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Donald Trump trial: Defense dings Carroll’s rape story for ‘lack of details’

A nine-member jury began hearing E. Jean Carroll's allegations that Donald Trump raped her over two decades ago in a Bergdorf Goodman department store, prompting the former president's defense to open fire on a "lack of details."

Michael McCaul calls on State Department to release report on Afghanistan withdrawal

The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee demanded the State Department release the department’s review of the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Taliban killed ISIS-K cell leader behind Kabul airport bombing: Pentagon

The U.S. military spent Tuesday alerting the families of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the ISIS-K suicide bombing at the Kabul airport in August 2021 that the Taliban had recently killed an alleged terrorist cell leader behind the attack.

Florida legislature to consider proposal that would allow DeSantis to launch 2024 bid

Florida's legislature is set to consider an amendment Wednesday that would clear the way for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to run for president in 2024.

Warren’s attempt to end Tuberville’s abortion standoff with Pentagon fails

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) made several different motions for unanimous consent to confirm military promotions in the Senate that have been stalled, but they were blocked by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Tuesday over his objection to the Defense Department's abortion policy.

McCarthy debt ceiling plan would reduce deficit by $4.8 trillion over next decade, CBO says

The debt ceiling package proposal by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) could drop the nation’s deficit by $4.8 trillion over the next 10 years, according to an estimate by the Congressional Budget Office.

US aid to Ukraine may be contingent on success of upcoming counteroffensive

While Biden administration officials have repeatedly noted their support for Ukraine as it fends off Russian aggression, the future may be contingent upon the success of an upcoming counteroffensive.

Bernie Sanders won’t run for president and will endorse Biden for reelection

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) won’t run for president in 2024, signaling that the 81-year-old senator will never again seek the White House after two failed presidential bids over the last decade.

GOP senators urge Biden to sanction Chinese firm Huawei Cloud

Nine Republican senators urged the Biden administration on Tuesday to impose sanctions and take other action against Huawei Cloud and other cloud service providers that they believe pose a threat to national and economic security.

Louisiana announces ESG investigation into major climate fund

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has ordered an investigation into a major investor-led coalition that aims to fight climate change through the financial sector.
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