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Hunter Biden‘s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle and a woman he was later romantically involved with both testified Wednesday in his federal gun trial after his attorney sought to cast doubt on the authenticity of personal messages allegedly from his personal devices. Buhle, who was married to Hunter Biden for 20 years and shares three daughters with
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Washington — The Georgia Court of Appeals temporarily halted proceedings in the 2020 election case involving former President Donald Trump while it reviews a trial judge’s ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the case. The stay issued by the court applies only to Trump and the eight co-defendants who
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Washington — A Democratic-led effort to advance legislation protecting access to contraception fell short in the Senate on Wednesday, with most Republicans opposing the measure that was aimed at highlighting reproductive rights heading into November’s election. The vote to advance the measure failed with 51 votes in favor to 39 against, with just two Republicans
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Less than a week after joining TikTok, former President Donald Trump’s following on the app has dwarfed those of his opponents in the presidential race, with his account racking up 5.6 million followers and amassing more than 87 million views on his first video. An account for President Biden’s campaign has 360,100 followers. Independent candidate
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Washington — Top U.S. counterterrorism official Christy Abizaid will step down next month as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, or NCTC, after three years in the role, U.S. officials confirmed on Wednesday. She will be replaced by Brett Holmgren, the current director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, or INR, the State Department’s
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Prosecution calls first witness in Hunter Biden’s criminal trial – CBS News Watch CBS News The criminal trial of Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, continued Tuesday as the prosecution called its first witness. Scott MacFarlane recaps the day’s events. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,
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Biden announces sweeping changes to asylum system – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden on Tuesday unveiled a new executive order restricting asylum claims at the U.S. border. The move comes after congressional Republicans twice tanked a previously negotiated deal on border legislation, and as many voters say immigration is a top issue for
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The GOP-controlled Arizona Legislature on Tuesday approved a proposal to ask voters to weigh in on a ballot measure this fall to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location outside of a port of entry. Hours earlier, President Biden unveiled plans to restrict the number of
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Michigan lawmakers discuss gas tax replacement Michigan lawmakers discuss gas tax replacement 02:36 Many Americans still aren’t sold on going electric for their next car purchase. High prices and a lack of easy-to-find charging stations are major sticking points, a new poll shows. About 4 in 10 U.S. adults say they would be at least
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Washington — The House passed a Republican-backed bill that would punish the International Criminal Court over the decision to seek the arrests of top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The bill passed the House in a vote of 247 to 155. Forty-two Democrats joined 205 Republicans to vote in favor of it, further exposing
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