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Harris to highlight economic opportunities for Black Americans in multistate tour

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Vice President Harris will kick off a multistate tour on Monday touting economic opportunities for Black Americans in an effort to mobilize the critical voting base for Democrats ahead of November's election. The Economic Opportunity Tour…

It’s not just Biden versus Trump, but registered versus likely voters

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Biden has historically struggled here, while Trump has overperformed.

Lobbying World: FTC, White House alum joins anti-monopoly watchdog

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Elizabeth Wilkins will join the American Economic Liberties Project as a senior fellow. Wilkins comes from the Federal Trade Commission, where she was chief of staff to the chair and director of the Office of Policy Planning, and she was…

Supreme Court debates whether coup, assassination would be official acts: Live updates

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Former President Trump has a busy day in court Thursday as his New York hush money trial collides with presidential immunity arguments before the Supreme Court. David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, has retaken the…

Alsobrooks drops Senate ad featuring top Maryland Democrats

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Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks (D) released a new ad on Thursday featuring top Democrats from the Old Line State as she vies for the seat against Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) in the Democratic primary. “We know Maryland,” says Gov…

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Five things to know about the return of net neutrality rules

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote Thursday to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules. Here’s what you need to know: What is net neutrality? Net neutrality refers to the principle that internet service providers…

The costs of buying a home has hit an all-time high: report

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It is more expensive than ever to buy a home in the U.S., according to a new report from the real estate company Redfin. The median home price hit a record $383,725 during the four week period ending April 21. That’s up 5.2 percent from a…

Trump tops Biden by just two points in new Florida poll

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Former President Trump in a new poll is leading President Biden by just two points in his home state of Florida, which is a longtime swing state but has been seen as relatively safe territory for Republicans in recent elections. The poll…

Supreme Court weighs limits of presidential immunity in Trump case: Listen live

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The Supreme Court will weigh the limits of presidential immunity Thursday in an unprecedented and historic case with significant implications for former President Trump, his legal fights and the 2024 race for the White House. Trump is…

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US economic growth falls short of expectations with 1.6 percent annualized gain

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U.S. economic growth dipped below 2 percent during the first quarter for the first time in more than a year and a half, according to a new government reading released Thursday. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 1.6…

A historic 10 days for Joe Biden

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This is the week it all came together, and President Biden showed why his experience and wisdom as a global leader keeps America strong.

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Trump lawyer on hush money case: 'I don’t have hopes really that high'

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Alina Habba, an attorney for former President Trump, signaled she does not have high hopes for the former president’s success in the New York hush money trial. “But I don't have hopes really that high at this moment that the New York…

Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is doubling down on his war against Ukraine. In recent days and weeks, the Kremlin has telegraphed that Kharkiv City and Chasiv Yar in the Donbas are next on Putin’s list to be "liberated," or in other…

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Morning Report — New legal problems for Trumpworld in Arizona

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Today, former President Trump will present the Supreme Court with a novel legal argument as justices consider his claim to absolute immunity from prosecution. At the same time, Arizona’s top prosecutor is countering Trump’s argument that…

GOP critics vow no more US aid for Ukraine

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Conservative skeptics of funding the war in Ukraine predict it will be the last major U.S. aid package for Kyiv that passes. The GOP critics of the package acknowledge that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) won this round of…

Biden gains on Trump in series of polls

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President Biden is gaining on former President Trump in a series of polls, tying Trump in the race in a new Quinnipiac poll released Wednesday and lending a sense of momentum to his campaign. In the aggregate polling kept by The Hill and…

Immigration advocates see work permits as Biden's best option

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President Biden’s left flank is pushing for expanded work permits for undocumented immigrants, not just as a humanitarian imperative, but as a political boon ahead of November. Speculation over Biden’s next play on immigration has reached…

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Biden cracks down on power plants’ climate emissions, pollution

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The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on planet-warming emissions and other pollution from power plants, aiming to make these power sources more environmentally friendly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on…

Biden to tout $6 billion deal with semiconductor manufacturer Micron during Syracuse trip

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The Biden administration announced Thursday that it reached a preliminary agreement with Idaho-based semiconductor manufacturer Micron, the latest in a series of investments through the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act. President Biden…

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Ty Cobb responds to Giuliani indictment, says he 'sold his soul' for Trump

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Former White House attorney Ty Cobb on Wednesday suggested that Rudy Guiliani "sold his soul" to protect former President Trump following an Arizona grand jury indictment charging him for his alleged role in a "fake elector" scheme. Cobb,…

Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign aid package that recently passed both chambers, and the difficulties Republicans have faced getting immigration-related reforms passed with a…

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Sanders launches investigation into 'unacceptable' diabetes, weight loss drug prices

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Wednesday launched an investigation into the “outrageously high prices” of Novo Nordisk’s respective diabetes and weight loss…

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Ocasio-Cortez slams fellow Democrat's criticism of Sanders over Israel-Hamas war

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday took a swipe at Rep. Jared Moskowitz for questioning Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)'s stance on antisemitism, calling the Florida Democrat's remarks "shameful." "Sen. Sanders’ family was…

Giuliani, Meadows charged in Arizona ‘fake elector’ indictment

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An Arizona grand jury handed up felony charges against Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows and other prominent Trump allies for allegedly attempting to prevent the lawful transfer of power from then-President Trump to Joe Biden. Seven Trump aides…

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McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) criticized President Biden for “sending a green light” to Russian President Vladimir Putin when the U.S. withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. McConnell joined Fox News's "America’s Newsroom"…

Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down

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Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3, making it the first time he will appear before a congressional panel since leaving…

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Trump to campaign in Wisconsin and Michigan next week during off day from hush money trial

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Former President Trump will hold campaign events next week in Wisconsin and Michigan, marking the first time he will use a day off from his hush money trial in New York City to visit a battleground state. Trump will head to Waukesha next…

Biden campaign to stay on TikTok after president signs bill that could ban app

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The Biden campaign plans to continue using TikTok to reach voters and spread its message even after the president signed legislation that could lead to a ban on the popular app several months down the road. A Biden campaign official told…

Business groups sue FTC over noncompete ban

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Presented by BP — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY view The Big Story Business groups sue to block FTC's noncompete ban The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) decision to ban noncompete agreements is being met with…

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Idaho Democratic leader: Stomach 'queasy' after Supreme Court abortion case

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Idaho's state Senate minority leader said the Supreme Court's coming decision on her state's abortion ban makes her "queasy," as conservative justices heard arguments Wednesday in the latest abortion battle before the high court. The Court…