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Today: September 19, 2024

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Cardin eyes changes on Egypt, Turkey and around the world as he takes powerful Senate foreign post

The new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says he's considering policy changes toward Egypt, Turkey and other countries as he took over the powerful leadership of the panel

Cardin eyes changes on Egypt, Turkey and around the world as he takes powerful Senate foreign post
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Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery

A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker is going to federal prison for nearly five years

Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery
News|Political

Trump won't try to move Georgia case to federal court after judge rejected similar bid by Meadows

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say he will not seek to get his Georgia election interference case transferred to federal court

Trump won't try to move Georgia case to federal court after judge rejected similar bid by Meadows
Economy

Bridgewater's Ray Dalio warns of impending debt crisis in US - CNBC

Ray Dalio believes the United States is going to have a debt crisis and is closely watching the "risky" fiscal situation, CNBC reported on Thursday, citing an interview with the

Bridgewater's Ray Dalio warns of impending debt crisis in US - CNBC
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Appeals court will not delay Donald Trump civil fraud trial

A New York appeals court on Thursday refused to delay Donald Trump's scheduled Oct. 2 civil fraud trial, after the former U.S. president accused the trial

Appeals court will not delay Donald Trump civil fraud trial
Political

Shutdown looms as US Senate, House advance separate spending plans

The Democratic-led U.S.

Shutdown looms as US Senate, House advance separate spending plans
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Menendez says he will stay in US Senate despite resignation calls

Embattled U.S.

Menendez says he will stay in US Senate despite resignation calls
News

US Senate secures votes to advance temporary government funding bill

The U.S.

US Senate secures votes to advance temporary government funding bill
News

Biden administration to take new actions against antisemitism

The Biden administration will take a new step on Thursday aimed at countering discrimination based on shared ancestry, with plans by eight federal agencies to use the landmark

Biden administration to take new actions against antisemitism
Economy

IMF says US government shutdown is 'avoidable risk,' urges parties to reach consensus

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said a looming shutdown of the U.S. government posed an "avoidable risk" to the nation's economy, and urged parties to reach

IMF says US government shutdown is 'avoidable risk,' urges parties to reach consensus
Political

Guns, agency power cases loom as US Supreme Court charts rightward path

The U.S.

Guns, agency power cases loom as US Supreme Court charts rightward path
Political

Hardline shutdown push of the few frustrates US House Republicans

A small group of hardline Republicans in the U.S.

Hardline shutdown push of the few frustrates US House Republicans
Political

US government shutdown would hit 2,000 long-term disaster recovery projects -White House

The White House warned on Thursday a partial shutdown of the federal government that could occur this weekend would delay nearly 2,000 long-term disaster recovery projects.

US government shutdown would hit 2,000 long-term disaster recovery projects -White House
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House, Senate standoff raises chances of US government shutdown

Republican U.S.

House, Senate standoff raises chances of US government shutdown
Political

Rights advocate Cardin replaces Menendez as US Senate Foreign Relations chair

Senator Ben Cardin will serve as chairman of the U.S.

Rights advocate Cardin replaces Menendez as US Senate Foreign Relations chair
Political

Biden says government shutdown not inevitable

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that a government shutdown is not evitable, but that if there is one, a lot of vital work could be impacted in science and health.

Biden says government shutdown not inevitable
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Judge leaves Trump asset sales up in the air after fraud ruling

The New York judge who found Donald Trump liable for fraud on Wednesday stopped short of addressing whether his scathing decision would force the former U.S.

Judge leaves Trump asset sales up in the air after fraud ruling
Political

What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election

The 2024 presidential election promises to be like no other modern U.S. election.

What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election
World

US offers $5 million reward for information on killing of Ecuadorian presidential candidate

The U.S. is offering a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of those behind the killing of Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, Secretary

US offers $5 million reward for information on killing of Ecuadorian presidential candidate
World

Exclusive-Kosovo's president blames Serbia for shootout, says Kosovo 'under attack'

Kosovo's president Vjosa Osmani has accused Serbia and its president Aleksandar Vucic of being behind a shootout between armed men and Kosovar police in the north

Exclusive-Kosovo's president blames Serbia for shootout, says Kosovo 'under attack'
World

US, China talks gather momentum, paving way for Xi-Biden Summit- WSJ

Beijing and Washington are paving the way for Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

US, China talks gather momentum, paving way for Xi-Biden Summit- WSJ
World

China's US envoy urges 'practical' steps to help restore ties

China's ambassador to the United States said the Biden administration could help restore fraught relations by starting with "practical" steps, such as renewing a decades-old pact

China's US envoy urges 'practical' steps to help restore ties
Entertainment|Political

Second Republican presidential debate draws fewer viewers than first, with 9.5 million watching

The second Republican presidential debate this week attracted fewer viewers than the first debate in August, with an estimated 9.5 million tuning into Wednesday night’s event

Second Republican presidential debate draws fewer viewers than first, with 9.5 million watching
Political

Arizona says No Labels must accept all candidates even if the third party's leadership opposes them

Arizona’s top elections official says the No Labels party can’t block candidates from using its ballot line to run for office

Arizona says No Labels must accept all candidates even if the third party's leadership opposes them
World

Senior US, China diplomats meet in Washington in latest dialogue

Two senior U.S. and Chinese diplomats met in Washington and held what the U.S. side described as "candid, in-depth, and constructive consultation," the latest in a series of

Senior US, China diplomats meet in Washington in latest dialogue

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