JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to the latest U.S. school shooting with legislation…
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More Afghan allies get reprieve as Biden administration ramps up immigration approvals
The Biden administration this year has stepped up approvals of special visas for Afghan allies who…
Boris Johnson turns back leadership challenge after ‘Partygate’ mess
Prime Minister Boris Johnson narrowly turned back an internal Conservative party revolt, ensuring the colorful British…
Far-right Proud Boys group’s ex-boss charged with plotting to overthrow US government
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Mo Brooks seeks Trump’s re-endorsement after being dumped in feud
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Rivals’ charges of antisemitism and pro-China views roil Arizona GOP Senate race
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Matthew McConaughey calls for gun ‘responsibility,’ not ‘control’
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Biden’s move to boost solar panel production draws mixed reviews from industry
President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act on Monday to spur domestic production of clean energy…
NY governor signs law raising age to own semiautomatic rifle
ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers under age 21 will be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under…
Tennessee gov: No restricting firearms after mass shootings
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White House calls Louisiana’s plan to ban most abortions an attack on ‘fundamental freedoms’
The White House on Monday slammed the Louisiana legislature for passing a bill that would ban…
Suit seeks answers on whether FTC has bowed to Biden’s pressure on a gas-prices probe
A government watchdog group is sounding an alarm over concerns that the Federal Trade Commission, under…
CDC creates COVID infection tracker for all U.S. counties
A new online tracking system from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeks to guide…
COVID-19 surge eases in Northeast, though other places see more patients
The latest COVID-19 surge appears to be easing in the Northeast, but the Southeast and Mountain…
Mexican president to skip Biden-hosted Summit of the Americas
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Monday he will not attend the Summit of Americas…
UN nuclear watchdog chief cites ‘grave concern’ of conditions at Ukrainian plant
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency warned Monday that there is a “clear…
Bitcoin pops, breaking its longest ever losing streak
Bitcoin surged on Sunday, ending in the green and terminating the longest losing streak the cryptocurrency…
World War II veterans celebrate D-Day as war rages in Europe
World War II veterans returned to Normandy, France, on Monday to honor and celebrate the 78th…
Manchin open to assault weapons ban after wave of mass shootings
Sen. Joe Manchin is open to discussing a federal ban on military-style semiautomatic rifles — commonly…