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Bondi defends DOJ’s handling of Epstein files to members of Congress
The former attorney general is speaking to lawmakers behind closed doors as Democrats and Epstein victims complain about a lack of transparency.
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China’s foreign minister set to meet Carney, Anand today in Ottawa
China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, is in Ottawa today, the first such visit in a decade.
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Judge pauses Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The temporary order halts any payments from the controversial fund.
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Harvey Levin’s latest project: Spencer Pratt for LA mayor
The Los Angeles mayoral race is turning into a measure of Levin's political power.
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Xavier Becerra is fending off oil cash criticism in the California governor’s race
Oil industry spending has emerged as a centerpiece issue in the contest.
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Canada slipped into a technical recession on an annualized basis as economic growth stalled in 1st quarter
Canada's economy contracted in the first quarter of the year on an annualized basis by a slim margin, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, making it two consecutive quarters of…
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A look at the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles
In the upcoming primary for mayor of Los Angeles, incumbent Karen Bass is defending from two main challengers: a conservative reality TV star and a progressive city council member.
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The strange tale of Eric Adams’ largest reelection campaign contract
The deal involved the Jonas Brothers’ manager, the prospect of a $1 million payday and consulting services that even one of Adams’ own advisers called “wacky.”
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Mamdani is touting universal child care. He still needs to find staffers to run it.
The city must hire at least 30,000 additional workers to achieve a truly universal program, advocates say.
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How Big Tech learned to speak FERC
The tech industry has shown a Trump-era command of Washington politics. But it's had a steeper learning curve mastering the rules that govern the U.S. electric grid.
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Blue states’ plan for 100% tax on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payouts not as easy as it looks
Democrats in blue states are coordinating their response to the $1.8 billion Justice Department fund, but could face legislative and legal roadblocks.
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Poll: Trump’s economic message isn’t breaking through
New results from The POLITICO Poll underscore the challenge facing the president and Republicans, who are eager to channel voters’ cost of living concerns into a winning midterm message.
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of…
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Replacing aging U.S. voting equipment will take years and billions of dollars
America's voting systems are getting old. But unless Congress makes a massive financial commitment, a new report finds it could take decades before voting machines are widely replaced.
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Former AG Pam Bondi to testify before Congress over handling of the Epstein files
Bondi was ousted from her role as attorney general in April. She will testify Friday in a closed-door hearing about the release of the Epstein files.
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Texas State Democratic Rep. James Talarico on race to flip Senate seat
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Texas State Democratic Rep. James Talarico in the aftermath of the primary, which solidified Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as his GOP competitor in November.
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A look at the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles
In the upcoming primary for Mayor of Los Angeles, incumbent Karen Bass is defending from two wildly different frontrunning challengers. Conservative reality TV star Spencer Pratt, and progressive city council member…
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Pam Bondi is set for another Hill grilling — but not the one some lawmakers hoped for
The ousted former attorney general is scheduled to answer questions Friday from the House Oversight Committee on how she handled the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Does JD Vance Have to Choose Between Pope Leo and Peter Thiel?
The pope’s encyclical calling for AI restraints has fueled a backlash in Silicon Valley.
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Illinois representative talks bill that would regulate AI companies
The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill that would set a new standard for regulating America’s leading AI companies if Gov. JB Pritzker signs it. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz…
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Ugandans, Congolese and South Sudanese in Canada got visas suspended in wake of ebola travel restrictions
An untold number of Ugandans, Congolese and South Sudanese nationals who were already in Canada when the federal government brought in ebolavirus-related travel restrictions for residents of those three countries…
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L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says he doesn’t ‘need anyone’s endorsement’
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt sat down with NBC News’ Tom Llamas to talk about the Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed many homes including his, his past work in…
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DOJ makes broad case for presidential power in Maurene Comey case
The Justice Department lawyer told the court that the government could fire the daughter of former FBI director even for political reasons.
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‘Why are we talking about this?’: Democrats are furious that the Bidens won’t go away
Jill Biden’s new memoir is the latest of many pain points for Democrats who want to move on from 2024.
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Health minister doubles down on Ebola-related travel suspension for 3 African countries
Health Minister Marjorie Michel said the move was taken due to considerations over Canada hosting the FIFA World Cup this summer, rather than advice from public health officials.
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‘High risk gamble’: How Trump’s economic messaging is hurting Republicans
Administration officials promise that his policies will put the economy on better footing in the future, but its present state could cost the GOP control of Congress.
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Trump administration defends sending Americans exposed to Ebola to Kenya
It’s about expediting care, not politics, officials said.
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Treasury Department prepares $250 bill with Trump’s face on it
Congress needs to pass legislation in order for the bill's printing
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Disney blasts Brendan Carr for ‘assault’ on its TV licenses
The media giant warns that the American people will bear the true cost of the FCC’s pressure on its broadcast licenses.
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Bloc MP to resign his seat to run provincially for Parti Québécois this fall
Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay is expected to resign his seat once the House rises for the summer break in order to run in this fall's Quebec provincial election, Radio-Canada…
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Artists bail on D.C. bash for America’s 250th birthday after being listed on the lineup
Two musical artists listed as performers at an upcoming event on the National Mall in D.C. to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary are saying they won’t be attending despite being listed…
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LA mayoral poll shows Bass vulnerable in close race with Raman, Pratt
Mayor Karen Bass is struggling to hold onto voters who feel Los Angeles is headed in the wrong direction.
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Wildfire activity low so far — but a hot and dry summer could change that, officials warn
The start to the 2026 wildfire season has been slow with the number of fires raging across the country well below average, but government officials warn that as the summer…
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Canada, U.S., Mexico announce Ebola travel measures for FIFA World Cup
The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday said they will align their respective public health travel measures for people travelling to the FIFA World Cup from parts of Africa…
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No solace: Inflation rises and the economy slows as the Iran war drags on
The combination of forces bearing down on the economy spells trouble for Republicans in the midterm elections.
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A strong Canada ‘will help make America great again,’ Carney tells New York business leaders
Prime Minister Mark Carney told a crowd of New York industry titans and financiers on Thursday that Canada and the U.S. need to pursue a new partnership, a bilateral relationship…