Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump’s demands
Pushed to a breaking point by Trump’s demand for a $1.776 billion fund for Jan. 6 rioters and others, senators refused and left for break.
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Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Texas, wants to reveal depositions involving his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton.
Trump says he’s called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
Trump said he was calling off the planned strike at the request of allies in the Middle East, including the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Man accused of attacking victim with chainsaw in fight over parking space in Fallbrook
The victim’s fingers, elbow and right forearm were severely injured by the chainsaw, investigators said
Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces
Detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla describe beatings, tasers and abuse by Israeli soldiers.
Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans
An advocacy group is suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans.
Latin American nationals deported by the US to Congo face an uncertain future
Fifteen people deported from the U.S. to Congo under the Trump administration’s policy face difficult conditions. A Colombian woman describes how she was deported despite a U.S. judge’s protection order.
Senators rally to Russia sanctions bill, one of Graham’s top priorities
The final bill more narrowly applies the tariffs to the world’s top five purchasers of Russia oil or natural gas, according to a summary.
Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races
Ahead of midterms, Democratic candidates are grappling with previous positions calling to “defund the police” after George Floyd’s death.
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