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Blinken, Sanders and Graham offer differing takes on latest State Dept. report on Israel's possible humanitarian violations in Gaza

In the wake of a new report suggesting that Israel may have violated international humanitarian law during military operations in Gaza, high-profile guests appeared on Sunday morning shows to share their views on the subject. The 46-page report, released on Friday by the State Department, also found that it is impossible to verify whether or […]

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Gold bars, basement carpeting and more. Here’s what prosecutors say bought off a US senator

A version of this story appears in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey faces his second, distinct bribery and corruption trial in seven years starting Monday. This new case is a complicated affair involving multiple gold bars, envelopes of cash,

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Controversy follows Gov. Kristi Noem as she is banned by two more South Dakota tribes

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is now banned from entering nearly 20% of her state after two more tribes banished her this week over comments she made earlier this year about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels. The latest developments in the ongoing tribal dispute come on the heels of the backlash Noem faced for

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The Flores agreement has protected migrant children for nearly 3 decades. Changes may be coming.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration is expected to try to partially end a 27-year-old agreement that provides court oversight of how the federal government cares for migrant children in its custody, according to an attorney with Children’s Rights, which represents children in the case. The anticipated move comes weeks after the Health and

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House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but chaos lingers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in a brazen push to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, but the resounding rejection by Republicans and Democrats tired of the turmoil does not guarantee an end to the GOP chaos. One of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters in Congress, Greene stood on the House

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Defense attacks Stormy Daniels' credibility as she returns to the stand in Trump's hush money trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Stormy Daniels will return to the witness stand Thursday in Donald Trump‘s hush money trial as the defense tries to undermine the credibility of the porn actor’s salacious testimony about their alleged sexual encounter and the money she was paid to keep quiet. The trial against the former president kicks back

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Biden threatens to cut Israel off from bombs and artillery shells if they invade Rafah

President Joe Biden underlined his threat to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The White House has warned Israel of what will happen if they launch a large invasion of Rafah. Biden said he would cut off Israel from offensive weapons if such an invasion occurred. President Joe Biden on Wednesday underlined his warning to Israeli

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Biden campaign goes after Trump on health care in $14 million ad boost

President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign on Wednesday announced $14 million in new spending across battleground states while launching an ad hitting former President Donald Trump on health care. The spending includes seven figures that will target minority groups through TV, digital and radio ads this month, said the campaign, which is looking to capitalize on

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