The development marks yet another twist in the singular case. President-elect Donald Trump was convicted in May of 34 counts of falsifying business records.
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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Johnson’s weak grip on the gavel threatens not only his own survival but President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious agenda of tax cuts and mass deportations as Republicans sweep to power in Washington.
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US Surgeon General calls for cancer warning label on alcohol
About 20,000 people die every year from those alcohol-related cancer cases.
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FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone, was ‘100%’ inspired by Islamic State group
It was the deadliest IS-inspired assault on U.S. soil in years, laying bare what federal officials have warned is a resurgent international terrorism threat.
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Mike Johnson’s speaker bid looks shaky despite Trump endorsement
Speaker Mike Johnson is still working to win over skeptics, raising the prospect of a contentious speakership vote Friday — and more political chaos to come.
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Soldier shot self before Cybertruck exploded outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel, officials say
Authorities are still working to determine a motive.
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Maine attorney receives top honor from President Biden
Portland resident Mary Bonauto, who argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case that legalized same-sex marriage, is among 20 Americans receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal.
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Rep. Jared Golden received a holiday bomb threat at his home, newspaper reports
The Capitol Police say threats to members of Congress are on the rise and require more effort to protect them outside of Washington.
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1 person dies when Tesla truck catches fire and explodes outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
Another seven people nearby received minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Death toll from New Orleans crash now 15, coroner says
The driver of the vehicle was killed in a firefight with police following the attack around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street, FBI said.