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Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen alleges retaliation, seeks $20 million in damages

Onetime "fixer" says he was sent back to federal prison for criticizing the then-president and writing a book about him.
Image: Michael COhen
Image: Michael COhen

Sinema criticizes Supreme Court decision on AZ election laws, battle over voting rights bill looms

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona criticized the Supreme Court ruling upholding two restrictive election laws in her state and said it'll "hurt Arizonans' ability to make their voices heard at the ballot box." 
Sinema criticizes Supreme Court decision on AZ election laws, battle over voting rights bill looms
Sinema criticizes Supreme Court decision on AZ election laws, battle over voting rights bill looms
2h ago

Puerto Rico could start losing Medicaid funding in two months

The U.S. territory has unequal access to Medicaid funding. Health Secretary Carlos Mellado says that contributes to the deterioration of the island's health system.
Puerto Rico's health secretary, Dr. Carlos Mellado, in Vieques on March 10.
Puerto Rico's health secretary, Dr. Carlos Mellado, in Vieques on March 10.
3h ago

White House praises Sha'Carri Richardson while avoiding comment on her suspension

Press secretary Jen Psaki called the runner an "inspiring young woman" but wouldn't say if the president agreed with her suspension from the Olympics team.
Image: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House on July 2, 2021.
Image: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House on July 2, 2021.
3h ago

'Thank you all for choosing us': Biden participates in naturalization ceremony at the White House

President Biden participated in a naturalization ceremony at the White House and thanked those in attendance for choosing to become new citizens of the United States.
'Thank you all for choosing us': Biden participates in naturalization ceremony at the White House
'Thank you all for choosing us': Biden participates in naturalization ceremony at the White House

Supreme Court won't hear defamation claim over book that became 'War Dogs' movie

The son of Albania's former prime minister sued over his portrayal in the book, which claimed he was a key figure in the Albanian mafia.
Jonah Hill and Miles Teller in \"War Dogs\" in 2016.
Jonah Hill and Miles Teller in \"War Dogs\" in 2016.

Biden, Pentagon endorse major change to military sexual assault law

A network of lawmakers, victims and advocates have been pushing for a justice system that doesn't rely on the judgment of commanding officers.
U.S. President Joe Biden visits the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia
U.S. President Joe Biden visits the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia
5h ago

Ted Cruz holding up all State Department nominees over Russian pipeline

Thirteen nominees approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee are in indefinite limbo.
Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, left, and Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., are seen in the senate subway during a vote in the Capitol on June 10, 2021.
Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, left, and Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., are seen in the senate subway during a vote in the Capitol on June 10, 2021.

Child tax credit checks are coming this month, Biden says

A middle-class family with two young children can expect a monthly check of $600 for the next 12 months.
Chicago Area Elementary School Children Head Back To In-Person Learning
Chicago Area Elementary School Children Head Back To In-Person Learning

N.H. Supreme Court strikes down GOP-backed voter registration law

The court agreed that the law "unreasonably burdens the right to vote,” in violation of the state constitution.
Two women, wearing protective masks cast their ballots at a polling station at Windham, N.H., on Nov. 3, 2020.
Two women, wearing protective masks cast their ballots at a polling station at Windham, N.H., on Nov. 3, 2020.
8h ago

'Our economy is on the move': Biden celebrates June jobs report numbers

President Biden delivered remarks on and praised the economic growth shown in the Department of Labor's June jobs report. The president said this was a sign that "our economy is on the move and we have Covid-19 on the run."
'Our economy is on the move': Biden celebrates June jobs report numbers
'Our economy is on the move': Biden celebrates June jobs report numbers