House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow

House congressional leaders were toiling on a delicate, bipartisan push towards weekend votes to approve a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as several other national security policies.

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No, John Mellencamp Did Not Promote Biden Onstage

Hecklers disrupted a concert in Ohio — and online critics pounced to say, falsely, that it started because the liberal singer had expressed support for the president.

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Kennedy Clan to Endorse Biden, in a Show of Force Against R.F.K. Jr.

More than a dozen members of the storied political family will endorse the president in Philadelphia, rejecting one of their own as he worries Democrats with an independent bid.

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Tennessee lawmakers approve $52.8B spending plan as hopes of school voucher agreement flounder

Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Statehouse has approved a $52.8 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that includes an eye-popping $1.95 billion tax break and refund for businesses, but little new tax relief for most Tennessee families.

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Surveillance Bill Clears Key Hurdle in Senate Ahead of Friday Expiration

Republicans and Democrats voted to advance a measure to extend a warrantless surveillance law, but skeptics in both parties were still pushing to make substantial changes before a final vote.

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President Joe Biden speaks to voters on campaign trail ahead of 2024 November election

President Joe Biden tries to draw voters on the campaign trail ahead of the 2024 presidential election in November.

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The best smartwatches of 2024

More than an accessory for your phone, the best smartwatches are comfortable to wear, track health metrics, and help keep you active.

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Prospective Juror Who Said She Could Remain Unbiased Admits 'Not a Fan' of Trump

A prospective juror who reportedly told the court she could remain unbiased in Trump's criminal trial admitted she is "not a fan."

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‘Abigail’ Somehow Squanders a Killer Vampire Child in a Tutu

The trailer for new horror film “Abigail” spoiled the big twist—a precocious young girl pirouettes her way through bloody mayhem—and, it turns out, all the fun.

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A group of WWII-era scientists used themselves as guinea pigs to learn to breathe underwater. Their experiments helped make D-Day possible.

During WWII, scientists breathed CO2, oxygen, and other gases to learn about diving and submarine travel. They helped make D-Day happen.

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GOP Rebellion Stirring as Johnson Pushes Forward with Foreign Aid High-Wire Act

GOP hardliners are incensed over rumors that Johnson is considering trying to raise the one-vote threshold for a motion to remove the speaker.

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Commercial real estate foreclosures have spiked 117% over the past year

The office sector continues to lead the commercial real estate downturn, with delinquency rates for the sector continuing to rise last quarter.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Will Be on the Ballot in Michigan

The Natural Law Party, which has ballot access in Michigan, nominated Mr. Kennedy. President Biden’s campaign is worried that he could tip the election to former President Donald J. Trump.

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Colleges Warn Student Demonstrators: Enough

After years of tolerating unruly protests, some schools are starting to suspend and expel students, raising questions about where they should draw the line.

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Alabama Legislature Moves To Keep Joe Biden On The Ballot In November

Key committees advanced legislation to change the state’s ballot certification deadline after the state’s GOP Secretary of State warned Biden may miss it.

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FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims The US Delta Force Arrested Klaus Schwab

The claim is false and originally stems from an April 15 article published on the satire website 'Real Raw News'

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Why 2 jurors in Trump's "hush money" trial were excused

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Kennedy family to officially endorse Biden at campaign event in latest snub to RFK Jr

‘We can’t have people voting for third parties no matter who they are,’ Kerry Kennedy says

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Hawley: 51 Senators 'Voted to Ignore, to Shred the Constitution of the United States'

Wednesday on FNC's "Hannity," Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) voiced his disapproval of Senate Democrats decision to reject a House impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. | Clips

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Just Turned Up The Heat On Ousting Mike Johnson

The firebrand Georgia Republican said she wants the party to meet on Johnson’s future but stopped short of saying she’ll try to force his ouster.

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'Not a religion': Florida governor signs school chaplain bill, says Satanists not welcome

The devil is in the details after Ron DeSantis denies Satanists as potential school chaplains

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Belgian Blockheads Who Shut Down Conservative Meeting Put Hypocrisy on Full Display

Three lessons from the censorship of the NatCon conference in Brussels.

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Democrats could save Mike Johnson's job. Will their support drive Republicans away from the speaker?

“How do you raise money and invigorate the base when you’re a corpse propped up by Democrats?”

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Daughter of Ilhan Omar Suspended from Barnard College over Anti-Israel Protest

Hirsi has a partnership with Adidas and has shared social-media posts justifying October 7.

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‘Shark Tank’ Guy Rages That Trump’s ‘Porn Star Case’ Is Hurting the ‘American Brand’

“We give him a broad swath of latitude, and if you're an ex-president and you murdered somebody, I get it,” O’Leary dramatically added. “But what is this?!”

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