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New York attorney general seeks Trump’s deposition as part of civil fraud investigation – The Washington Post

New York attorney general seeks Trump’s deposition as part of civil fraud investigation  The Washington Post New York’s attorney general is seeking to question Donald Trump under oath  NPR New York attorney general subpoenas Trump for testimony in civil fraud investigation  CNN New

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News Wrap: Nearly $100B in COVID relief was stolen, Secret Service says

In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. Secret Service says nearly $100 billion has been stolen from pandemic relief funds intended to help struggling businesses and unemployed workers. A record number of Americans are signing up for health insurance through

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Rep. Bowman on the progressive response to Manchin’s Build Back Better backtrack

In the three days since Sen. Joe Manchin threw up a massive roadblock on the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better agenda, Democrats have begun the scramble to salvage the bill or at least its key priorities. For progressives, the breakdown

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What you need to know about the extended student loan payment pause, child tax credit

American graduates and their families may be feeling relief Wednesday after the Biden administration extended a pause on student loan payments. Payments will not be required before May 1, and the extension will help around 41 million borrowers. Meanwhile, millions

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Tigrayan forces announce retreat, but Ethiopia rejects peace overture

In Ethiopia, a civil war that’s been raging for more than a year seems to be entering a new phase. Rebel forces from the Tigray region are relinquishing areas seized from federal control. But the government of President Abiy Ahmed

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Statement from Senior Advisor and Chief Spokesperson Symone Sanders on Staff Member Close Contact to the Vice President – The White House

Statement from Senior Advisor and Chief Spokesperson Symone Sanders on Staff Member Close Contact to the Vice President  The White House White House: Biden negative for COVID-19 after close contact  KOLD White House staffer on Air Force One tests positive for COVID.

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Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon carjacked at gunpoint in Philadelphia – NBC News

Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon carjacked at gunpoint in Philadelphia  NBC News Democratic congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in Philadelphia  CNN US Rep Mary Gay Scanlon Carjacked At Gunpoint In South Philadelphia, Spokesperson Says  CBS Philly Congresswoman carjacked in Philadelphia: Mary Gay Scanlon’s vehicle stolen

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The latest on the coronavirus pandemic and the Omicron variant: Live updates – CNN

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic and the Omicron variant: Live updates  CNNView Full Coverage on Google News

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‘This speech is unhinged’: Russia expert explains why he was truly ‘scared’ by Putin’s recent remarks

During a video conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month, President Joe Biden warned that there will be “strong economic and other measures” from the United States and its NATO allies in Europe if Russia invades Ukraine. Michael

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The House Jan. 6 committee wants to interview Jim Jordan – NPR

The House Jan. 6 committee wants to interview Jim Jordan  NPR House committee seeks to interview GOP firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan about January 6  CNN House Jan. 6 committee requests ‘voluntary cooperation’ from GOP Rep. Jim Jordan  Fox News Jan. 6 committee asks

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