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Entering the age of artificial truth

Open-source AI tools are turning the internet into an even murkier den of confusion. #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/4172906-entering-the-age-of-artificial-truth/?utm_source=press.coop

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How 'disaster politics' could help make — or break — Newsom's future

As the leader of an increasingly disaster-prone state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is no stranger to managing extreme weather events — but the way he navigates forthcoming storms could play a key role in his future political ambitions. Newsom has already weathered a deluge of... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4172017-how-disaster-politics-could-help-make-or-break-newsoms-future/?utm_source=press.coop

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Most states in South have banned gender-affirming care for trans youth

Gender-affirming treatments, including puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries, are now inaccessible for transgender minors in much of the South because of new laws that heavily restrict or ban such care for youths younger than 18. Since 2021, lawmakers in 12 of the 16 states considered... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4172082-most-states-south-banned-gender-affirming-care-trans-youth/?utm_source=press.coop

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Pence calls it 'heartening' to hear GOP candidates back him on Jan. 6

Former Vice President Mike Pence (R) said Sunday it was “heartening” to hear other GOP candidates during last week's debate back his actions on Jan. 6, 2021 in which he refused to cave to pressure by former President Trump to reverse the previous year's election results. “It was... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4173526-pence-calls-it-heartening-to-hear-gop-candidates-back-him-on-jan-6/?utm_source=press.coop

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Raskin says Trump's Georgia case 'custom made' for prosecuting racketeering

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said on Sunday that the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) seems “custom-made” for the Fulton County election indictment against former President Trump and his 18 co-defendants.  In an interview on CNN’s... #press

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4173517-raskin-says-trumps-georgia-case-custom-made-for-prosecuting-racketeering/?utm_source=press.coop

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Trump attorney blows off weight of criminal charges: 'We’re not concerned'

An attorney and legal spokesperson for former President Trump on Sunday insisted that his team has no concerns over the mounting criminal charges he faces, which carry hundreds of years in prison, and maintained there is no need to prep the former president for... #press

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4173506-trump-attorney-blows-off-weight-of-criminal-charges-were-not-concerned/?utm_source=press.coop

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Dana Bash spars with Ramaswamy over race remarks

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy sparred with CNN anchor Dana Bash in an interview on Sunday where she peppered him with questions about his comparison of remarks made by Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) to that of “modern grand wizards of the modern KKK.” Ramaswamy stood by his remarks, which... #press

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4173435-dana-bash-spars-with-ramaswamy-over-race-remarks/?utm_source=press.coop

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Sanders shoots down suggestion that his support for Biden is out of fear

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday defended his endorsement of President Biden and pushed back against criticism from third-party progressive candidate Cornel West, who claimed the senator was supporting Biden because he’s “fearful of neo-fascism of Trump.”... #press

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4173493-sanders-shoots-down-suggestion-that-his-support-for-biden-is-out-of-fear/?utm_source=press.coop

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In the face of a national drug shortage, the US must bolster its supply chains

It should be without question that part of the United States's strategy on pandemic preparedness include building a resilient drug supply chain ready to meet the needs of the public. #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4169657-in-the-face-of-a-national-drug-shortage-the-us-must-bolster-its-supply-chains/?utm_source=press.coop

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Biden official says campaign won't focus on Trump or Hunter Biden legal problems

Cedric Richmond, the co-chair of the Biden campaign, said Sunday the president's 2024 run will not focus on the legal problems facing former President Trump or President Biden's son, Hunter Biden. When asked on ABC's "This Week" about Trump and Hunter... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4173462-biden-official-says-campaign-wont-focus-on-trump-or-hunter-biden-legal-problems/?utm_source=press.coop

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Biden campaign co-chair dodges questions on president’s age

Cedric Richmond, President Biden's campaign co-chair in 2024, on Sunday dodged questions about the president's age as he approaches reelection to another four years in office, instead pointing to the "kitchen table issues" Americans are facing. When asked on ABC's "This Week" how the campaign will... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4173428-biden-campaign-co-chair-dodges-questions-on-presidents-age/?utm_source=press.coop

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India's successful moon landing highlights Russia's aerospace downfall

For Russia, the failure of Luna 25 is a reminder of how much Vladimir Putin has misjudged the way to achieve national greatness in the 21st century. #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/4171440-indias-successful-moon-landing-highlights-russias-aerospace-downfall/?utm_source=press.coop

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Christie says Trump as 2024 GOP nominee means four more years of Biden

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie assessed Sunday that if former President Trump is the Republican nominee, President Biden will be win the general election and another four years in the White House in 2024. “I think what it [Trump as the Republican nominee]... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4173424-christie-says-trump-as-2024-gop-nominee-means-four-more-years-of-biden/?utm_source=press.coop

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Coercive abortions are at the heart of the FDA abortion pill case

What drove the FDA's agenda was a desire for higher abortion rates, even if it meant tolerating higher risks of abuse and coercion of women. #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4169247-coercive-abortions-are-at-the-heart-of-the-fda-abortion-pill-case/?utm_source=press.coop

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Climate deniers are entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts

Here is a brief summary of facts about climate change and its effect on the lives and livelihoods of all Americans. #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4172158-climate-deniers-are-entitled-to-their-own-opinions-but-not-their-own-facts/?utm_source=press.coop

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Wagner boss confirmed dead by Russian officials

A Russian investigation concluded on Sunday that Yevgeniy Prigozhin, the longtime leader of the Wagner Group, was killed in the aircraft crash last week that killed all those on board. In a statement Sunday, Russian officials said they have determined that the DNA results examined from the remains of those who... #press

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4173380-wagner-boss-confirmed-dead-by-russian-officials/?utm_source=press.coop

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Sanction the oligarchs, not just the Kremlin

A false distinction has arisen whereby sanctions aimed at the Kremlin are deemed "smart," whereas targeting oligarchs is deemed merely symbolic. #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4169120-sanctioned-russian-oligarchs-are-promoting-geopolitical-tensions/?utm_source=press.coop

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Karl Rove hits Ramaswamy for 'over-the-top' debate performance that was 'robotic'

Republican strategist Karl Rove criticized conservative entrepreneur and GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy for his “over-the-top” and “robotic” performance at Wednesday night’s debate. Rove told radio talk show host John Catsimatidis on WABC 770 AM’s “Cats Roundtable” on Sunday... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4173039-karl-rove-hits-ramaswamy-robotic-debate-performance/?utm_source=press.coop

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2024 Republicans want to eliminate the Education Department. What would that look like?

Multiple Republican presidential candidates made it clear at this week’s debate that the Department of Education is in danger if they are elected. “Let’s shut down the head of the snake, the Department of Education,” Vivek Ramaswamy said. “Take... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4171756-2024-republicans-want-to-eliminate-the-education-department-what-would-that-look-like/?utm_source=press.coop

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Climate activists call on Biden to take more forceful action

Ask young activists about the Biden administration’s efforts to address the climate, and they’re quick to point out the problem isn’t close to being solved. Despite historic climate moves put in motion by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which hit its first anniversary last week, many... #press

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4162153-climate-activists-call-on-biden-to-take-more-forceful-action/?utm_source=press.coop

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