
Clyburn says Biden pushed to move South Carolina up in primary calendar to avoid 'embarrassment'
President Joe Biden supported a decision to make South Carolina, not New Hampshire, the first Democratic presidential primary state in 2024 so as to avoid "embarrassment" in a state where the demographic makeup is less favorable to Democrats, Rep. Jim Clyburn told CNN's Chris Wallace.
1970-01-01 08:00

Debt ceiling talks hit a snag, negotiators press pause for now
Debt ceiling talks between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy'a office have hit a snag, and negotiators have put a pause on the talks, multiple sources tell CNN.
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Two employees of US Mission in Nigeria found 'alive and safe' days after convoy attack
Two employees of the US Mission in Nigeria have been found "alive and safe" days after an attack on a US convoy left seven others dead.
1970-01-01 08:00

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott files to run for president
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has filed to run for president in 2024, according to the Federal Election Commission's website.
1970-01-01 08:00

DC metro police officer accused of tipping off Proud Boys leader about his impending arrest
A Washington, DC, metro police officer was arrested Friday on federal charges of misleading investigators about his communications with Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio -- including when the officer allegedly tipped off Tarrio about his impending arrest.
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Biden tells G7 allies the US will support joint F-16 training effort for Ukrainians
President Joe Biden informed G7 leaders on Friday that the US will support a joint effort with allies and partners to train Ukrainian pilots on fourth generation aircraft, including F16s, a senior administration official tells CNN.
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US Central Command investigating after strike 'may have resulted' in a civilian killed in Syria
The US military is investigating a strike in Syria earlier this month that "may have resulted" in a civilian being killed, according to a statement from US Central Command.
1970-01-01 08:00

Defense personnel alarmed after memos reveal Air Force leadership warned about Pentagon leaker but let him continue working
Newly released memos revealing that Air Force leadership repeatedly warned Airman 1st Class Jack Teixeira about inappropriately accessing classified intelligence have left former and current defense personnel baffled at how he retained his security clearance and was able to continue sharing classified information for months.
1970-01-01 08:00

Disney rocks DeSantis ahead of expected White House bid announcement
"DeSantisland" was likely not the happiest place on Earth on Thursday.
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Concern over debt limit talks follows Biden to Group of 7 meeting in Japan
President Joe Biden faces his fellow world leaders Friday in Japan under the shadow of a looming default on US debt, a scenario his advisers said risks subverting American leadership and sending the global economy into tailspin.
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Accounting error frees $3 billion for Ukraine weapons assistance
The Biden administration made an accounting error in assessing the value of the military support that the US has given to Ukraine to date, freeing up approximately $3 billion more in aid, an amount likely to mitigate the need for Congress to pass an additional assistance package before the end of the fiscal year in September, multiple congressional and administration officials told CNN.
1970-01-01 08:00

Chinese commerce minister to meet US counterpart in Washington next week
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will meet both US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai next week, the Chinese Embassy said Thursday, as the United States and China try to recalibrate strained relations.
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