In a rare public statement, the Democratic president’s son slammed a Republican subpoena requesting closed-door testimony, saying it could be manipulated.
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Supreme Court to hear case that could undo Capitol riot charge for hundreds – and Trump
The court’s decision to weigh in on the obstruction charge could threaten the start of Trump’s trial, currently scheduled for March 4.
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Supreme Court will rule on limits on commonly used abortion medication
The justices will hear appeals to a ruling that would cut off access to mifepristone through the mail and impose other restrictions.
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House Republicans unite to approve impeachment inquiry into President Biden
Donald Trump has pushed his Republican allies in Congress to move swiftly on impeaching Biden, part of his broader calls for vengeance and retribution against his political enemies, even though they have no evidence of wrongdoing.
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Far-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament
The parliament slapped the highest possible financial penalty on Grzegorz Braun, forcing him to lose half of 3 months of his salary and per diems for half a year.
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Fulton County election worker testifies Giuliani’s ‘crazy lies’ ruined her life
Rudy Giuliani told reporters late Monday he plans to testify that his voting fraud allegations are true.
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Argentina sharply devalues its currency and cuts subsidies as part of shock economic measures
New President Javier Milei says the adjustments are needed to deal with an economic ’emergency.’
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Trump’s lawyers again ask for early verdict in civil fraud trial; judge says ‘no way’
Closing arguments are scheduled for Jan. 11, just 4 days before the Iowa caucuses start the presidential primary season.
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New York’s high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of U.S. House
New York’s highest court has ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections.
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Florida fines high school for allowing transgender student to play girls volleyball
The school was fined $16,500 and the girl was barred from playing boys sports for 11 months.