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Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree help to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree joined firebrand Republicans to remove Kevin McCarthy from House leadership
Kevin McCarthy becomes the first speaker ever to be ousted from the job in a House vote
McCarthy told lawmakers he would not run again for speaker, and next steps are highly uncertain as there is no obvious successor to lead the House Republican majority.
Trump turns fraud trial into campaign stop as he seeks to capitalize on legal woes
He returned to New York for a civil fraud trial accusing him of grossly inflating the value of his businesses.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to gun charges after plea deal collapses
In Congress, House Republicans are seeking to link Hunter Biden’s dealings to his father through an impeachment inquiry, but no evidence has emerged so far to prove that Joe Biden ever abused his role or accepted bribes.
Fed’s Powell gets an earful about inflation and interest rates from small businesses
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s visit occurred as the Fed is monitoring the economy for signs that its streak of rate increases are having their desired effect and that inflation is continuing to cool.
Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff
Comedian John Oliver got his first take on the strike out, exuberantly returning Sunday night to his ‘Last Week Tonight’ show on HBO and delivering full-throated support for the strike.
Feeling Lucky? The Powerball jackpot is $1.04 billion
An estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs, tempting players to spend a couple dollars on a longshot chance at instant riches
Health officials propose using common antibiotic as a ‘morning-after pill’ against STDs
The proposal comes after studies found some people who took the antibiotic doxycycline within three days of unprotected sex were far less likely to get chlamydia, syphilis or gonorrhea.
Trump seethes at start of trial in New York lawsuit accusing him of lying about his wealth
The lawsuit could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties in New York.