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House to consider Russia sanctions bill next week that passed Senate with bipartisan support
If passed and signed by Trump, the bill, which was championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would impose harsher sanctions on Russia and buyers of Russian oil and gas than those the U.S. previously imposed.
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Nearly 60 Democrats signed onto a letter condemning lynchings, but most cases ruled suicides
Of the cases cited, most were suicides. One of the cases being investigated as a homicide, and the person of interest in the case is black. Another case remains under investigation, but none of the cases have identified a non-Black suspect.
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Watch Live: Trump attends Pentagon commemoration of 9/11 attacks
President Trump attends Pentagon commemoration of 9/11 attacks
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Prosecutors seek to limit Trump speech about law enforcement in classified documents case
“Trump’s repeated mischaracterization of these facts in widely distributed messages as an attempt to kill him, his family, and Secret Service agents has endangered law enforcement officers involved in the investigation and prosecution of this case and threatened the integrity of these proceedings,” prosecutors told Cannon. “A restriction prohibiting future similar statements does not restrict legitimate speech.”
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Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue 'Call of Duty' maker and Meta
The lawsuit alleges that Call of Duty was partly responsible for the shooting because the shooter had been playing the game since he was 15, including one game that allowed him to “practice” with a version of the rifle that he used in the shooting, according to the Associated Press.
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New Mexico judge rejects attempt to dismiss Alec Baldwin involuntary manslaughter case
The set's armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in March, and sentenced to 18 months in prison. If convicted in his trial this July, Baldwin could also face up to 18 months in prison.
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You Vote: Do you approve of Rick Scott's bid to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Minority Leader?
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You Vote: Do you think Justice Alito will have to recuse himself amid flag controversy?
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PETA and Project Veritas agree? Mainstream media absent from challenge to ban on public recording
Full 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out panel ruling that struck down Oregon law that bans "unannounced" audio recording of politicians - but not police - in public. Animal rights, free speech groups side with Project Veritas.
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Three members of American missionary group killed by gangs in Haiti
The two deceased Americans have been identified as David Lloyd III and his wife, Natalie, who were full-time missionaries with the organization Missions in Haiti. Natalie Lloyd was the daughter of Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker. The third member of the group has not been identified.
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Lloyd Austin to transfer powers to deputy while undergoing medical procedure
The procedure is elective, minimally invasive, and “is not related to his cancer diagnosis and has had no effect on his excellent cancer prognosis,” Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement.
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Texas Sen. John Cornyn says he will run for reelection in 2026
Cornyn is one of three senators vying for the top Republican position in the Senate, now that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced that he will step down as party leader at the end of the year. Sens. John Thune from South Dakota, and Rick Scott from Florida are also running for the seat.