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'Republicans, beware': Dem super PAC bankrolled by dark money group meddles in key GOP primary

POLITICS June 20, 2024

'Republicans, beware': Dem super PAC bankrolled by dark money group meddles in key GOP primary

A Democrat linked group has jumped into a key Colorado GOP primary in an effort to boost a Republican as "too conservative" hoping to provide the Democrat with an easier path.

House Republican demands action against US nonprofit whose journalist held Israeli hostages at Gaza home

Israel June 20, 2024

House Republican demands action against US nonprofit whose journalist held Israeli hostages at Gaza home

Rep. Mike Lawler demands action against a U.S. nonprofit overseeing The Palestine Chronicle, after one of its journalists held Israeli hostages.

Progressive mayor challenges rival to name 'three drag queens' in city: 'redeem yourself'

Politics June 20, 2024

Progressive mayor challenges rival to name 'three drag queens' in city: 'redeem yourself'

At a recent debate, San Francisco Mayor London Breed challenged rival Mark Farrell to name three city drag queens to prove his appreciation for the city's LGBT community.

American ballerina accused of spying stands trial in Moscow for $51 Ukraine donation

Russia June 20, 2024

American ballerina accused of spying stands trial in Moscow for $51 Ukraine donation

Around a dozen cases in Russia focus on exaggerated charges in what appears to be a crackdown on anti-war and anti-Putin sentiment in the country as the Ukraine war languishes.

‘Life and death’: House GOP faces mounting pressure to target DEI in medical schools

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2024

‘Life and death’: House GOP faces mounting pressure to target DEI in medical schools

More than 50 conservative groups are pushing Speaker Mike Johnson to take up a bill to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at medical schools.

Senate stumped over COVID origins: What we know – and don’t know

POLITICS June 19, 2024

Senate stumped over COVID origins: What we know – and don’t know

Many questions remain about the origins of COVID-19, with some theorizing the virus came from a Chinese lab while others suspect the virus emerged naturally from a Wuhan wet market.

Fox News Poll: A majority continues to side with the Israelis over the Palestinians

Fox News Poll June 19, 2024

Fox News Poll: A majority continues to side with the Israelis over the Palestinians

Jan 6 subpoenas against Trump aides would be revoked under new bill

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2024

Jan 6 subpoenas against Trump aides would be revoked under new bill

More than two dozen House Republicans are backing a push to revoke subpoenas sent to former President Trump aides by the now-defunct House select committee on Jan. 6.

'Outspoken Black man': 'Squad' Rep Bowman points to this reason for pro-Israel lobby's attacks

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 19, 2024

'Outspoken Black man': 'Squad' Rep Bowman points to this reason for pro-Israel lobby's attacks

Rep. Jamaal Bowman slammed the pro-Israel lobby in the U.S. for funding Westchester County Executive George Latimer during a heated Tuesday night debate.

Israel on the ballot in Westchester as activists slam 'Squad' incumbent amid reported photo flap

POLITICS June 19, 2024

Israel on the ballot in Westchester as activists slam 'Squad' incumbent amid reported photo flap

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, the "Squad member" and former principal, continues to be under fire for his stance on the Israel-Palestinian conflict.