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DOJ: FBI informant said Russian intelligence involved in Hunter Biden story … - Smirnov was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Central District of California after being arrested at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. — Prosecutors alleged Smirnov falsely told FBI agents …
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Indicted ex-FBI informant told investigators he got Hunter Biden dirt from Russian intelligence officials — The former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens' dealings in Ukraine told investigators after his arrest that Russian intelligence officials were involved in passing information …
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Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens had Russian intelligence contacts, prosecutors say — A former FBI informant charged with making up a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, his son Hunter and a Ukrainian energy company had contacts …
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Trump backs McCarthy's chosen successor for House seat — The race in California's 20th congressional district has been a hotly-contested fight over the direction of the Republican party. — Former President Donald Trump endorsed Kevin McCarthy's chosen successor for his House seat Tuesday …
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Haley vows not to drop out, calls Trump ‘meaner and more offensive by the day’
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Steve Peoples / Associated Press:
Why Nikki Haley isn't dropping out of the GOP presidential race
Why Nikki Haley isn't dropping out of the GOP presidential race
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Nick Robertson / The Hill:
Trump spokesman says Haley will ‘kiss ass when she quits’
Trump spokesman says Haley will ‘kiss ass when she quits’
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Nikki Haley hasn't yet won a GOP contest. But she's vowing to keep fighting Donald Trump
Nikki Haley hasn't yet won a GOP contest. But she's vowing to keep fighting Donald Trump
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Letitia James says she's prepared to seize Trump's buildings if he can't pay his $354M civil fraud fine — The New York attorney general made the remarks in an interview with ABC News. — Attorney General Letitia James arrives for a press conference following a verdict …
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“That makes him a mark”: Experts warn Trump could get desperate as his fraud appeal appears doomed — Experts worry what Trump may do as he is “scrambling to pay his bills” after $400+ million in judgments — Former President Donald Trump faces long odds if he tries to appeal the $355 fraud ruling against him, legal experts say.
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Alito renews criticism of Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling in rejecting Missouri jury case — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito renewed his criticism Tuesday of the high court's landmark same-sex marriage ruling, addressing it in a five-page statement as part of an order explaining …
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Alito says he was right to fear that opponents of gay marriage would be treated as bigots
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Abbie VanSickle / New York Times:
Justice Alito Renews Criticism of Landmark Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
Justice Alito Renews Criticism of Landmark Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
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Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration — Spearheading the effort is Russell Vought, president of The Center for Renewing America, part of a conservative consortium preparing for Trump's return to power. — Russell Vought is president of The Center …
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Oklahoma banned trans students from bathrooms. Now a bullied student is dead after a fight — Nex Benedict died one day after a fight in a school bathroom. Their mother Sue Benedict tells Bevan Hurley that the gender fluid teenager endured more than a year of abuse simply for being who they were
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Chairman Jordan Subpoenas HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra for Criminal Unaccompanied Alien Children Case Files — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra for the case files …
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Aileen Cannon Might Actually Get Herself Kicked Off the Trump Classified Docs Case — The recent news about possible Russian space nukes reminds us that we live in a very insecure world. That is why perhaps none of Donald Trump's four criminal cases is more troubling than the federal prosecution brought …
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Global law enforcement takes down ransomware group that targeted U.S. hospitals and schools — At least five alleged members of the group were named or arrested as part of the action. — A coalition of international law enforcement agencies has disrupted one of the most destructive strains …
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Notorious ransomware provider Lockbit taken over by law enforcement
Notorious ransomware provider Lockbit taken over by law enforcement
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Keep your phone number private with Signal usernames — Signal's mission and sole focus is private communication. For years, Signal has kept your messages private, your profile information (like your name and profile photo) private, your contacts private, and your groups private - among much else.
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Alex Jones Estate Liquidation Gets Sandy Hook Families' Vote — Search by Law Firm Search by Topic — The families of Sandy Hook school shooting victims voted overwhelmingly in favor of a plan to wrap up Alex Jones' bankruptcy proceedings by liquidating the right wing talk show host's assets.
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Fani Willis turns the tables on her attackers — Fulton County, Ga., District Attorney Fani Willis took the stand last week under attack from Michael Roman, former henchman 0f four-times-indicted former president Donald Trump, and many in the media and legal community.
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Supreme Court allows elite high school to adopt admissions plan aimed at boosting racial diversity — The court's majority did not explain its decision; Thomas and Alito dissented. — In this Feb. 4, 2024 file photo, the U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington.
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Is the New York Times neutral on the future of democracy? — Does the New York Times care if democracy survives? — I ask this question sincerely, because the Times' political coverage sometimes makes me wonder. — On most subjects, the Times' values are transparent.
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California 2024 Poll: Schiff Continues to Lead U.S. Senate Primary with 28% — Home Polls California 2024 Poll: Schiff Continues to Lead U.S. Senate Primary with 28% — A new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics/The Hill survey finds Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff maintaining …
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Trump leadership PAC spent nearly $3M on legal bills in January — Legal costs have dogged Trump, and Tuesday's filings with the Federal Election Commission show they continue. — Former President Donald Trump's leadership PAC spent another $2.9 million on legal expenses in January …
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Clarence Thomas has 30 days to resign if he wants millions from John Oliver — When it comes to Supreme Court reform, John Oliver is tired of just talking about term limits and ethics codes. Instead, the late-night talk-show host said he's taking a page out of the playbook used by the rich and powerful …
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Hunter Biden asks judge to dismiss tax charges, arguing that prosecutors bowed to political pressure — President Joe Biden's son pleaded not guilty to nine tax-related charges during his arraignment in January. — Hunter Biden's attorneys filed nine motions on Tuesday asking a judge …
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