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Biden unveils LGBTQ+ proposals, but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air quality

The president announced initiatives designed to protect LGBTQ+ communities from attack, help young people with mental health issues and homelessness, and counter book bans, though the effects may be limited.
Biden invites thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals, singer Betty Who, to Pride Month celebration
Biden invites thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals, singer Betty Who, to Pride Month celebration

Classified documents probe: Trump lawyers told by DOJ he is the target of investigation

Special counsel Jack Smith is presenting evidence before a Florida grand jury in addition to a panel in Washington, D.C.
Former President Donald Trump onboard his airplane as he is flown to Iowa on March 13, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump onboard his airplane as he is flown to Iowa on March 13, 2023.
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Pat Robertson, conservative evangelist and Christian Coalition founder, dies at 93

Robertson was one of the most prominent and influential Christian broadcasters and entrepreneurs in the U.S., equal parts religious leader and culture warrior. 
Pat Robertson
Pat Robertson

Live updates: Florida grand jury investigates Trump's handling of classified documents

Special counsel Jack Smith has presented evidence in Florida and Washington, D.C., about the former president's handling of documents after he left office.
Former President Donald Trump boards his airplane, known as "Trump Force One," after speaking at a campaign event, at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on April 27, 2023, in Manchester, N.H.
Former President Donald Trump boards his airplane, known as "Trump Force One," after speaking at a campaign event, at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on April 27, 2023, in Manchester, N.H.

Biden and Sunak to focus on Ukraine and economic security in British PM’s first White House visit

The talks in Washington will offer the two leaders a chance for their most sustained interaction to date.
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak at the G20 summit in Nusa Dua, Indonesia
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak at the G20 summit in Nusa Dua, Indonesia
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Senators to introduce a bipartisan AI bill aimed at keeping up with China

The Global Technology Leadership Act comes as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other members of Congress have made addressing artificial intelligence a key target.
U.S. flags at the Washington Monument near the Capitol.
U.S. flags at the Washington Monument near the Capitol.
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States have introduced nearly 200 bills this year to 'subvert' elections, report finds

The analysis by three nonpartisan groups suggests the election denial movement is alive and well in statehouses across the country.
A voter drops an early voting ballot into a collection box in Martinez, Calif., on Oct. 27, 2020.
A voter drops an early voting ballot into a collection box in Martinez, Calif., on Oct. 27, 2020.
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Comer cancels Wray contempt vote after FBI offers to let full Oversight Committee review Biden document

“The Full Committee business meeting to vote on holding Director Wray in contempt of Congress is now removed from Thursday’s schedule,” Comer said. 
FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies during a Senate hearing on May 10, 2023.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies during a Senate hearing on May 10, 2023.
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Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, associate of Steve Bannon, to go to trial in 2024

Federal authorities arrested Guo in March and charged him with defrauding thousands of online followers out of over $1 billion.
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui in 2018.
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui in 2018.

Biden vetoes GOP bill seeking to block student loan forgiveness plan

The Supreme Court is expected to rule on two cases regarding Biden’s debt relief plan this month.
President Joe Biden speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House
President Joe Biden speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House
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Conservatives bring the House to a halt as anger at McCarthy's debt deal remains

A small group of right-wing rebels blocked legislation on the House floor for a second day, forcing leadership to cancel votes for the rest of the week.
Reps. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., left, and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., during a House hearing on Oct. 21, 2021.
Reps. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., left, and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., during a House hearing on Oct. 21, 2021.

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