Hamas Suddenly Begs for Ceasefire, with Israeli Attack on Rafah Looming

Hamas rushed to claim it had ceasefire -- just hours after Israel warned residents of Rafah, the last Hamas stronghold, that it would attack.

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Ex-Biden Official Prosecuting Trump Paid $12K by DNC in 2018

Matthew Colangelo, an ex-Biden Justice Department official, was paid by the Democrat National Committee (DNC) for consulting in 2018.

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Israel Balks at Hamas’ ‘Far-Reaching’ Ceasefire Proposal as Invasion Looms

The news comes just as Israel prepares for a controversial offensive in Rafah—a city in the southern Gaza Strip that’s currently home to tens of thousands of refugees.

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Bernie Sanders Running for Fourth Term at 82 Years Old

Eighty-two-year-old Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced Monday he will seek another term in office.

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The US may already be in recession as job cuts accelerate, research CEO says

The ongoing recession may have been triggered way back in October 2023, says Danielle DiMartino Booth.

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New US strategy looks to blunt Russian and Chinese influence in cyberspace

The US State Department on Monday plans to release an ambitious new cybersecurity strategy that seeks to curb Russia and China’s digital influence in the developing world and blunt those countries’ alleged efforts to interfere in elections.

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Right-Wing Nonprofit Paid Millions to Companies With Ties to Insiders

The Conservative Partnership Institute’s three highest-paid contractors had connections to the group’s leaders or their relatives, raising concerns about self-dealing.

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Cambridge Anti-Israel Encampment Is Part of an ‘International Movement,’ Leader Says

Campus communists are demanding that the school ‘opens its books to scrutiny for students and workers, and divests from investors linked to the genocide.’

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Fake ashes and rotting bodies prompt Colorado lawmakers to pass funeral home regulations

Colorado lawmakers have passed a sweeping bill to overhaul the state’s lax oversight which failed to catch a series of horrific incidents involving funeral homes, including sold body parts, fake ashes and the discovery of 190 decaying bodies.

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Panama's new president-elect was practically retired: 'I never imagined this'

José Raúl Mulino has promised to stop soaring levels of migration through the Darien jungles, though experts question the viability of his plan.

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Special report: Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal from Egypt and Qatar

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YouTube superstar MrBeast is breaking up with his talent manager

Night Media will no longer be the YouTuber's primary talent management agency, Semafor reported.

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Hamas says it accepts cease-fire proposal from Egyptian, Qatari mediators

CIA Director William Burns helped facilitate negotiations as the talks heated up over the weekend.

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New York Judge Juan Merchan Calls Trump 'Possibly the Next President'

Judge Juan Merchan admitted in court Monday that former President Donald Trump could become "the next president" -- a tacit acknowledgement that his business records trial is occurring in the middle of a presidential election with direct bearing on the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

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Air National Guard leaders say proposal to move units to Space Force poses 'existential threat' to US national security

An internal survey of Air National Guard personnel found that a large majority of Guardsmen would rather retrain or retire than join the Space Force.

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Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire proposal

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Bernie Sanders announces he will seek reelection for his Senate seat

Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Monday that he would seek a fourth term in the US Senate, calling the upcoming election cycle “the most important national election in our lifetimes.”

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California Assemblyman Vince Fong to run for Congress and Assembly simultaneously

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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft launching first crew tonight after years of delays: "An absolutely critical milestone"

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Thomas Massie: Speaker Johnson 'Misled' Republicans to Believe They Are Powerless Against Biden

Thomas Massie wrote that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has "misled" Republicans to believe they are powerless against President Joe Biden.

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Psaki Calls On Biden To Do More Interviews With Friendly Media And Play Down Press Conferences

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki called on President Joe Biden to be interviewed more often by friendly media during her appearance on "The View."

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Hamas just agreed to a cease-fire deal, but Israel is still a question mark

Hamas said in a statement Monday that it had accepted a ceasefire proposal from Qatar and Egypt, according to multiple reports.

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Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Proposal For Gaza War

The move means that hopes for a halt in fighting that eases suffering for Palestinians and the release of Israeli hostages now depends on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Trump trial live updates: Ex-president threatened with jail for gag order violations

Former president back in Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday for further witness testimony

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Bernie Sanders to Run for Re-Election, Seeking a Fourth Senate Term

The 82-year-old Vermont independent, a leading progressive in Washington, cast November’s elections as a fight for democracy.

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Biden, Trump in close race with 6 months until presidential election

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Trump-Biden 2024 election: What we know now about election polling

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WATCH: Texas Guards Border as Mexicans Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Banks of Rio Grande

Cinco de Mayo proved relatively uneventful as illegal border crossings near El Paso have slowed in recent months.

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Biden recognizes US Military Academy with trophy for besting other service academies in football

President Joe Biden has recognized the United States Military Academy with the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy for besting other service academies in football.

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FACT CHECK: No, Elon Musk Did Not Say Bill Gates Should Be Imprisoned

The post originates as satire.

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Trump Campaign, RNC Surpass March's Record, Raise $76 Million in April

The Trump campaign and Republican National Committee (RNC) smashed March's fundraising record and raised over $76 million in April.

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Biden Has Tricky Bomb To Defuse If He Wants To Keep The White House

We're about to see what happens when the Democrats decide they want to shut down a protest.

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North Dakota state rep found guilty of misdemeanor charge tied to budget votes and building

A jury has convicted a North Dakota lawmaker of a conflict-of-interest crime related to budget bills he voted on and a state-leased building he has ownership ties to.

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A day in the life of Jeff Bezos, the second richest person in the world

Amazon cofounder Jeff Bezos is the second richest person in the world. Here's a look at his daily routine, which starts with journaling and 'puttering around.'

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Mike Johnson Plots Revenge and Retaliation Against Republicans Who Vote Against the Democrat Agenda

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) supports retaliating against Republicans who oppose him, he reportedly told high-dollar donors Sunday at the swanky Four Seasons in Washington.

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Biden and Netanyahu speak again as US continues to oppose Rafah invasion

The Israeli leader is determined to attack Rafah despite US warnings

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Trump Media fires auditing firm that US regulators have charged with 'massive fraud'

Trump Media and Technology Group, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, has fired an auditor that federal regulators recently charged with “massive fraud.”

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Biden presents Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the Army Black Knights

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Jill Stein's remark about a homeland for Jewish people did not refer to Poland

Erroneous live captioning created confusion about what Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein thought Jewish people could consider 'homeland.'

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Elon Musk wants Tesla Model Y drivers to pay to unlock more range

Elon Musk said he wants to let owners unlock an additional 40 to 60 miles of range in Tesla's recent Model Ys. Drivers will need to pay up first.

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Presidential polls show deadlocked race as party conventions quickly approach

With six months to go until Election Day 2024, the rematch between Democratic President Biden and former Republican President Trump is as close as it can get, according to new polls.

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FACT CHECK: BBC Weather Map Showing Fiery Background Is Digitally Altered

The image has been digitally altered.

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Kevin Spacey Endorses ‘Loyal Friend’ RFK Jr.

The long-shot third party candidate got what is perhaps an unwanted boost from the accused sexual predator.

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Trump responds to Columbia University canceling commencement: ‘That shouldn’t happen’

Outside the New York court where Donald Trump is on trial for a hush money case, the former president addressed Columbia University’s announcement that commencement has been canceled due to ongoing student protests. Trump spoke to the press while holding printed articles on the matter. “That shouldn’t happen,” he said. He went on to mention that some of President Biden’s donors have also contributed to supporting the pro-Palestine student protesters. The Columbia student protests began 17 April when an encampment was established on campus in an attempt to urge the school to divest from Israel.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Berkshire Hathaway, Micron, Tyson Foods, Spirit Air and more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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Watch an exploding Ukrainian drone boat dodge fire from the air to kill one of the small, high-speed Russian ships still fighting in the Black Sea

Ukraine's military intelligence agency said its forces used Magura V5 naval drones to destroy a Russian military speedboat in Crimea.

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Did Sen. Tim Scott, potential Trump vp contender, certify the 2020 election?

The U.S. Senator from the Palmetto State won't commit to accepting the results of the 2024 presidential election, but had no problem in 2020.

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Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time

The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money trial fined him $1,000 on Monday and warned of jail time for future gag order violations while jurors heard testimony for the first time about the financial reimbursements at the center of the case

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‘The Idea of You’ Is Groundbreaking in This Surprising Way

This isn’t just a cute movie about a 40-year-old woman falling in love with a pop star. It’s finally a depiction of a single mom who is dynamic and in control of her joy.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene could force Mike Johnson ouster vote in House this week: Live

Democrats said they will vote to save the Speaker if Marjorie Taylor Greene forces a vote to remove him

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