FEMA Administrator on misinformation about federal response to Helene: 'This kind of rhetoric is not helpful'
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White House bashes GOP 'lies' about FEMA funds
The White House bashed Republicans on Friday for what it argues are lies about the Hurricane Helene federal response effort. The White House focused on the claim that the Federal Emergency ...2 days ago -
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FEMA warns of Helene misinformation, launches 'rumor response' page
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is warning the public to be wary of misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene and the federal government's response, launching a “rumor response” ...2 days ago -
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Supreme Court grants Biden administration request to hear nuclear fuel storage case
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Trump peddles new conspiracy about FEMA funds, bashes Liz Cheney for Harris support
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The ransomware battle is shifting — so should our response
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North Korea leader Kim threatens to use nuclear weapons against the South if attacked
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Harris and Cheney blast Trump over January 6 as they make pitch to Republican voters – US politics live
Vice-president and Liz Cheney attack former president for 2020 election lies at Wisconsin campaign event. In a new Truth Social tirade on Thursday morning, Donald Trump accused Joe Biden and ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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3 ex-Memphis officers convicted of federal charges in death of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis police officers were found guilty Thursday of federal civil rights violations in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols. However, the three were exonerated on some ...2 days ago -
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Ex-Nevada gubernatorial candidate convicted in federal wire fraud case
Former Nevada gubernatorial candidate Michele Fiore (R) was convicted in a federal wire fraud case on Thursday. Fiore, a former Las Vegas City Councilwoman, was convicted by a jury on federal wire ...2 days ago -
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Officers in Tyre Nichols death convicted of fatal beating, acquitted of federal charges
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Biden Promised Federal Support for Survivors of Helene
Also, Liz Cheney is campaigning tonight with Kamala Harris. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Trump claims Hurricane Helene response ‘going even worse’ than Katrina
Former President Trump on Thursday repeatedly attacked Vice President Harris and the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene by claiming that the federal response so far has been worse ...3 days ago -
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Federal Judge Clears Path for Part of Biden’s Student Loan Plan
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Student Loan Forgiveness Gets a Major Break from Federal Judge
U.S. District Judge J. Randal Hall ruled that Georgia failed to show it would be harmed by student loan forgiveness.3 days ago -
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How you can help after Helene
Reporters who rode out the storm will explain what Americans faced in the hours after Helene arrived. Red Cross representatives will also explain how your donations are being used to help Americans ...3 days ago -
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Oil prices turn higher for the year on risks to crude flow in the Middle East
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Biden administration can move forward with student loan forgiveness, federal judge rules
A federal judge will let expire a temporary restraining order against the Biden administration's sweeping new student loan forgiveness plan.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden administration restores pre-Trump farmworker protections from pesticides
The Biden administration this week restored Obama-era farmworker protections from pesticides that were rolled back under the Trump administration. The rule restores a requirement preventing people ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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What to know about the damage from Hurricane Helene
The damage from Hurricane Helene could total more than $160 billion, and it is already the second-deadliest hurricane in a quarter-century, according to estimates. Since Helene made landfall in ...3 days ago -
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Murphy Felt "Partially Responsible" After Korchinski Didn't Make Blackhawks
Connor Murphy had nothing but great things to say about his main defense partner Kevin Korchinski after he didn't make the Blackhawks out of training camp.3 days ago -
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Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...3 days ago -
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Trump casts 'election interference' label on everything while facing federal charges
Donald Trump has never stopped propagating falsehoods that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him. But now, he is increasingly turning his attention toward pre-emptive claims the 2024 ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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The harms caused by the Biden administration’s regulatory overreach
The Biden administration is using "regulation by enforcement" and "regulation by letter" to bypass the law and regulate as much as possible.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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A live-action version of Rugrats with CGI babies sounds nightmarish … and kind of interesting | Stuart Heritage
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Israel prepares response to Iran’s unprecedented missile attack
Israel launched another deadly airstrike in Beirut and carried out new attacks in Gaza while also preparing its response to the unprecedented missile attack from Iran. Meanwhile, the UN Security ...3 days ago - Israel -
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White supremacist gang members in San Fernando Valley face federal charges
Nearly 70 people who belong to or are associated with a white supremacist gang in the San Fernando Valley were indicted on federal charges, authorities announced Wednesday.3 days ago -
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Biden administration putting $1.5B into four electric power projects — including interconnection for Texas’s isolated grid
The Biden administration is putting $1.5 billion toward four electric power projects, including a connection to the Southeast for Texas’s isolated grid, it announced on Thursday. The four projects ...3 days ago - Joe Biden