| Mason: How soon would Labour deliver 40,000 NHS appointments? 2024-05-16 [bbci.co.uk] The Labour leader says he is Details >
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| Keir Starmer sets out six election pledges 2024-05-16 [bbci.co.uk] The Labour leader set out the first steps he would take if elected prime minister. Details >
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| UK government planning nuclear site in Scotland - Jack 2024-05-16 [bbci.co.uk] The SNP government has effectively banned new nuclear developments north of the border. Details >
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| Scare tactics used in mayoral election - Green Party 2024-05-16 [bbci.co.uk] The outgoing Green Party London Assembly member Siân Berry criticises how Sadiq Khan campaigned for mayor. Details >
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| Topeka was at the center of Brown v. Board. Decades later, segregation of another sort lingers 2024-05-16 [abcnews.com] The school system in Topeka, Kansas, was at the center of the landmark Brown v Details >
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| The Commission on Presidential Debates faces an uncertain future after Biden and Trump bypassed it 2024-05-16 [abcnews.com] Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s whirlwind agreement to meet for two presidential debates has upended the way the forums have been organized for nearly four decades Details >
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| SNP calls for apology over Sunak linking Scots to Russia 2024-05-16 [bbci.co.uk] Stephen Flynn criticises the PM comparing those calling for Scottish independence with Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Details >
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| Junior doctors and government agree to talks 2024-05-16 [bbci.co.uk] Members of the British Medical Association union have been staging walkouts for more than a year. Details >
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| Donald Trump asks New York 2024-05-16 [abcnews.com] Donald Trump is seeking to have New York’s highest court intervene in his fight over a gag order that has seen him fined $10,000 and threatened with jail for violating a ban on commenting about witnesses, jurors and others connected to his hush money c... Details >
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| North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask wearing, citing crime 2024-05-16 [abcnews.com] Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed the wearing of masks in public for health reasons, a move spurred in part by demonstrations against the war in Gaza that have included ... Details >
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| SCOTUS orders Louisiana to use congressional map with additional Black district 2024-05-16 [abcnews.com] The Supreme Court has ordered Louisiana to hold congressional elections using a House map with a second mostly Black district, despite a lower-court ruling that called the map an illegal racial gerrymander Details >
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| Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary 2024-05-16 [abcnews.com] A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon swing district just days before the Democratic primary there, raising questions about whether Republicans are trying to tilt the scales in the contest Details >
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| Death by dangerous cycling set to become offence 2024-05-15 [bbci.co.uk] Cyclists who cause deaths could face similar penalties to drivers including sentences of up to 14 years. Details >
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| Court cases delayed after pressure on prison places 2024-05-15 [bbci.co.uk] The measures are expected to be in place for about week in some regions in England where there is a lack of cells. Details >
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| Another politically progressive prosecutor in the San Francisco Bay Area faces recall election 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] San Francisco Bay Area voters will weigh in on the recall of another politically progressive prosecutor in November Details >
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| US border arrests fall in April, bucking usual spring increase as Mexico steps up enforcement 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico fell more than 6% in April to the fourth lowest month of the Biden administration Details >
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| Biden and Trump, trading barbs, agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and September 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to hold two campaign debates, on June 27 hosted by CNN and on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC Details >
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| Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and in September 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to hold two campaign debates, on June 27 hosted by CNN and on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC Details >
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| Trump and Biden accept a second presidential debate on Sept. 10, hosted by ABC 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Trump and Biden accept a second presidential debate on Sept. 10, hosted by ABC Details >
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| Reactions as Slovak prime minister Robert Fico is shot and wounded 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Slovakian Prime MInister Robert Fico is fighting for his life after he was shot by an assailant following a political event Details >
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| Biden and Trump agree on presidential debates on June 27 and in September 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to hold two campaign debates, on June 27 hosted by CNN and in September, setting the stage for the first presidential face-off in just weeks Details >
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| As it happened: Sunak and Starmer clash on prisons at PMQs 2024-05-15 [bbci.co.uk] The Labour leader seeks to turn the tables on the PM on the issue of security, quizzing him on prison overcrowding. Details >
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| Biden and Trump agree on debates in June and September, but working out details could be challenging 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump appear to agree on a timetable to participate in two debates before the November general election Details >
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| Starmer to Sunak: Do early releases make country safe? 2024-05-15 [bbci.co.uk] Rishi Sunak is asked to "guarantee" that none of the prisoners released early are considered high risk. Details >
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| Sunak challenged over release of dangerous criminals 2024-05-15 [bbci.co.uk] The prime minister insists no-one deemed a threat to public safety is eligible for early release. Details >
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| Biden won 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Biden won’t participate in debates sponsored by the nonpartisan commission but proposes debating Trump twice Details >
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| Biden proposes 2 Trump debates but won 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden says he won’t participate in the campaign debates sponsored by a nonpartisan commission, instead challenging Republican Donald Trump to a pair of debates Details >
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| Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places 2024-05-15 [bbci.co.uk] The measures are expected to be in place for about week in some regions in England where there is a lack of cells. Details >
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| Natalie Elphicke: Sunak has failed on small boats 2024-05-15 [bbci.co.uk] The MP for Dover who defected to Labour last week, says small boat arrivals are at a record high. Details >
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| Watch: Labour puts country first, party second - Starmer 2024-05-15 [bbci.co.uk] Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the UK would not be less safe under a Labour government. Details >
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| Watch: How 2024-05-15 [bbci.co.uk] MPs talk about how working in Westminster impacts their mental health. Details >
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| How it went wrong for Project Sunak 2024-05-15 [bbci.co.uk] His supporters hoped Rishi Sunak would breathe life back into the Conservatives. Few are convinced he has. Details >
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| Incumbent Brandon Scott wins Baltimore mayoral primary, beating former mayor who resigned in scandal 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Incumbent Brandon Scott wins Baltimore mayoral primary, beating former mayor who resigned in scandal Details >
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| An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick sided with the majority in restoring an 1864 ban on nearly all abortions Details >
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| Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Nebraska 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Nebraska Details >
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| Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Nebraska 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Nebraska Details >
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| Deb Fischer wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska primary election 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Deb Fischer wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska primary election Details >
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| Pete Ricketts wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska special primary election 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Pete Ricketts wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Nebraska special primary election Details >
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| Angela Alsobrooks wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maryland primary election 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Angela Alsobrooks wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maryland primary election Details >
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| Patrick Morrisey wins Republican nomination for governor in West Virginia primary election 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Patrick Morrisey wins Republican nomination for governor in West Virginia primary election Details >
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| Glenn Elliott wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia primary election 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Glenn Elliott wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia primary election Details >
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| TikTok content creators sue the US government over law that could ban the popular platform 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Eight TikTok content creators have sued the U.S. over the new federal law that would could ban the social media platform nationwide Details >
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| Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in West Virginia 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in West Virginia Details >
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| Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in West Virginia 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in West Virginia Details >
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| Jim Justice wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia primary election 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Jim Justice wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia primary election Details >
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| Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Maryland 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Maryland Details >
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| Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Maryland 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Maryland Details >
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| Larry Hogan wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Maryland primary election 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] Larry Hogan wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Maryland primary election Details >
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| Plan to ban sex education for children under nine in England 2024-05-15 [bbci.co.uk] New guidance for schools in England is expected to be set out on Thursday. Details >
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| The Latest | Defense expects cross-examination of Cohen to last through Thursday, transcript shows 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] A transcript of discussions between Judge Juan M Details >
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| Giuliani bankruptcy judge frustrated with case, rebuffs attempt to challenge $148 million judgment 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] A New York bankruptcy judge has denied Rudy Giuliani a chance to pursue an appeal of a $148 million defamation judgment for spreading lies about the the 2020 election Details >
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| Giuliani bankruptcy judge frustrated with case, rebuffs attempt to challenge $148 million judgement 2024-05-15 [abcnews.com] A New York bankruptcy judge has denied Rudy Giuliani a chance to pursue an appeal of a $148 million defamation judgment for spreading lies about the the 2020 election Details >
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| Hard to justify hereditary peers, says Labour 2024-05-14 [bbci.co.uk] Labour could get rid of the final hereditary members of the House of Lords if it wins the general election. Details >
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| The Latest | Cohen questioned on his past praise for Trump 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] Todd Blanche, an attorney for Donald Trump in his hush money trial, has questioned the former president’s ex-fixer Michael Cohen on when the devotion he had to Trump began declining Details >
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| TikTok content creators sue the U.S. government over law that could ban the popular platform 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] Eight TikTok content creators sued the U.S. on Tuesday over the new federal law that would could ban the social media platform nationwide Details >
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| North Carolina bill to curb mask-wearing in protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have proposed a bill that would enhance penalties for people wearing a mask during a crime or intentionally blocking traffic during protests Details >
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| NY appeals court upholds gag order barring Trump from making statements against witnesses, others in hush money trial 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] NY appeals court upholds gag order barring Trump from making statements against witnesses, others in hush money trial Details >
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| UK deputy PM raises Neom death with Saudi Arabia 2024-05-14 [bbci.co.uk] Oliver Dowden raises allegations in a BBC report that forces were "told to kill" for futuristic city. Details >
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| Ministers accused of cover-up on prisoners freed early 2024-05-14 [bbci.co.uk] Labour points to cases where violent criminals have been released without a proper assessment of their risk. Details >
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| As House Speaker heads to court with Trump, hush money witness Cohen gives more testimony 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen returned to the witness stand Tuesday, testifying in detail how former president was linked to all aspects of a hush money scheme that prosecutors say was aimed at stifling stories that threatened his 2016 ... Details >
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| As House Speaker heads to court with Trump, hush money witness Cohen is testifying 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] Donald Trump is being joined at the courthouse in his New York hush money trial by an entourage of Republican supporters including House Speaker Mike Johnson Details >
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| Visa for overseas graduates should stay - report 2024-05-14 [bbci.co.uk] Universities would lose income and cut courses if a post-study visa were axed, a report warns. Details >
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| New ships will help fight future wars - Shapps 2024-05-14 [bbci.co.uk] The defence secretary says new ships will be more flexible and able to carry out a wide range of tasks. Details >
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| Trump foe Cohen faces bruising cross-examination as top Republicans head to court with ex-president 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] Donald Trump is being joined in court at his New York hush money trial by an entourage of Republican supporters including House Speaker Mike Johnson Details >
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| Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] The Biden administration is announcing plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment Details >
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| Incumbent Baltimore mayor faces familiar rival in Democratic primary 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] In the Democratic primary for Baltimore mayor, incumbent Brandon Scott is facing off against former mayor Sheila Dixon Details >
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| Congress is sending families less help for day care costs. So states are stepping in 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] Child care has long been expensive for families, hard to find and financially precarious for day care owners and workers Details >
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| Primaries in Maryland and West Virginia will shape the battle this fall for a Senate majority 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] Voters across Maryland and West Virginia will decide key primary elections with big implications in the fight for the Senate majority this fall Details >
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| Harry Dunn, former US Capitol police officer, running in competitive Maryland congressional primary 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] A crowded Maryland Democratic primary is drawing national attention Details >
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| Unrepentant Jan. 6 rioter Derrick Evans goes up against GOP Rep. Carol Miller in West Virginia 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] Rep. Carol Miller is seeking to secure the Republican nomination for West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District against one of her most vocal opponents Details >
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| Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for former President Donald Trump in his home state as well as Texas and possibly other large states in the coming weeks Details >
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| Wisconsin Senate plans to vote on overriding Evers veto of PFAS funding, other bills 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] Republicans say the Wisconsin Senate will be voting to override the Democratic governor’s veto of at least five bills Details >
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| Republican group takes rare step of targeting GOP incumbent who voted to oust McCarthy 2024-05-14 [abcnews.com] A political action committee that helps Republicans get elected to Congress is doing the unusual — spending more than $450,000 to defeat a GOP incumbent Details >
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| Star witness Michael Cohen directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe, Michael Cohen, is directly implicating the former president in a hush money scheme Details >
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| Wisconsin Senate plans to vote on overriding Evers vetoes of 36 bills, including PFAS funding 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] Republicans say the Wisconsin Senate will be voting to override the Democratic governor’s veto of three dozen bills Details >
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| Proposed Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment draws rival crowds to Capitol for crucial votes 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] Impassioned supporters and opponents of a far-reaching Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution flocked to the State Capitol ahead of crucial votes aimed at putting it on the 2026 ballot Details >
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| Ohio adult-use marijuana sales approved as part of 2023 ballot measure could begin by mid-June 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] Recreational marijuana could be available for sale in Ohio by mid-June Details >
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| Suspend Elphicke over lobbying claims, MP says 2024-05-13 [bbci.co.uk] Labour MP Rosie Duffield says allegations she made representations to help her husband should be investigated. Details >
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| Police powers in rough sleepers law watered down 2024-05-13 [bbci.co.uk] The power to move people on due to "smells" will no longer be in a bill, after a backlash from MPs. Details >
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| College football portal classes: Ole Miss all in, Ohio State shops high end. Prime restocks again 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] The spring transfer portal window is closed in college football and several teams made huge upgrades Details >
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| PM attacks Starmer on defence as election lines drawn 2024-05-13 [bbci.co.uk] Rishi Sunak said Labour would not match the Tories on defence spending but Sir Keir said the party only offered chaos. Details >
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| Sen. Bob Menendez arrives at federal courthouse for start of bribery trial 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] Sen. Bob Menendez has arrived at a Manhattan courthouse for the start of his trial on charges that he accepted bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to aid three New Jersey businessmen Details >
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| Trump will stump in Minnesota, traditionally blue state he insists he can win. Is it really in play? 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] Former President Donald Trump’s planned campaign visit to Minnesota will mark his return to a traditionally Democratic state he has long argued he could carry Details >
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| Michael Cohen, Donald Trump 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, takes the stand as prosecution’s star witness in hush money trial Details >
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| Starmer would make UK less safe, claims Sunak 2024-05-13 [bbci.co.uk] The PM said Labour would not match him on defence spending but Sir Keir said the Tories only offered chaos. Details >
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| Trump hush money trial: A timeline of key events in the case 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] The events at the center of former President Donald Trump’s hush money case date back almost two decades, with new dates coming to light as the trial plays out in a Manhattan courtroom Details >
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| Trump to stump in Minnesota, a traditionally blue state he insists he can win. Is it really in play? 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] Former President Donald Trump’s planned campaign visit to Minnesota will mark his return to a traditionally Democratic state he has long argued he could carry Details >
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| Wisconsin Supreme Court considers expanding use of absentee ballot drop boxes 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case pushed by Democrats to overturn a ruling that all but eliminated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state Details >
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| Jury selection to begin in the corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] Jury selection is scheduled to start in the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat charged with accepting bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to aid three New Jersey businessmen Details >
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| Trump trial arrives at a pivotal moment: Star witness Michael Cohen is poised to take the stand 2024-05-13 [abcnews.com] The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to take the stand with testimony that could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American president Details >
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| West Virginia voters must pick from GOP candidates who dispute 2020 outcome 2024-05-12 [abcnews.com] The slate of candidates includes a convicted Jan. 6 insurrectionist. Details >
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| Election deniers: West Virginia voters must pick from GOP candidates who still dispute 2020 election 2024-05-12 [abcnews.com] West Virginia Republican primary voters will have a hard time finding a major candidate on the ballot in any statewide race who openly acknowledges President Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election Details >
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| Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is running for reelection to 5th term 2024-05-12 [abcnews.com] Republican Gov. Phil Scott is running for reelection to a fifth two-year term in the largely blue state of Vermont Details >
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| UK arms ban for Israel would help Hamas - Cameron 2024-05-12 [bbci.co.uk] Foreign Secretary David Cameron tells the BBC the UK should focus on getting humanitarian aid into Gaza. Details >
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| Former Florida Gov. and US Sen. Bob Graham remembered for his civility at memorial service 2024-05-12 [abcnews.com] Family and friends have remembered former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham as a politician who usually avoided rancor, enjoyed meeting regular Floridians and always behaved civilly, even behind closed doors Details >
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| Controversy follows Gov. Kristi Noem as she is banned by two more South Dakota tribes 2024-05-12 [abcnews.com] She has made comments about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels. Details >
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| Former Florida Governor, Senator Bob Graham remembered for his civility 2024-05-11 [abcnews.com] Family and friends have remembered former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham as a politician who usually avoided rancor, enjoyed meeting regular Floridians and always behaved civilly, even behind closed doors Details >
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| Report: Trump may face a $100 million-plus tax bill in IRS audit over Chicago tower 2024-05-11 [abcnews.com] Audit reportedly indicates he double-dipped on tax losses tied to a skyscraper. Details >
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| New Mexico governor seeks hydrogen investment with trip to Netherlands 2024-05-11 [abcnews.com] The governor of New Mexico has announced plans to court new investments in hydrogen fuel development at a business summit in the Netherlands over the coming week Details >
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| Connecticut Democrats unanimously nominate U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term 2024-05-11 [abcnews.com] Connecticut Democrats have unanimously endorsed U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term Details >
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