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'Politics for profit': Prosecutor calls Sen. Bob Menendez 'corrupt' in opening statements of bribery case

The New Jersey Democrat has pleaded not guilty, and his lawyer told jurors the allegation he's corrupt is "outrageously false."
Bob Menendez walks out of the courthouse
Bob Menendez walks out of the courthouse

'I'm really curious about the dog': Trump weighs in on Kristi Noem at a private fundraiser

Trump has largely avoided weighing in on the dog controversy publicly as the South Dakota governor continues to face questions about shooting her pet dead 20 years ago.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wearing MAGA hat
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wearing MAGA hat

How Biden came around to debating Trump: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Mitt Romney weigh in on Trump's legal woes in new interviews.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Biden administration advances potential $1 billion weapons sale to Israel

If the sale is approved, the weapons transfer wouldn't happen for several years, but it's the latest indication that the administration is continuing its military support for Israel.
israel hamas conflict tank military vehicle
israel hamas conflict tank military vehicle
6h ago

U.S. removes Cuba from list of countries not cooperating fully against terrorism

But it's not the same as taking it off the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, which Cuba maintains has contributed to a severe economic crisis and shortages of basic staples.
A car drives past the U.S.  embassy in Havana
A car drives past the U.S.  embassy in Havana
9h ago

U.S. imposes sanctions, visa restrictions on Nicaragua over repression and migrant smuggling

Senior administration officials told reporters that the officials subject to visa restrictions included police and paramilitary officials, prosecutors, judges and public higher education officials.
Daniel Ortega.
Daniel Ortega.
14h ago

Republicans probing Jan. 6 investigation ask star witness Cassidy Hutchinson for more documents

A House Administration oversight panel wants Hutchinson to provide information about her book deal as well as communications with former Rep. Liz Cheney and top Trump White House officials.
Cassidy Hutchinson listens during an event in Washington on Feb.24, 2024.
Cassidy Hutchinson listens during an event in Washington on Feb.24, 2024.

Jimmy Carter 'coming to the end' but 'he's still there,' grandson says at forum

Jason Carter recalled telling Jimmy Carter that when people ask how the 39th president is doing, he doesn't know what to say. "Well, I don’t know myself," Jimmy Carter joked, he said.
Former President Jimmy Carter.
Former President Jimmy Carter.

Prosecutors ask judge to order Steve Bannon to report to prison

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia last week upheld Steve Bannon’s conviction on contempt of Congress charges for defying the House Jan. 6 committee.
Steve Bannon at CPAC
Steve Bannon at CPAC

EXCLUSIVE

16h ago

EXCLUSIVE

Mexico is stopping nearly three times as many migrants as last year, lowering border crossings

Biden administration officials say the increased help from Mexico in slowing migration is proof their relationship with Mexico is more productive than Trump's approach.
Migrants arriving to Guatemala.
Migrants arriving to Guatemala.

In Chicago, a mayor with activist roots prepares for a potentially volatile Democratic convention

In an interview, Brandon Johnson said he wouldn't tolerate chaos but stopped short of committing to remove encampments should they appear in the run-up to the convention.
Brandon Johnson portrait against a black backdrop
Brandon Johnson portrait against a black backdrop

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