| Trump picks up more national delegates as the only choice for Wyoming Republicans 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] Republicans in Wyoming have awarded former President Donald Trump all 29 of their national delegates in a presidential preference poll Details >
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| Councilwoman chosen as new Fort Wayne mayor, its 1st Black leader, in caucus to replace late mayor 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] A Fort Wayne city councilwoman has been chosen as the new mayor of Indiana’s second most populous city, and its first Black leader, during a caucus to replace its late mayor, who died in March Details >
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| New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget addressing housing construction and migrants 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] New York lawmakers have approved a $237 billion state budget that includes plans to spur housing construction, combat unlicensed marijuana stores and address the migrant crisis Details >
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| David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator who was one of the state’s most beloved and active political figures, has died at the age of 89 Details >
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| House passes bill that could lead to a sale of TikTok as lawmakers begin work on a package aiding Ukraine and Israel 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] House passes bill that could lead to a sale of TikTok as lawmakers begin work on a package aiding Ukraine and Israel Details >
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| House approves $61 billion Ukraine aid package as lawmakers race to deliver fresh round of US support to war-torn ally 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] House approves $61 billion Ukraine aid package as lawmakers race to deliver fresh round of US support to war-torn ally Details >
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| House approves $26 billion package aiding Israel and providing humanitarian relief to people in Gaza 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] House approves $26 billion package aiding Israel and providing humanitarian relief to people in Gaza Details >
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| House finishes votes on $95 billion package for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies and sends it to the Senate 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] House finishes votes on $95 billion package for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies and sends it to the Senate Details >
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| The man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump is on trial dies of his injuries 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] The man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died Details >
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| SNP will form minority government if Greens end deal 2024-04-20 [bbci.co.uk] Green members are to vote on whether to remain in government after the SNP ditched key climate change targets. Details >
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| Trump was forced to listen silently as potential jurors offered their unvarnished assessments of him 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] Over the past week, Donald Trump has been forced to sit inside a frigid New York courtroom and listen to a parade of potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial share their unvarnished assessments of him Details >
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| Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long? 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden can perhaps breathe a bit easier given that Israel and Iran seem to have stepped back for now from tipping the Middle East into all-out war Details >
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| Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died Details >
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| Trump forced to listen silently to people insulting him as he trades a cocoon of adulation for court 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] Over the past week, Donald Trump has been forced to sit inside a frigid New York courtroom and listen to a parade of potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial share their unvarnished assessments of him Details >
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| Melania Trump, long absent from campaign, will appear at a Log Cabin Republicans event in Mar-a-Lago 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] Former first lady Melania Trump is making a political comeback during the presidential campaign of her husband, former President Donald Trump Details >
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| Donald Trump will use his weekend reprieve from the courtroom to campaign in North Carolina 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] Former President Donald Trump is campaigning in North Carolina as he juggles legal troubles and his rematch against President Joe Biden Details >
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| Kansas has a new anti-DEI law, but the governor has vetoed bills on abortion and even police dogs 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] The Democratic governor in Kansas has vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college diversity initiatives to become law without her signature Details >
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| Man who won primary election while charged with murder convicted on lesser charge 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] A central Indiana man who won a primary election for a township board position while charged with killing his estranged wife has been found guilty of the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter Details >
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| Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying the strict abortion bans Details >
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| West Virginia will not face $465M COVID education funds clawback after feds OK waiver, governor says 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the federal government, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the legislative session in March Details >
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| Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows Details >
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| Live video of man who set himself on fire outside court proves challenging for news organizations 2024-04-20 [abcnews.com] A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump was on trial tested news organizations on how quickly they could respond to an incident and what to show viewers Details >
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| The Latest | Person rushed away on stretcher after fire extinguished outside Trump hush money trial 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] A jury of 12 people and six alternates has been seated in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York Details >
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| California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] A California court will hear arguments Friday in a lawsuit alleging the state attorney general misled the public in a title and summary he released for a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to c... Details >
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| Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] A Texas appeals court has ruled that Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton can face discipline from the state bar association over his failed effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election Details >
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| New York closing in on $237B state budget with plans on housing, migrants, bootleg pot shops 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] New York state lawmakers are on the verge of passing a $237 billion budget that includes sweeping plans to build housing, shutter unlicensed cannabis storefronts and help manage the city’s migrant crisis Details >
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| Emergency crews rush away person on stretcher after fire extinguished outside court where Trump jury was just selected 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] Emergency crews rush away person on stretcher after fire extinguished outside court where Trump jury was just selected Details >
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| Attorneys argue that Florida law discriminates against Chinese nationals trying to buy homes 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] An attorney wants a federal court to overturn a Florida law that she says discriminates against Chinese citizens by barring their purchase of real estate in much of the state Details >
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| House advances a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, teeing up final votes this weekend 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] House advances a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, teeing up final votes this weekend Details >
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| Plaid decriminalise drugs call in police elections 2024-04-19 [bbci.co.uk] Plaid Cymru calls for drugs decriminalisation in pitch for police and crime commissioner elections. Details >
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| Johnson broke rules over Venezuela talks 2024-04-19 [bbci.co.uk] The former PM has been evasive about his links to a hedge fund that set up the meeting, Acoba rules. Details >
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| Penny Mordaunt may use sword to open an Aldi 2024-04-19 [bbci.co.uk] The MP famously carried a 17th Century ceremonial blade at the Coronation of King Charles III. Details >
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| New Title IX rules from Biden administration protect LGBTQ+ students, but rule for transgender athletes is still on hold 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] New Title IX rules from Biden administration protect LGBTQ+ students, but rule for transgender athletes is still on hold Details >
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| Biden 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under new rules from the Biden administration Details >
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| No cheering warning to public during Covid debate 2024-04-19 [bbci.co.uk] The deputy Speaker warns those in the public gallery to stop clapping during a debate of Covid and excess deaths. Details >
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| Arizona Republican drops reelection effort after accusation he forged signatures 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] A leader of the conservative group Turning Point Action has resigned from the organization and dropped his bid for reelection to the Arizona House of Representatives after he was accused of forging signatures on his nominating petitions Details >
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| Finding an apartment may be easier for California pet owners under new legislation 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] A bill in California wants to make more rental housing available to tenants with pets Details >
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| Convenience store chain with hundreds of outlets in 6 states hit with discrimination lawsuit 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job applicants Details >
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| Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changes 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] The Senate has advanced legislation that would reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance tool as lawmakers and the Biden administration rushed to tamp down fresh concerns about the program violating Americans’ civil liberties Details >
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| Kansas GOP congressman Jake LaTurner is not running again, citing family reasons 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] Two-term Republican U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner is not running for reelection this year in his GOP-leaning eastern Kansas district Details >
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| Pennsylvania House Dems propose new expulsion rules after remote voting by lawmaker facing a warrant 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] Pennsylvania House Democrats are proposing a process to determine if state representatives are “incapacitated” and to sanction or expel them Details >
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| California governor pledges state oversight for cities, counties lagging on solving homelessness 2024-04-19 [abcnews.com] California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced nearly $200 million in grant money to cities and counties to move homeless people from encampments into housing Details >
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| Council leader accused of assaulting women resigns 2024-04-18 [bbci.co.uk] The councillor is stepping down as leader of West Northamptonshire Council, which he has led since 2021. Details >
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| The Latest | 12 jurors and 1 alternate seated in Trump hush money case 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] Twelve jurors and one alternate have been seated in Donald Trump’s hush money case, quickly propelling the jury selection process forward after a morning that saw two previously sworn-in jurors dismissed Details >
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| House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] House congressional leaders were toiling on a delicate, bipartisan push towards weekend votes to approve a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as several other national security policies Details >
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| Coalition to submit 900,000 signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] A coalition backed by some of the nation’s largest retailers has announced it has collected 900,000 signatures to put a tough-on-crime statewide ballot initiative before voters in November Details >
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| Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secures ballot access in battleground state of Michigan 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] Independent presidential candidate Robert F Details >
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| Democrats weigh prospect of helping Johnson save his job as House speaker 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] Some Democrats are entertaining the prospect of helping House Speaker Mike Johnson save his job should Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia force a vote seeking his ouster Details >
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| New York man pleads guilty to sending threats to state attorney general and Trump civil case judge 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] A New York man has pleaded guilty to sending death threats to the state attorney general and the Manhattan judge that presided over former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud suit Details >
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| Liquor sales in movie theaters, to-go sales of cocktails included in New York budget agreement 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] New York would expand access to booze under a series of measures unveiled on Thursday as part of a larger state budget agreement Details >
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| Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] Donald Trump has lost a bid to pause a string of lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack, while the former president fights his 2020 election interference criminal case in Washington Details >
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| First major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] A group of lawmakers from six states have worked on the first major proposals to reign in AI discrimination Details >
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| Council leader resigns amid claims he abused women 2024-04-18 [bbci.co.uk] The councillor is stepping down as leader of West Northamptonshire Council, which he has led since 2021. Details >
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| Biden administration moves to make conservation an equal to industry on US lands 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] The Biden administration is moving to let conservationists lease government land for restoration Details >
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| Convenience store chain where Biden bought snacks while campaigning hit with discrimination lawsuit 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] A convenience store chain where President Joe Biden stopped for snacks this week while campaigning in Pennsylvania has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials Details >
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| Scottish government scraps climate change targets 2024-04-18 [bbci.co.uk] The annual and interim climate targets will be replaced with a system measuring emissions every five years. Details >
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| Biden scores endorsements from Kennedy family, looking to shore up support against Trump and RFK Jr. 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia as he aims to undermine and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F Details >
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| Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] A Democrat who served one term representing southeast Wisconsin in Congress in the 1990s before going on to become a leader in the Assembly and state revenue secretary announced Thursday that he’s running for Congress again Details >
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| Juror seated in Trump hush money case is excused after telling judge she was concerned about her ability to be impartial 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] Juror seated in Trump hush money case is excused after telling judge she was concerned about her ability to be impartial Details >
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| Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] Vice President Kamala Harris plans to return to Wisconsin next week for her third visit to the battleground state this year Details >
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| Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers following Lewiston mass shooting 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] The Maine Legislature has approved sweeping gun safety legislation nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history Details >
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| Biden scores endorsements from Kennedy family, looking to shore up support against Trump and RFK Jr 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia as he aims to undermine former President Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of Robert F Details >
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| Justice Department ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] The Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to reduce violent crime in the U.S., launching a specialized gun intelligence center in Chicago and expanding task forces to curb carjackings Details >
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| Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers after mass shooting 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] The Maine Legislature has approved sweeping gun safety legislation nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history Details >
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| Jury selection in Trump hush money trial faces pivotal stretch as former president returns to court 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] Jury selection in the hush money trial of Donald Trump enters a pivotal and potentially final stretch as lawyers look to round out the panel of New Yorkers that will decide the first-ever criminal case against a former president Details >
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| Trump trial jury selection process follows a familiar pattern with an unpredictable outcome 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] The jury selection process at the historic criminal trial of former President Donald Trump can already credit modern technology for shaping the eventual panel Details >
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| New Black congressional district in Louisiana bows to politics, not race, backers say 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] Louisiana is awaiting a decision from three federal judges that could affect the balance of power in Congress — and the fortunes of two prominent state politicians Details >
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| Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] Democrats in the Arizona Senate cleared a path to bring a proposed repeal of the state’s near-total ban on abortions to a vote after the state’s highest court concluded the law can be enforced and the state House blocked efforts to undo the long-dorman... Details >
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| New carpets got rid of Downing Street fleas - Hunt 2024-04-18 [bbci.co.uk] Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he replaced the No 11 carpets Liz Truss claimed were infested with fleas. Details >
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| Biden vows to shield US steel industry by blocking Japanese merger and seeking new Chinese tariffs 2024-04-18 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden has told an audience of cheering unionized steelworkers that his administration will block the acquisition of U.S. Steel by a Japanese company Details >
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| Lords continue to insist on Rwanda bill changes 2024-04-17 [bbci.co.uk] Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa. Details >
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| Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial b... Details >
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| Biden vows to shield U.S. steel industry by blocking Japanese merger and seeking new Chinese tariffs 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden has told an audience of cheering unionized steelworkers that his administration will block the acquisition of U.S. Steel by a Japanese company Details >
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| An NPR editor who wrote a critical essay on company has resigned after being suspended 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] A National Public Radio editor who wrote a critical essay saying that his company had become intolerant of all but liberal views has resigned Details >
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| South Carolina making progress to get more women in General Assembly and leadership roles 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Progress is being made in getting more women into leadership positions in South Carolina Details >
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| Sweeping gun legislation awaits final votes as Maine lawmakers near adjournment 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] The Maine Legislature is nearing adjournment with unfinished business, including final votes on a series of gun safety bills introduced after the deadliest shooting in state history Details >
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| Dubious claims about voting flyers at a migrant camp show how the border is inflaming US politics 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] A humanitarian organization in northeastern Mexico is saying it did not create flyers urging border-bound migrants to vote for President Joe Biden Details >
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| Senate dismisses the first impeachment article against Mayorkas, declaring it unconstitutional; trial ongoing 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Senate dismisses the first impeachment article against Mayorkas, declaring it unconstitutional; trial ongoing Details >
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| US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] The Biden administration has reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela in a rebuke to President Nicolas Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democrati... Details >
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| Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas, ending GOP push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas, ending GOP push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office Details >
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| Senate adjourns the impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after dismissing charges 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Senate adjourns the impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after dismissing charges Details >
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| Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Wisconsin Supreme Court justices are questioning how much power legislative committees should wield in a case brought by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers against the Republican-controlled Legislature in a fight that could have a broad impact on how state gov... Details >
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| Senate convenes the Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats seek a quick dismissal 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] The Senate has opened the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, with senators sworn in as jurors and signing an oath book Details >
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| Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he makes an election-year pitch to union voters 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China Details >
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| Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai producing. An election coming. 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Let no one say “Suffs” lacks timing Details >
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| An NPR editor who wrote a critical essay on the company has resigned after being suspended 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] A National Public Radio editor who wrote a critical essay saying that his company had become intolerant of all but liberal views has resigned Details >
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| Lords set to vote again on Rwanda deportation bill 2024-04-17 [bbci.co.uk] Peers are in a standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa. Details >
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| Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai producing. An election nigh. 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Let no one say “Suffs” lacks timing Details >
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| Israel makes own decisions, Netanyahu tells Cameron 2024-04-17 [bbci.co.uk] The UK foreign secretary tells Israeli leaders not to risk escalating tensions in the Middle East. Details >
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| As it happened: Sunak and Starmer clash at PMQs 2024-04-17 [bbci.co.uk] The PM says a Labour government would raise taxes - but Starmer says no-one has put up taxes more than Sunak. Details >
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| Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in US more likely to believe in climate change: AP-NORC poll 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are slightly more likely than the overall adult population to believe in human-caused climate change Details >
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| Senate will convene the Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats plot a quick dismissal 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas before arguments even begin Details >
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| Cameron in Israel to urge against war with Iran 2024-04-17 [bbci.co.uk] The UK foreign secretary is expected to urge the Israeli government to avoid further escalation with Iran. Details >
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| Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China Details >
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| UK inflation falls as meat and crumpet prices drop 2024-04-17 [bbci.co.uk] New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March. Details >
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| Michigan Democrats win special elections to regain full control of state government 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Michigan Democrats are back in full legislative control thanks to victories in two state House elections Details >
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| Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders in the US more likely to believe in climate change: AP-NORC poll 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are slightly more likely than the overall adult population to believe in human-caused climate change Details >
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| Senate to convene Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats plot quick dismissal 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas before arguments even begin Details >
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| Anti-Trump Republican Larry Hogan navigates dangerous political terrain in pivotal Senate contest 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] Larry Hogan has transformed Maryland’s sleepy Senate race into a top-tier contest in the fight for the Senate majority Details >
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| Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims 2024-04-17 [abcnews.com] A voting technology company targeted by bogus fraud claims related to the 2020 presidential election has settled a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outlet Details >
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