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Ex-White House lawyer Ty Cobb warns Biden could be ‘in danger of retribution’ if Trump wins election

Former White House attorney Ty Cobb warned that President Biden could be “in danger of retribution” if former President Trump wins the upcoming election, following Trump’s remarks as a panel ruled against his immunity claims. “Well, I do believe that if Trump is elected that President Biden could be in danger of retribution,” Cobb told...
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CNN anchor pushes back on GOP lawmaker regarding president’s power to shut border: ‘You are just wrong’

CNN anchor Brianna Keilar pushed back on GOP Rep. Josh Brecheen's (R-Okla.) assertion about President Biden’s abilities to shut down the southern border, telling the lawmaker, “You are just wrong.” Keilar asked Brecheen to voice his concerns about the bipartisan Senate border deal that came out after months of negotiations. The legislation was endorsed by...
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Storm drenches California, bringing tornado warning, hundreds of mudslides

A second atmospheric river within days pelted California with hurricane-force winds, bringing tornado warnings and hundreds of mudslides. The Los Angeles area experienced one of the wettest storms in history, between 6 and 12 inches, that unleashed nearly 400 mudslides, and officials warned that the threat was not yet over, The Associated Press (AP) reported....
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Mayorkas impeachment, Israel aid bill votes fail in stunner for Johnson: Highlights

House Republicans failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. That was followed by a vote on a stand-alone Israel aid bill that President Biden has threatened to veto — another bill that went down in defeat. Israel aid had been part of Biden's supplemental funding request — along with border reforms, aid for Ukraine and...
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McDaniel may leave RNC chair after South Carolina primary

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Ronna McDaniel may step down from her post after the South Carolina primary election, multiple outlets reported Tuesday night.  McDaniel has faced pressure from party figures who have expressed dissatisfaction with the direction of the RNC and its lack of finances heading into a 2024 general election. In a statement...
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Evening Report — House to vote on Mayorkas impeachment

Plus: Trump's immunity challenge likely headed to the Supreme Court {beacon} Evening Report   © The Hill/Greg Nash House set to vote on Mayorkas impeachment The House is preparing to vote Tuesday evening on impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. It marks the culmination of months of attacks from GOP lawmakers...
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White House spokesperson apologizes for claiming US warned Iraq before strikes

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby apologized Tuesday for initially claiming the U.S. notified Baghdad before major airstrikes in Iraq last week. Kirby told reporters that he was mistaken when he told reporters last week of a notification to Iraq before the U.S. launched a wave of airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia groups and the...
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New Hampshire AG says fake Biden robocall before election traced to Texas firm

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella (R) said the fake President Biden robocall that discouraged voters from voting for him in the Granite State primary can be traced back to a Texas-based firm.  Formella said in a news release Tuesday that investigators identified the firm as Life Corp., which is run by Walter Monk. The...
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