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Fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel used in Tesla cybertruck explosion outside Las Vegas Trump Hotel — Authorities believe fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel were connected to a detonation system controlled by the driver in the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside a Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Wednesday morning.
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ABC News:
Police treating vehicle explosion at Trump Las Vegas hotel as possible act of terror: Official — Police are also probing the Cybertruck incident as a possible criminal act. — General views of the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on April 15, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Associated Press:
Firework mortars, gas cannisters stuffed inside Tesla that exploded outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel — Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday …
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New York Times:
1 Dead After a Cybertruck Explodes Outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas — At least seven people were injured, the authorities said. The authorities said they believed it to be “an isolated incident” but have not ruled out a connection to the attack in New Orleans.
NBC News:
Tesla Cybertruck bursts into flames outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one — The Clark County Fire Department confirmed it responded to a vehicle fire early Wednesday. — A Tesla Cybertruck exploded and burst into flames Wednesday morning just outside the entrance of Trump International Hotel …
Glenn Thrush / New York Times:
Investigators Search for Links Between New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Blast — The two episodes have superficial similarities, including that both suspects used the same car rental app. — Investigators are looking into whether the deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans on Wednesday …
Katie Daviscourt / The Post Millennial:
BREAKING: Cybertruck blows up outside Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
BREAKING: Cybertruck blows up outside Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
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Colleen Long / Associated Press:
Biden is giving the 2nd highest civilian award to the leaders of the Jan. 6 congressional committee — President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump …
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Aishvarya Kavi / New York Times:
Liz Cheney Is Among 20 Chosen to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal — Two close advisers to President Biden will also be honored, in addition to career lawmakers who have worked across the aisle and advocates for liberal causes. — President Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal …
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Maeve Reston / Washington Post:
Biden to honor Liz Cheney with Presidential Citizens Medal
Biden to honor Liz Cheney with Presidential Citizens Medal
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New York Times:
Suspect in New Orleans Attack Is Identified as a Texan and Had an ISIS Flag With Him — In a YouTube video from 2020, the man identified as the suspect said he had been born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, and had served in the U.S. military. — The man killed in a shootout with the police …
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Megan Lebowitz / NBC News:
Biden vows to keep public informed about investigation into ‘despicable’ New Orleans attack
Biden vows to keep public informed about investigation into ‘despicable’ New Orleans attack
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NOLA.com:
Live updates: Death toll rises to 15 in suspected ‘act of terrorism’ on Bourbon Street
Live updates: Death toll rises to 15 in suspected ‘act of terrorism’ on Bourbon Street
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NBC News:
The suspect in the New Orleans attack was an Army veteran from Texas
The suspect in the New Orleans attack was an Army veteran from Texas
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Alexandra Hutzler / ABC News:
Biden, Trump respond to deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans
Biden, Trump respond to deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans
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Gabriella Killett / NOLA.com:
New Orleans attack suspect named, accused of killing at least 10, injuring dozens
New Orleans attack suspect named, accused of killing at least 10, injuring dozens
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Julia Shapero / The Hill:
Louisiana lawmakers condemn ‘evil’ New Orleans New Year's attack
Louisiana lawmakers condemn ‘evil’ New Orleans New Year's attack
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Democrats rage as Johnson restricts their ability to oust him … - “This makes it clear that they have no intention of working together to find common ground,” Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), the top Democrat on the House Rules Committee, said of the rules change in a statement.
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Punchbowl News:
1/2/25 ☀️ AM: — Chip's cashed in: Roy holds the keys to Johnson's speakership
1/2/25 ☀️ AM: — Chip's cashed in: Roy holds the keys to Johnson's speakership
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Johnson protected, diversity office scrapped in new House rules
Johnson protected, diversity office scrapped in new House rules
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Mike Johnson faces “growing number” of threats to his gavel
Mike Johnson faces “growing number” of threats to his gavel
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New York Times:
The attack was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a year. — Officials postponed the Sugar Bowl and said they were hunting for possible connections between the suspect, who rammed into New Year's revelers, and terrorist organizations. — TRANSCRIPT — Back — Deadly New Year's Day Attack in New Orleans
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Trump Falsely Suggested New Orleans Suspect Was an Immigrant — The president-elect said on social media that he was right about fearing criminals on the other side of the border. Officials later identified the suspect as a U.S.-born citizen and Army veteran.
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Tom Boggioni / Raw Story:
Trump uses New Orleans attack to rant about ‘Democrats and the Fake News Media’
Trump uses New Orleans attack to rant about ‘Democrats and the Fake News Media’
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Washington Post:
Trump plans ‘victory rally’ at Washington arena day before inauguration — President-elect Donald Trump plans to hold a “victory rally” at the Capital One Arena in Washington on Jan. 19, the day before he is sworn in, according to a sign-up page on his inaugural website.
Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Trump to hold DC rally day before inauguration — President-elect Trump will hold a rally in Washington the day before he is set to be inaugurated for a second term. — The president-elect will hold what is being dubbed a “victory rally” at Capital One Arena on Jan. 19 …
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Federal Bureau of Investigation:
FBI Statement on the Attack in New Orleans — Today, at approximately 3:15 a.m. CST, an individual drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens of others. After hitting the crowd, he exited the vehicle and fired upon local law enforcement.
Jeff Arnold / The Hill:
Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high: CDC — 14 of 16 cruise ship outbreaks caused by norovirus — Five of the outbreaks took place in December - Norovirus prevalent in crowded, semi-enclosed spaces — More people experienced gastrointestinal illnesses while aboard …
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Samantha Cole / 404 Media:
Pornhub Is Now Blocked In Almost All of the U.S. South — Almost two years ago, Louisiana passed a law that started a wave that's since spread across the entire U.S. south, and has changed the way people there can access adult content. As of today, Florida, Tennessee …
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