Democrats Face Steep Hurdles to Replace FDIC Chairman in Wake of 'Abusive' Conduct at Agency

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats would face steep hurdles if they were to replace FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg.

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Trump trial live: Michael Cohen gives testimony in hush money trial

Former president face to face with estranged ‘fixer’ in Judge Merchan’s Manhattan courtroom as details of Stormy Daniels story suppression scheme laid out for jury

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University of Wyoming DEI department gets the chop

The University of Wyoming's Board of Trustees cuts the school's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) department.

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Stormy Daniels wore a bulletproof vest to Trump’s hush money trial, attorney says

Earlier this year, porn star said she accepted hush money so Donald Trump could not have her killed

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Is Netanyahu Choosing a War of Attrition Over Biden’s Wider Plan?

As Israelis mark their independence, the Biden Administration pushes for a regional alliance.

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Biden Keeps Trump’s Tariffs On Chinese Goods, Adds New Ones On Clean Energy Components

Americans who buy a Chinese-made electric car will pay twice as much as they would have without the new tariff and 25% more for Chinese solar panels.

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Blinken, Zelenskyy meet in Kyiv as Ukraine faces new Russian offensive

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Ohio purges 'non-citizens' from state voter rolls, calls on Biden admin for data ahead of 2024 election

Ohio is pushing to identify and purge non-citizens who are registered to vote in the state, requesting further data from President Biden's administration.

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Everyone Loves Bill Burr Telling Bill Maher He Is Full of Sh*t

“I’ll never tire of these clips,” one TV writer said of Burr dunking on Maher. It seems a lot of comedians and writers agree.

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Veteran DEA agent sentenced to 3 years for bribing former colleague to leak intelligence

A former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisor has been sentenced to three years in prison for bribing a longtime colleague to leak DEA intelligence to Miami defense lawyers seeking to profit off the timing of indictments and other investigative information.

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Disney+ will stream Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut in the platform’s first live sports event

The WNBA regular season opens Tuesday night with Clark making her debut as point guard for the Indiana Fever.

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FBI, Homeland Security warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might target LGBTQ-related events and venues as part of June's Pride Month, federal agencies warned in a recent public announcement.

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Adams Cops It for Saying Migrants Are ‘Excellent Swimmers’

Adams made the off-color comment during a press conference about lifeguard staffing at NYC public pools.

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Mike Johnson, Holding Vigil For Police, Hasn’t Bothered With Plaque Honoring Jan. 6 Officers

Congress enters National Police Week having blown a deadline to set up a small memorial for police who fought Donald Trump’s mob.

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Blinken Tells Ukraine ‘You Are Not Alone’ as Russia’s Military Makes Gains

The Biden administration had warned for months that Congress’s delay in approving an aid package would leave the Ukrainians vulnerable.

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Russia's economy can't avoid a crisis forever and it's becoming more vulnerable to shocks, think tank researcher says

A researcher at the think tank CEPA wrote that the war is sapping Russia's economy, leaving economic policymakers with little room to maneuver.

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Trump appears to fall asleep with his mouth open during Cohen’s cross exam

Trump’s eyes are shut during high-stakes cross examination of his former ‘fixer’

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Jimmy Carter: Grandson says former president is ‘coming to the end’

Jimmy Carter’s grandson said Tuesday that the former president is “coming to the end” in a brief update about the 39th president’s health.

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North Carolina bill to curb mask-wearing in protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have proposed a bill that would enhance penalties for people wearing a mask during a crime or intentionally blocking traffic during protests.

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Alabama's Republican Governor Just Signed 'Appalling' Legislation Into Law

The Republican-backed measure strips economic development incentives from companies that voluntarily recognize unions. It could face a court challenge.

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Alabama middle school principal arrested and charged in 2013 cold-case murder in Georgia

Four people have been charged. The victims were found Jan. 13, 2013, in Fulton County.

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‘The View’ Forced to Bleep De Niro’s Profane Trump Rant

“I see what a hateful, mean-spirited, awful thing he is,” the Oscar winner said, before revealing what he thinks Trump’s campaign slogan should be.

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Trump Entourage Torches Merits of 'Sham' Trial Outside Courthouse

Donald Trump's entourage of leading Republicans delivered a fiery press conference outside of his business records trial Tuesday.

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Palestinians flee Rafah as Israel ramps up troop presence

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WWE Boss’ Accuser Texted Him Wanting ‘Rough Sex’: Court Docs

Janel Grant claimed in her initial lawsuit that the pro wrestling mogul defecated on her head during a threesome.

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Protests around the world commemorate 76th anniversary of the Nakba and call for a cease-fire in Gaza

Demonstrators in the U.S., the U.K., the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland were seen marching with Palestinian flags, calling for displaced Palestinians' right to return to their homes.

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Arkansas Republican Senator Tom Cotton's political career in photos

Arkansas Republican Senator Tom Cotton's political career in photos.

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US businessman and politician Doug Burgum's career in photos

Doug Burgum's career in photos.

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Tulsi Gabbard's political career in photos

Tulsi Gabbard became the first practicing Hindu elected to Congress in 2012. See her career in photos.

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Glenn Youngkin's political career in photos

Glenn Youngkin

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Mike Johnson and Donald Trump’s marriage of convenience just took a weird turn

The two are now in an ironclad union — and divorce is not an option

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Jury selection continues in New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial

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Biden signs bill banning imports of Russian uranium for nuclear fuel

The ban, which U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law on Monday, unlocks $2.72 billion in federal funding to expand the country’s uranium industry.

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Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density

WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.

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'His Slogan Should Be 'F--- America': De Niro Says Trump, His Supporters Filled with 'Anger and Hate'

Actor Robert De Niro said Tuesday on ABC's "The View" that former President Donald Trump and his supporters were filled with anger and hate. | Clips

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Campus sex assault suspect accused of sending "So I raped you" message to victim is detained in France after 3-year-search

Ian Cleary had been the subject of an international search since authorities in Pennsylvania issued a 2021 felony warrant in the case.

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Federal judge refuses to postpone Hunter Biden’s June 3 trial in gun case

The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden’s gun case in Delaware refused on Tuesday to delay the June 3 trial date despite pleas from lawyers for the president’s son who said they would not be prepared in time.

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Pro-Life Activist Lauren Handy Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years in Prison

Handy was sentenced to four years and nine months behind bars, as well as three years of supervised release, on Tuesday.

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Rory McIlroy files for divorce from his wife of 7 years on the eve of the PGA Championship

McIlroy’s attorney was listed as Thomas Sasser, the same attorney who represented Tiger Woods when his wife divorced him in 2010.

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Alaska budget negotiators announce tentative deal as legislative session nears deadline

Alaska budget negotiators have announced a tentative agreement that includes direct payments to residents this year of about $1,655.

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The US is wrapping up a pier to bring aid to Gaza by sea. But danger and uncertainty lie ahead

In the coming days, the U.S. military in the eastern Mediterranean is expected to jab one end of a hulking metal dock into a beach in northern Gaza.

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Hunter Biden’s gun charges trial to begin next month after judge rejects bid to delay

The president’s son pleaded not guilty to the federal charges

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The making of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

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Iconic Florida Bridge Won’t Light Up in Pride Colors This June After Complaint

The bridge will instead light up in red, white, and blue daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

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'Vessel of interest' seized in boating hit-and-run death of 15-year-old girl in Florida

Authorities "will not stop until we have all the answers" surrounding the death of Ella Riley Adler, Wildlife Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto said.

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Sparks Fly as Trump’s Lawyer Brutally Cross-Examines Michael Cohen

Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche immediately went for the jugular, using Cohen’s social-media posts to question his character.

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Another subdued day for stocks. Here's our latest thinking on 4 portfolio names including a 'coiled spring'

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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Military hearing officer deciding whether to recommend court-martial for Pentagon leaker

A military hearing officer is deciding whether to recommend a court-martial for Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, who pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for leaking highly classified military documents.

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Inside the career rise of Sundar Pichai, Google and Alphabet's current CEO

Meet Sundar Pichai, the man leading Google and Alphabet as CEO, who is seeking to turn the search giant into an "AI-first" company.

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Joe Biden has done more than arm Israel. He’s complicit in Gaza’s devastating famine

An investigation by The Independent uncovers the missteps, missed opportunities and political choices made by the Biden administration that allowed a famine to take hold in northern Gaza. With access to leaked documents, testimony from current and former officials and voices from Gaza, it paints a damning picture of an entirely preventable catastrophe. By Richard Hall, Bel Trew and Andrew Feinberg.

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