Latest GOP Speaker Nominee Emmer Ends Bid After Trump Criticism
Representative Tom Emmer dropped his bid for House speaker Tuesday after criticism from Donald Trump, becoming the third
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US military advisers invoke lessons of Iraq in urging Israelis to avoid all-out ground assault in Gaza
American military officials are trying to steer Israel away from the type of brutal, urban combat the US engaged in against insurgents during the Iraq War, in an effort to keep the Israelis from getting bogged down in bloody, house-by-house fighting as they prepare for an assault on Gaza, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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About 305,000 student loan borrowers got monthly bills with the wrong amount
Many of the borrowers received bills with charges higher than they should be. The Department of Education identified the errors and directed student loan servicing companies to place the impacted borrowers in an administrative forbearance during which they are not required to make payments.
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ABC News: Mark Meadows received immunity to testify to special counsel in federal election subversion probe
Donald Trump's former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, was granted immunity by special counsel Jack Smith and has met with federal prosecutors multiple times in the investigation of the efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according to a report from ABC News.
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Florida asks Supreme Court to allow its anti-drag law to take effect
Florida's attorney general on Tuesday asked the US Supreme Court to allow a law that a federal court judge says
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Blinken warns US will defend itself 'swiftly and decisively' against attacks by Iran or proxies
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that while "the United States does not seek conflict with Iran," it will act to defend itself "swiftly and decisively" against attacks by Iran or its proxies, and called on United Nations member states to urge Iran not to become directly involved in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Hamas operatives used phone lines installed in tunnels under Gaza to plan Israel attack over 2 years, sources familiar with intelligence say
Intelligence shared with the United States suggests a small cell of Hamas operatives planning the deadly surprise attack on Israel communicated via a network of hardwired phones built into the network of tunnels underneath Gaza over a period of two years, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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Who is Rep. Tom Emmer, the House GOP's new speaker nominee?
Rep. Tom Emmer, the House majority whip whose bid for House speaker was thrown into immediate jeopardy Tuesday afternoon, has tried to balance an at-times moderate voting record while trying to appeal to the Donald Trump-aligned base of the Republican Party.
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Tom Emmer: Republicans pick third nominee for House Speaker
But the Minnesota congressman may face difficulty winning votes from allies of ex-President Donald Trump.
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Nigeria Aims to Emulate OECD Nations in Tax Revenue Collection
The Nigerian government’s efforts to boost revenue will help reduce its loan-service ratio by almost a half in
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Meta Sued by California, States Over Harmful Youth Marketing
Meta Platforms Inc. was sued by California and a group of more than 30 states over claims that
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Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis in court for possible guilty plea in Georgia case
Former Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis arrived in Fulton County court Tuesday morning for what appears to be an unscheduled hearing in the Georgia election subversion case, an indication of a potential plea deal.
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