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Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza: ‘A negotiated peace is better than a war without end’

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In his first in-depth interview with a U.S. network, Pope Francis called for peace in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and said a “negotiated peace” is better than an ongoing conflict. “Please. Countries at war, all of them, stop the war. Look…

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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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Columbia must send the pro-Hamas protestors a clear message

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A lack of true consequences and inconsistent enforcement of policies will only continue to embolden anti-Israel students to harass their Jewish classmates and motivate pro-Hamas faculty to spew pro-terror rhetoric, validating the fear of…

Actor Jon Lovitz suggests Hollywood 'afraid' to condemn pro-Palestinian protests

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Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz on Wednesday suggested Hollywood actors may be "afraid" to condemn the pro-Palestinian protests roiling college campuses across the U.S. Lovitz, who is Jewish and has spoken out against the recent…

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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Malala Yousafzai confirms support for Palestine after backlash over musical with Hillary Clinton

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Activist Malala Yousafzai confirmed her support for Palestine in a post online after receiving backlash over a report she collaborated with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on a musical. “I have and will continue to condemn the…

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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Johnson: 'There is an appropriate time' for National Guard if student protesters don't disperse

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday said there could come a time when the National Guard is needed to quell pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University and other universities experiencing unrest. The comments from Johnson came…

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…

Republicans break ranks on Arizona abortion ban

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Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Arizona moves closer to repealing 1864 abortion ban The GOP-controlled Arizona House voted Wednesday to repeal an 1864 ban on nearly all abortions, after…

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…

Abbott says pro-Palestine protesters at UT Austin ‘belong in jail’

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said the pro-Palestine protesters on the University of Texas at Austin campus “belong in jail” and that arrests were being made. “Arrests being made right now & will continue until the crowd disperses. These…

Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons in space

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Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called on all states to prevent the placement of nuclear weapons in space and not take steps to develop weapons of mass destruction that could be…

Evening Report — Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war

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A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash / The Hill Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war Pro-Palestinian protests have roiled college campuses across the U.S. this…

People now think old age starts at 75: Study

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Story at a glance Perceptions on aging are changing with older adults now considering 75 to be the beginning of old age, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association. “Life expectancy has increased, which might…

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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…

Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a combative press conference at Columbia University on Wednesday as they gathered to condemn antisemitism and the pro-Palestine demonstrations…

What happens next to TikTok

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Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon}   Technology Technology   The Big Story What happens next to TikTok President Biden signed a bill Wednesday that could lead to a ban on TikTok, but the video-sharing app won’t be cut off…

Arizona GOP lawmaker booted from committee after backing abortion ban repeal

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Two Arizona state House lawmakers were removed from key committees Monday following the chamber's vote to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban, with one Republican who voted with Democrats among them. Arizona state House Rep. Matt Gress (R…

Biden administration sets goal to cut freight emissions to zero

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Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Biden administration sets goal to cut freight emissions to zero The Biden administration on Wednesday laid out a…

Taliban leaders enforce brutal restrictions against women, except for their own daughters

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Taliban leaders may have exempted the women in their lives from the harsher aspects of their rules, but recognizing this offense is an important first step holding them accountable for the flagrant violations of human rights they have…

What to know about pro-Palestine university protests, from Texas to California

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A wave of pro-Palestinian protest grew even larger Wednesday as college students around the country marched, camped out and in some cases were taken into police custody.

Biden, Trump tied for first time in months in 3-way race with RFK Jr.

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President Biden and former President Trump are tied in the latest national polling average of a hypothetical three-way general election race that includes independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ …

Hillary Clinton sounds alarm after Supreme Court hearing on emergency abortion care

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday warned access to abortion care could be further imperiled after oral arguments in a Supreme Court case over an Idaho law restricting abortion. The court appeared skeptical about…

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Billionaire tax to bolster Social Security popular in swing states

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Voters in swing states are overwhelmingly supportive of taxing billionaires to support Social Security benefits, a new survey found. More than three-fourths — 77 percent — of voters across seven key swing states approved of the idea of…