Gaetz announced suddenly Thursday that he’s withdrawing from consideration, amid continued revelations about sexual misconduct claims against him, questions about a looming House Ethics Committee report and resistance from his fellow Republicans.
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Former congressman Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
As word of Gaetz’s decision to withdraw spread across the Capitol, Republican senators seemed divided. Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz ‘put country first and I am pleased with his decision.’
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Russia fires new ballistic missile at Ukraine as Putin threatens West
A U.S. official, who like others spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the issue’s sensitivity, affirmed that this was an experimental missile and Russia has only limited stocks of it.
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Assault allegations revealed against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary
A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by the ‘Fox & Friends’ host.
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U.S. regulators seek to break up Google’s monopoly, force Chrome sale
The Justice Department, wary of the increasing use of artificial intelligence in search results, is also asking a federal judge to push the tech giant to allow websites to shield their content from Google’s AI training.
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International court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials
Though the practical implications could be limited, the decision turns the Israeli prime minister and others into internationally wanted suspects and could further complicate cease-fire negotiations.
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Jared Golden calls for wide-ranging overhaul of U.S. House
Maine lawmaker urges Congress to consider adding more House members and a host of other changes aimed at reducing partisan fervor.
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Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons in South Carolina lake
‘I’m asking that you please, deny her (Susan) parole today, and hopefully in the future,’ David Smith, Susan’s ex-husband said.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ effort to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths
The Vermont lawmaker, supported by a small group of Democrats and independent Sen. Angus King of Maine, sought to put legislation up for a Senate vote that would block the sale of some weapons to Israel.
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‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2, knocks out power to over 500,000 homes in northwest U.S.
The storm system that hit starting Tuesday is considered a ‘bomb cyclone,’ which occurs when a cyclone intensifies rapidly.