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Trump administration approves sending powerful bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons saleThe Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal. The $2.8 billion package includes 40,000 of the bombs, made up of 20,000 Mk84s and 20,000 BLU-117s. That's according to two U.S. officials and a person familiar with the plan who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss the…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute, AP sources sayThe Kennedy Center board has voted to close due to financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the venue. This decision follows a federal judge's ruling that blocked the board from adding Trump's name, citing a previous illegal addition. Earlier on Tuesday, Trump criticized the Supreme Court for rejecting his attempt to…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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College sports bill clears first major hurdle in the SenateLegislation to broadly regulate college sports has cleared a first major hurdle in the Senate. The Senate voted Tuesday to consider the bill, a significant step forward as senators from both parties have made the legislation a priority. The bill aims to put guardrails around escalating spending in college sports as the industry struggles to adapt to a…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Trump's push to restrict mail ballots has failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms are ongoingPresident Donald Trump's efforts to assert federal control over elections are marching on despite a recent loss in the Supreme Court. Monday's rejection of his bid to restrict mail voting left several other attempts to reshape voting in various states of play with November's midterms looming. The Constitution grants the power to run elections to states,…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedyThe loved ones of the 67 people killed in last year's collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., have a message for Congress and regulators. They want more action now to ensure other families won’t be left clutching memories instead of each other. Several of the victims’ families joined with top lawmakers and the head of the…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Federal authorities allege more than $10M in childcare payment fraud in CaliforniaFederal authorities have charged a dozen people for fraudulently collecting over $10 million in childcare payments without having actual attendees at their facilities. This is part of the Trump administration's efforts to address fraud in government programs. The defendants allegedly operated fake at-home childcare facilities in Southern California,…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitutionFBI Director Kash Patel is defending the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification. The FBI quietly issued guidance this past spring lifting a categorical hiring ban on applicants who had…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand accessBill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities. His foundation is also pledging $1 billion intended to improve AI access. The appeal comes as part of the Gates Foundation's annual Goalkeepers report. The donation will be spread over the next two years for…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Senate is to vote on cryptocurrency regulation as Democrats push back on Trump investmentsThe Senate is set to vote on whether to move forward with legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. It's a pivotal election-year test for the $2.3 trillion market as many Democrats say it doesn’t go far enough to rein in President Donald Trump’s investments. Tuesday's vote will come as the crypto industry has become a major…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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The Latest: Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midtermsThe Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The decision allows states to continue sending ballots under existing processes used by nearly one-third of voters. The Trump administration wanted restrictions in place before the November midterm elections. Election officials said there wasn’t…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midtermsThe Congressional Black Caucus Institute is launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to engage lower-propensity voters in key districts before the midterm elections. The "SO VOTE" campaign aims to register and mobilize voters in majority-Black, rural, and young communities across the South, Midwest, and West. Lawmakers plan to partner with local…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructurePresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russian territory if allies secure a Russian commitment not to hit Ukraine’s infrastructure. His comments Monday follow President Donald Trump’s claim that Russia and Ukraine agreed not to target each other’s energy infrastructure. Trump has urged Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demandsThe Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation, a move that would put the central bank at odds with President Donald Trump’s demands. An increase in the Fed’s rate, currently about 3.6%, isn’t guaranteed but most analysts and economists expect a…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to actThe technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge. President Donald Trump leads opposition to calls for greater oversight, dismissing them as a “conspiracy” on Monday. Democrats are pushing for a stronger response, with private discussions and briefings…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to votersThe U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting by imposing new Postal Service regulations for the midterm elections. The decision announced late Monday allows mail voting to continue as usual. It also suggests that the court is unlikely to support similar efforts in future elections. Voting rights advocates and…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution24d agoWhole story →
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DHS voter probe may break state laws and wrongly implicate US citizens, whistleblower allegesA whistleblower claims a Trump administration effort to find noncitizen voters may violate state laws. The anonymous account released Monday says the Department of Homeland Security's "Unlawful Voter Initiative" requires federal employees to misrepresent themselves on state voter lookup tools. The whistleblower says the initiative also asks officials to…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution24d agoWhole story →
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