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McConnell, other GOP senators question Trump over Putin invitation to G20 summit in December
Seven Republican senators signed onto the open letter, which was led by Democrats and expressed "serious concern" about the possibility of Putin attending the summit in December amid a war with Ukraine.
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Trump admin to launch new America.gov AI tool to streamline government access next week
The day-long event will take place on Tuesday and will feature President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Officials will then launch America.gov, which is a new website designed to enhance "the citizen experience."
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Jack Smith to testify in front of Senate Judiciary Committee next week
Smith will now testify in front of the panel on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and the hearing will take place in the Hart Senate Office Building. It will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern.
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Bipartisan pressure building on Biden to cut off Russian oil imports, expand U.S. production
On Friday, a bipartisan group of 18 senators introduced a bill to cease oil imports from Russia and boost domestic production to offset the lost supply.
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Defense Department: 'Vast majority' of $350 million in military aid to Ukraine has been delivered
Roughly $240 million in aid has reached Ukraine, including "the most-needed capabilities, like anti-armor capabilities," Defense Department official says
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Trump-appointed judge stops challenge to GOP Rep. Cawthorn's candidacy over Jan. 6
"HUGE VICTORY! The left's lawfare tactics have failed. On to re-election!" Rep. Madison Cawthorn tweeted in response to the ruling.
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Fourteen states sue Biden to divulge secret contacts about school board 'domestic terrorism' letter
Agencies invoke "unusual circumstances" to exceed FOIA window for turning over communications with National School Boards Association.
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California's Newsom releases plan to address rampant homelessness, orders drug, mental health help
The plan is awaiting approval in the California legislature.
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Supreme Court reimposes death sentence on Boston Marathon bomber
High-court's 6-3 decision rejected the defense's argument that the judge at Tsarnaev's 2015 trial improperly restricted the questioning of prospective jurors
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Inspector general shrugs at decade-long security lapses at Voice of America parent agency
House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans are not letting up on U.S. Agency for Global Media, however.
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IRS attempting to hire 10,000 workers in attempt to resolve tax return backlog
The government agency is dealing with a backlog of nearly 24 million tax returns.
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American TV producer for Russian oligarch charged with 2014 Crimea-related sanctions
Jack Hanick worked for years for sanctioned oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev, then lied to FBI on matter, Justice Department says
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Son testifies against father charged with storming the Capitol on January 6
Guy Reffitt's son tipped off the FBI about his presence at the January 6 Capitol breach.