Justice Clarence Thomas decries Washington as ‘hideous’ and pushes back on ‘nastiness’ of critics

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas repeatedly pushed back on his critics during remarks Friday at a judicial conference in Alabama, lamenting what he described as the “nastiness” and “lies” directed at him and calling Washington a “hideous place.”

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‘Damage control spiraling out of control’: Tapper details Gov. Noem’s media tour after book controversy

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Trump: Documents Case Is Nothing But an 'Election Interference Scam'

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday called Special Counsel Jack Smith's documents case an "Election Interference Scam" after he recently admitted in a recent filing the FBI messed with boxes of documents seized from Mar-a-Lago.

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Biden Administration to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs

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White House plan to curb credit-card late fees in Texas judge's hands

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Israeli Envoy’s Paper Shredder Stunt Falls Flat at U.N. Vote

“You are shredding the U.N. Charter with your own hands,” he said, while he shredded the charter with his own hands.

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Why Stormy Daniels’ testimony could be damning to Donald Trump

A vivid account of sex with the former president tells jurors exactly what he would not want to become public, Alex Woodward reports from the courthouse in Manhattan

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Trump campaign sees RFK Jr. as a political problem – and wants him neutralized

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sustains his support in public polls and makes steady progress on gaining ballot access in states across the country, his independent presidential bid is confounding the campaign of former President Donald Trump and its Republican allies.

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Trump on New York Trial: ‘It all Comes Out of Washington'

Donald Trump said on Friday that his New York business records trial is "election interference" and "it all comes out of" Washington, DC.

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Did Gov. Noem fall off Trump’s VP list & into the doghouse?

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Scaramucci: No one wants Biden to win more than me

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State Dept. Report on Israel's Use of U.S. Weapons Gives Ammo to Both Sides

A State Department report on Israel's use of U.S. weapons tried to please both pro- and anti-Israel voices, creating contradictory headlines.

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Hawaii residents disappointed as bill to safeguard water resources fails at sessions end

The Aloha State's legislative session ends without a resolution to Hawaii's fragile water management infrastructure.

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University of Wisconsin Reaches Agreement with Anti-Israel Protesters

Anti-Israel protesters will remove their encampment from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's campus after reaching an agreement.

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Trump Trial Reality Recap: Oprah Makes a Cameo (?!)

We can’t shake the feeling that the trial is like watching a salacious Bravo show, so we’re recapping it as such. Today: a defense request sends us down a CNN rabbit hole.

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Speaker Mike Johnson wants to stop undocumented immigrants from voting. But they don't.

The Speaker of the House wants to stop noncitizens from voting in federal elections - there's already a law for that.

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National Abortion Fund Launches $45 Million Spending Campaign

The Brigid Alliance, which helps women later in pregnancy obtain abortions, is making a major spending push to meet the post-Roe demand

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Barron Trump declines to serve as an RNC delegate

Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has declined to serve as a delegate at this summer’s Republican National Convention, according to a senior Trump campaign adviser and a statement from Melania Trump’s office.

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Julie Su Squeezed by Congress over California’s Lost Covid Billions

Senators notice the acting labor secretary is trying to ‘shift the consequences of a still unknown amount of federal funds that was lost’ under her leadership.

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Key moments from week four of Trump hush money trial

During the third week of testimony, jurors heard from adult film star Stormy Daniels about the night she met Trump and their alleged affair

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A Republican operative is running for Congress in Georgia with Trump's blessing. Will it be enough?

Brian Jack came home to Georgia with former President Donald Trump’s endorsement and stack of Washington contacts.

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Legal Marijuana Now Party loses major status with Minnesota Supreme Court ruling

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday booted the Legal Marijuana Now Party as a major political party in the state.

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House Speaker chaos: 'One dumpster fire at a time'

The motion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was unsuccessful, with representatives voting 359-43 in support of keeping him.

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Biden is caving to campus agitators in threatening to cut aid to Israel, senators say: 'All about November'

Republican senators believe President Biden's "disgraceful" warning to cut offensive aid to Israel amid its conflict with Hamas "is all about November."

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Another Time Trump Was Stuck in Court

Not as a defendant, but as a possible juror.

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McDonald's is considering a $5 meal to win back customers. Here's what you'd get.

The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.

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US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say

The Biden administration is planning to announce new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China.

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Store closures are surging this year. Here are the retailers shuttering the most locations.

Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.

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Barron Trump ‘Regretfully’ Declines to Be RNC Delegate

The office of former First Lady Melania Trump revealed the news.

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Ethics review finds probable cause that Rep. Troy Nehls misused campaign funds

The independent office that reviews allegations against House members has found probable cause that Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas converted campaign funds to personal use.

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Trump trial to resume after Stormy Daniels taunts former president: Live updates

Adult film actress concludes testimony after firmly refuting alleged inconsistencies in her account of the sexual encounter she claims she had with the former president in a Lake Tahoe hotel room in July 2006

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State Department report says Israel likely violated international law in Gaza

The long-anticipated report had been delayed for several days

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Barron Trump Will Not Be Delegate at Republican Convention

Barron Trump, former President Donald Trump's youngest son, will not be a delegate at the upcoming Republican National Convention.

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Biden campaign targets Trump using viral Kendrick Lamar diss track amid feud with Drake

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The best 75-inch TVs of 2024

A 75-inch TV is perfect for anyone who wants an extra-large display to deliver an immersive experience. Our top picks include QLED and OLED options.

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Trump Campaign Hid Settlements With Women, New Complaint Says

A former Trump 2016 aide claims to have “information and reason to believe” that the campaign settled with other women for discrimination or harassment.

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Hillary Clinton: Young Anti-Israel Protesters 'Don't Know Very Much' Middle East History

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that student protesters didn’t "know very much" about the Middle East. | Clips

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State Dept report expected to absolve Israel of breaking international law in Gaza

The long-anticipated report had been delayed for several days

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With extreme weather comes extreme insurance prices for homeowners in disaster-prone states

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CNN Legal Analysts Set Correspondent Straight When She Tries To Defend Trump Judge For Mistrial Ruling

Two CNN legal analysts informed a network correspondent that Judge Juan Merchan's mistrial denial ruling was not fair to Trump's defense.

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Poll Suggests Florida Abortion Amendment Has Enough Support to Pass

A new poll suggests Florida voters could narrowly pass an amendment enshrining the right to abortion in the state constitution in November.

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Barron Trump Pulls Out Of Delegate Role At RNC, Melania Says: REPORT

Barron Trump has reportedly declined to be an at-large delegate for the state of Florida at the Republican National Convention, the Daily Mail reported.

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Rudy Giuliani loses radio show for peddling false claims about 2020 election on air

‘The Rudy Giuliani Show’ is now no more

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Dem Senate candidate tells illegal immigrants how to evade law enforcement

Texas Democrat Senate candidate Colin Allred handed out cards at a campaign event for illegal immigrants with instructions on how to avoid immigration officers.

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Trump Slams Merchan over Gag Order: 'He Wants to Put Me in Jail'

Former President Donald Trump shredded Justice Juan Merchan, who gagged Trump in his business records trial, as he left court on Friday.

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Change of plan: Barron Trump will no longer be a delegate at the Republican convention

"While Barron is honored to have been chosen as a delegate ... he regretfully declines to participate due to prior commitments," Melania Trump says

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Popular maker of sriracha sauce is temporarily halting production. Here's why.

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Barron Trump declines to serve as Florida delegate at RNC

Barron Trump declined an offer to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention this summer, citing "prior commitments."

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Justice Kavanaugh says unpopular rulings can later become 'fabric of American constitutional law'

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh says U.S. history shows court decisions unpopular in their time later can become part of the “fabric of American constitutional law.”

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Brett Kavanaugh speaks about presidential power, his Taylor Swift fandom and an expensive trip to see Caitlin Clark

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh told an Austin judicial conference on Friday that his experience in the George W. Bush administration has made him more skeptical of presidential assertions of regulatory power.

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