Nation and World Politics
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Hundreds of demonstrators arrested in Cannon Rotunda for protesting Gaza war
Jul 24, 2024 7:22 am - U.S. Capitol Police arrested around 200 people protesting U.S. weapons sales to Israel inside the rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building on Tuesday afternoon, just a...
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Harris asks for 2024 support from women of color during an address at a historically Black sorority
Jul 24, 2024 7:10 am - WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris told members of the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta on Wednesday that “we are not playing around” and asked for their ...
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In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu seeks support for war in Gaza, sparking large protests
Jul 24, 2024 7:08 am - WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to Congress Wednesday ...
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Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says
Jul 24, 2024 7:06 am - WASHINGTON — The gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is believed to have done a Google search one week before the shooting of “How far ...
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Harris packs first rally as Trump retools for new opponentJul 23, 2024 9:11 pm - WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Vice President Harris made her presidential campaign trail debut Tuesday with record grass-roots fundraising, the largest Democratic crowd to date and ...
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Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bidJul 23, 2024 9:08 pm - WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid. Biden poste...
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U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning from office following his corruption conviction
Jul 23, 2024 1:33 pm - TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Eg...
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Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid
Jul 23, 2024 12:37 pm - REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware — President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bi...
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Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
Jul 23, 2024 9:41 am - The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job, according to an email she sent to staff, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission.
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Hamas and Fatah sign declaration in Beijing on ending yearslong rift as war rages in Gaza
Jul 23, 2024 7:36 am - RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah signed a declaration in Beijing on ending a yearslong rift, the groups said Tuesday, taking a step toward resol...