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Democrats see rescuing Speaker Johnson as best bet for Ukraine aid

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A growing chorus of Democrats say promising to protect Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from a budding conservative coup could be their best chance to secure military aid for Kyiv, which has been stalled on Capitol Hill for months. Johnson…

White House announces theme and details for 2024 Easter Egg Roll

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The White House on Thursday cracked open the details of its upcoming Easter Egg Roll, slated for next Monday on the White House lawn. The first lady's office announced a continuation of the "EGGucation" theme that Jill Biden has used for…

White House releases first government-wide policy to mitigate AI risks

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The White House on Thursday morning released its first government-wide policy aimed at mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence (AI), requiring agencies to take further action to report the use of AI and address risks the technology…

Biden expected to raise $25 million at NYC fundraiser

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President Biden's campaign is expected to raise more than $25 million from its star-studded New York City fundraiser on Thursday night, which will feature former President Obama, former President Clinton and a slew of celebrity guests.…

The Memo: RFK Jr. set to hurt Biden more than Trump — but it’s complicated

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is enjoying a new burst of attention after unveiling his choice of running mate on Tuesday, entrepreneur and lawyer Nicole Shanahan. Shanahan’s wealth — she is the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin — has…

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Subaru recalls over 118,000 vehicles over airbag issue

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Subaru has recalled more than 118,000 vehicles due to a faulty sensor that can prevent air bags from deploying during a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday. The recall includes 118,723 of the…

MyPillow, owned by election denier Mike Lindell, formally evicted from Minnesota warehouse

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A court ordered the eviction Wednesday of MyPillow from a suburban Minneapolis warehouse that it formerly used, but company founder and prominent election denier Mike Lindell said that it's just a formality because…

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Army Corps of Engineers to deploy 1,100 personnel to Baltimore

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is deploying more than 1,100 personnel to Baltimore, Md., following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge into the Patapsco River early Tuesday morning, the service said in a statement. The…

NTSB chair: Hazmat containers breached during bridge collapse

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The cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was carrying dozens of hazardous material containers, some of which were breached during the collapse, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced…

RFK Jr. not concerned CIA will target him if he's president

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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s not concerned that he may die if he wins the White House, brushing off hypotheticals about being targeted by a government agency or corporate entity. In an appearance on…

Jean-Pierre criticizes North Carolina radio host over 'offensive' Biden question

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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sharply criticized a North Carolina radio show host on Tuesday when he asked whether President Biden has dementia. “When I told a number of people that I was talking to you today. It was…

RFK Jr. super PAC says it raised $2M after VP announcement

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A super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential bid said it raised over $2 million following the candidate’s official announcement of his running mate. American Values 2024, the main outside group supporting…

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Man who threatened Pelosi, Mayorkas sentenced to 11 months in prison

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A California man who left threatening voicemails for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas was sentenced to 11 months in prison, the Justice Department announced on Wednesday. David Allen…

Trump planning to attend the wake of slain NYPD officer

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Former President Trump will attend the wake of an NYPD officer killed in the line of duty earlier this week, his campaign announced. Officer Jonathan Diller was killed during a traffic stop in Queens on Monday, the first NYPD officer to…

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Biden administration finalizes methane drilling rules

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Presented by Panasonic — The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized new rules for drilling for oil and gas on public lands. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Biden administration finalizes methane…

2 bodies recovered in Baltimore bridge collapse

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The bodies of two people have been recovered from the waters where the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday in Baltimore, state officials announced Wednesday. Divers continued the search in the Patapsco River in Baltimore for the…

Judge rules John Eastman should be disbarred over efforts to overturn 2020 election

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A California judge on Wednesday recommended disbarring a lawyer at the center of former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. State Bar Judge Yvette Roland found John Eastman culpable on 10 of the 11…

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Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US

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Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US A majority of Americans now disapprove of Israel’s war against…

Joe Lieberman, first Jewish vice-presidential nominee of a major party, dies at 82

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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman (Conn.), who became the first Jewish vice-presidential candidate of a major party when Al Gore selected him as his running mate in the 2000 election, has died at age 82. His family said he died on Tuesday in New…

Montana’s high court strikes down voting reform laws

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The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a series of voting reform laws passed by the state Legislature in 2021 violate the fundamental right to vote. The ruling, issued Wednesday, reaffirms a 2022 lower court ruling that found four…

Biden finalizes rule to prevent methane emissions and wasted gas from public lands drilling

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The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized new rules on drilling for oil and gas on public lands — saying that it will cut down on both wasted fuel and planet-warming emissions from the production of these fossil fuels. The rules…

Win for Alabama abortion rights advocates

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Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Reproductive rights a winner for Alabama Democrat Democrat Marilyn Lands beat Republican Teddy Powell in a special election Tuesday for a state House…

Last coal plants in New England to close; renewables take their place

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The last coal producers in New England will shutter their doors permanently under an agreement reached with environmental groups and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday. Two plants in New Hampshire, Schiller and…

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Youngkin vetoes Virginia assault weapons ban, signs 2 gun control measures

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed an assault weapons ban that passed the state Legislature last month, alongside multiple other gun control bills, in a 30-bill veto session on Tuesday. “I swore an oath to defend the Constitution of…

Letters from five former presidents to Tony Bennett are going up for auction

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Personal notes from five former presidents to Tony Bennett are up for sale in an auction of some of the late singer’s memorabilia. The collection from Julien’s Auctions includes some of the “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” crooner’s…

Trump hush money judge appearing more irritated

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Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump hush money judge appearing more irritated The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump's hush money case is increasingly…

First lady Jill Biden will publish children's book about White House cat

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First lady Jill Biden will publish a new children’s book in June that follows the first family’s pet cat, Willow, on her journey moving to Washington, D.C., as she explores the various rooms in the White House and meets the people that…

Sanders calls for Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic, Wegovy prices

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called on pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk to slash prices for two of its drugs Wednesday, citing a new study on the costs to manufacture the medications. The research found that a weekly injection of…

The US betrayal of Gaza

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The U.S. must decide which side of history it wishes to be on—for the sake of Gaza, for the sake of Israel, and most importantly, for the sake of humanity, and for the sake of its own soul.

Feds offer reward after UnitedHealthcare hack

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Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story State Department offers bounty for hack information The State Department said it would provide a $10 million reward for information about the Blackcat…