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Trump to skip second debate for primetime speech
Former President Donald Trump announced that he will not participate in the second Republican presidential debate scheduled for October 3 in Detroit, Michigan. Instead, he will hold a prime-time speech at the same time, where he is expected to criticize the Biden administration and tout his own achievements. Trump said he made this decision because…
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Biden urges UN to support Ukraine
President Joe Biden delivered his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, where he called for global cooperation on issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, human rights, and democracy. He also warned of the threat posed by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, and urged the international community to stand with the Ukrainian people…
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Rudy Giuliani’s attorneys sue him for $1.3 million in unpaid legal fees
Two law firms that represented Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s personal lawyer and ally, in his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results have filed lawsuits against him for failing to pay them more than $1.3 million in legal fees. The firms, Miller & Chevalier and Hinshaw & Culbertson, claim that Giuliani breached their contracts and acted…
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California cools on criminal justice reform
After a year of protests and calls for police reform in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, California voters and lawmakers seem to have lost their appetite for sweeping changes to the criminal justice system. Several bills that would have reduced sentences, expanded parole eligibility, and restricted police use of force failed to pass in…
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Trump pleased by Putin’s praise: ‘I like he said that’
Former President Donald Trump has expressed his satisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments about him. In an interview with NBC News, Trump said he was happy that Putin praised him for repeatedly promising to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. “You know who I listen to? Myself,” Trump said. He also…
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Republicans unveil new plan to avert shutdown
With less than two weeks before the government runs out of money, House Republicans have released a short-term bill that would fund the government until Oct. 31. However, the bill faces opposition from Democrats, who want to raise the debt ceiling and pass a $3.5 trillion social spending package. It’s not even clear that the…
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UAW leader will do ‘whatever we have to’
United Auto Workers union is in its third day of striking against General Motors, demanding higher wages, better benefits, and a four-day work week. The strike has affected more than 50,000 workers and 33 plants across the country. UAW President Ray Curry said the union is ready to do “whatever we have to” to get…
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United Nations General Assembly begins in NY
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has kicked off its 76th session in New York. World leaders and diplomats are gathering to address global challenges such as climate change, Covid-19, human rights, and security. Among the speakers on Tuesday were President Biden, who made his debut at the UNGA as president; Chinese President Xi Jinping, who…
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Drone Attacks Shut Moscow Airports
A series of drone attacks targeted two major airports in Moscow today, causing flight delays and cancellations, and sparking fears of a terrorist attack. The drones were carrying explosives and attempted to crash into the runways and terminals of Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports, but were intercepted by Russian security forces before they could cause any…
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Government Shutdown Looms as Spending Bill Stalls
The federal government is facing the risk of a shutdown by the end of the month, as Congress has not yet passed a spending bill to fund its operations for the next fiscal year. The House Republicans have finalized a deal on a short-term funding bill that would keep the government open until December 3,…
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Wisconsin Senate’s vote to remove the state’s top elections official could affect the 2024 election
Wisconsin Senate voted on Thursday to fire Meagan Wolfe, the state’s nonpartisan top elections administrator, in a move that Democrats say was illegal and politically motivated. Wolfe oversaw the 2020 election in Wisconsin, which was won by Joe Biden by a narrow margin of about 20,000 votes. Republicans have accused Wolfe of mishandling the election…
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Elon Musk’s X sues California over content moderation law
Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, filed a lawsuit on Friday against California over a new law that requires social media platforms to disclose their use of artificial intelligence in content moderation. The law, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, aims to increase transparency and accountability for how online platforms moderate user-generated…
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Mark Meadows’ bid to move Georgia election interference case to federal court is rejected by Judge
A judge in Georgia denied former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’ request to transfer his criminal case to federal court on Friday. The judge ruled that his role in Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results fell outside the scope of his official duties. Meadows faces charges of conspiracy, false statements, and…
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Former Trump official’s conviction could effect ex-president’s cases
The conviction of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon on charges of defrauding donors to a private border wall project could have implications for other cases involving Trump and his associates, according to legal experts. Bannon’s trial revealed how he used his influence and access to Trump to solicit funds for a scheme that enriched himself…
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Americans trust Trump over Biden on economy, poll shows
An exclusive poll conducted by USA TODAY/Suffolk University showed that more Americans said they trust Trump, the 2024 Republican primary front-runner, than Biden to make the economy better by a 47%-36% margin. The spread is 46%-26% in Trump’s favor among independent voters. The poll also revealed that 76% of independents and even 34% of Democrats…
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Trump’s access to classified information restricted
A federal judge decided Wednesday that Trump will be restricted on how and when he can look at, and talk about, classified information, after a sealed hearing the day before. The decision appears to largely be in line with restrictions special counsel Jack Smith sought to protect classified information that may be evidence in the…
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US to begin withdrawing troops from Niger
US could begin withdrawing some of its troops from Niger in the coming weeks, according to US officials. The move is part of a broader plan to reduce the US military footprint in Africa and focus more on countering China and Russia in other regions. The US has about 800 troops in Niger, mainly supporting…
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Trump is endorsed by Noem
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a rising star in the Republican Party, endorsed former President Donald Trump for a potential 2024 run while headlining a rally in her state on Friday. Noem touted her teamwork with Trump during the Covid pandemic in 2020, saying: “He let me do my job.” She also praised his policies…
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Pelosi to run for reelection
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Friday that she will seek reelection for her US House seat next year. Pelosi, who represents California’s 12th congressional district, said she decided to run partly to thwart Trump’s efforts to reclaim power. “I cannot let him undermine our democracy,” she said. Pelosi, who is 81 years old,…
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Giuliani faces new legal challenge
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who was one of Trump’s most loyal allies and lawyers, faces a new legal challenge in Georgia over his false claims of election fraud. The state’s attorney general filed a motion on Friday to intervene in a lawsuit brought by a nonprofit group against Giuliani and other pro-Trump…
