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A nationwide emergency alert test is coming to your phone on Wednesday
The federal government will test the emergency alert system by sending messages to millions of cellphones, TVs and radios. Prepare for your phone to emit loud sounds and vibra
1 year ago
5 people were wounded in a shooting after a homecoming event at Morgan State University in Baltimore
Police Commissioner Richard Worley said the five victims, four men and one woman, are between the ages of 18 and 22.
1 year ago
Speaker McCarthy ousted in historic House vote, as scramble begins for a Republican leader
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina was named speaker pro tempore in the interim.
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New York judge issues limited gag order after Trump makes disparaging post about court clerk
It came after Trump recirculated a disparaging social media post about Engoron’s principal law clerk, Allison Greenfield. Trump then deleted the post.
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Trump seethes through the start of trial in New York lawsuit accusing him of lying about his wealth
“No matter how powerful you are, and no matter how much money you think you have, no one is above the law," said AG Letitia James.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz launches effort to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., launched the process for holding a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker but the road ahead is still unclear.
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Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight
The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Saturday night after Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep federal agencies open until Nov. 17.
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The Supreme Court’s new term starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know
Major cases await, as they always do. There are challenges to regulatory agencies and efforts to regulate social media platforms.
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Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. ‘Bring it on,’ McCarthy says
Gaetz's announcement Sunday comes after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation on Saturday that avoided a government shutdown.
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Some states pick up the tab to keep national parks open during federal shutdown
Utah, Arizona, and Colorado state governments will foot the bill to keep some national parks open — and tourist dollars flowing — during a federal shutdown.
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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90
Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state.
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Shutdown’s shadow, Biden’s speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearing
House lawmakers are facing a resistance in the Senate from Republicans who are worried about the political ramifications of another impeachment.
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Suit yourselves: The Senate formalizes a dress code just days after ditching it
On Wednesday, lawmakers voted unanimously to codify business casual on the Senate floor.
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House Republicans make their case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
The impeachment inquiry hearing is taking place as the federal government is days away from what is likely to be a damaging government shutdown.
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Trump bets big on Michigan with rally on GOP debate night as UAW strike continues
Seven Republicans will join the second GOP debate Wednesday but the front-runner, former President Donald Trump won't be one of them. Instead, Trump will head to Michigan to c
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