Navarro scolds anti-Trump protester after court hearing: 'Shame on you, ma’am'
Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro argued with an anti-Trump protester on the steps of the federal courthouse in Washington on Wednesday after a judge ruled he can not claim executive privilege as a defense in his contempt of Congress trial. Navarro attempted... #press
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Biden says he plans to call McConnell after second freeze at mic
President Biden said Wednesday he plans to call Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after the leader appeared to freeze up while taking questions from reporters. The incident, which happened in Covington, Ky., is the second time in recent weeks that McConnell has stopped... #press
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HHS sends recommendation to DEA on rescheduling marijuana
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sent its findings on marijuana to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as part of the Biden administration's efforts into possibly altering marijuana's status in the U.S. In October 2022, President Biden requested that the HHS Secretary and the... #press
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How to better tax the rich men north (and south) of Richmond
Income from wealth gets a special lower tax rate, so someone whose money comes from their big investment portfolio pays less than someone who earns the same amount by working. #press
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Opioid overdose antidote Narcan will be available over the counter in days
The opioid overdose antidote Narcan will be available to purchase over the counter in a few days, making it the first treatment of its kind accessible to the public without a prescription. In a statement Wednesday, manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions announced the... #press
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Sam Bankman-Fried attorneys say they are 'unable to adequately prepare' for trial
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team told the federal judge overseeing his case that they are "unable to adequately prepare" for his trial. In a letter addressed to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, the lawyers argued that the government did... #press
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McConnell on government funding prospects: 'It's a pretty big mess'
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) didn’t mince words on Wednesday when discussing the hurdles Washington faces in preventing a government shutdown next month. “It's a pretty big mess,” he said in Kentucky on Wednesday afternoon, before once again appearing to freeze while... #press
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First alleged Jan. 6 rioter to enter Capitol tunnel apprehended by FBI, over two years later
The first person to allegedly enter the Capitol Building’s southwest terrace tunnel on Jan. 6, 2021, has been arrested by the FBI — over two years after the riot, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Brett Rotella of North Carolina became... #press
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2 ways Democratic prosecutors could be botching the Trump indictments
In the case of everyone vs. Donald Trump, the prosecutors are making serious mistakes that could boomerang on them and bolster Trump. #press
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US citizens urged to leave Haiti immediately
The State Department urged all U.S. citizens to leave Haiti Wednesday, strengthening previous warnings over safety concerns in the country. “Given the current security situation and infrastructure challenges, U.S. citizens in Haiti should depart Haiti as soon as possible via commercial or private transport,” the department said.... #press
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McConnell freezes for second time during press conference
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) appeared to freeze up at the podium while taking questions in Kentucky on Wednesday, the second time in recent weeks that he paused while talking to reporters. During a gaggle in Covington, Ky., a reporter asked McConnell, 81, for his thoughts about running... #press
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Our clean energy transition requires hydrogen — we must treat it fairly
To scale up clean hydrogen, we must avoid immediately imposing additionality and other constraints on the nascent industry. #press
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Supermoon could team up with Idalia to raise tides even higher
A rare blue supermoon could raise tides above normal just as Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida’s west coast, exacerbating flooding from the storm. #press
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Higher education levels linked with civic engagement, better health: Gallup
Story at a glance Those with higher education levels are linked with more civic engagement and better physical health, according to a new analysis from Gallup. Charitable giving rates increase with each successive level of educational attainment,... #press
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Anti-abortion activist who kept fetuses at home convicted of blocking access to DC clinic
A group of anti-abortion activists, including a woman who famously stored fetal remains in a refrigerator in her Washington, D.C., row house basement, has been convicted of violating federal law after blockading the Washington... #press
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GOP state lawmaker arrested in Alabama on felony voter fraud charges
Alabama state Rep. David Cole (R) on Tuesday was arrested and charged with voter fraud, accusing the lawmaker of voting in “multiple or unauthorized locations,” according to jail records provided by Madison County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s records, Cole was... #press
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Reassessing US funding for Ukraine: Seeking clarity, responsibility and accountability
I cannot in good conscience support further taxpayer dollars for an undefined conflict. #press
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Job growth dips sharply as labor market cools
Job growth in the private sector slowed sharply in August, coming in below economists’ expectations and hinting at a cooling labor market. The private sector added only 177,000 jobs in August, according to the latest ADP National Employment report released on Wednesday. This marks a significant drop from July’s numbers, which ADP... #press
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Stuart Varney, Dana Perino to moderate second GOP debate on Fox Business
The moderators for next month's second Republican presidential primary debate have been set. Fox hosts Stuart Varney and Dana Perino, as well as Univision's Ilia Calderón, will preside over the Sept. 23 event, which will be held at at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in... #press
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White House warns Russia, North Korea weapons negotiations are ‘actively advancing’
The Biden administration on Wednesday said they had new intelligence demonstrating that arms negotiations between Russia and North Korea are “actively advancing.” White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby warned Pyongyang to not provide... #press
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