Category: Domestic
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Trump calls TikTok a threat but says some kids could ‘go crazy’ without it
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday TikTok was a national security threat but also said a ban on the popular app would hurt some kids and only strengthen Meta Platforms’ Facebook, which the Republican has harshly criticized. Trump reiterated his concerns as lawmakers weigh a bill this week…
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Former Trump aide Navarro ordered to report to US prison this month
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ex-Donald Trump adviser Peter Navarro has been ordered to report to prison this month, his lawyers said in a court filing, which could make him the first senior member of the former president’s administration to do so for efforts to overturn his 2020 defeat. Navarro, who served as Trump’s trade adviser, is…
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Donald Trump posts $91.6 million bond for E. Jean Carroll’s defamation verdict
By Jonathan Stempel and Alexandra Ulmer NEW YORK (Reuters) -Donald Trump on Friday posted a $91.6 million bond to cover the defamation verdict in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll, and began his appeal of the case that arose from his branding her a liar after she accused him of raping her decades ago. The…
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Trump, Biden dominate Super Tuesday contests as they march toward rematch
By Nathan Layne and Alexandra Ulmer PALM BEACH, Florida/HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump swept to victory in statewide nominating contests across the country on Tuesday, setting up a historic rematch in November’s general election despite low approval ratings for both candidates. Trump won the Republican votes in…
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Crypto venture firm seeks dismissal of New York attorney general’s fraud lawsuit
(Reuters) – The Digital Currency Group (DCG) urged a New York court on Wednesday to dismiss the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit accusing it of defrauding crypto investors through its Genesis Global Capital unit. Attorney General Letitia James has sued DCG, crypto lender Genesis, and Gemini Trust, the exchange run by twin brothers Cameron and…
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Biden touts drop in crime rates during White House meeting with police chiefs
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Wednesday celebrated large drops in crime rates across the U.S. last year during a White House meeting with police chiefs from major cities which suffered sharp spikes in homicides and violent crime during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event offered Biden the opportunity to thwart criticism…
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US Supreme Court torn over Florida, Texas laws regulating social media companies
By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday expressed reservations about Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas meant to restrict the power of social media companies to curb content that the platforms deem objectionable, but signaled they may not be ready to block them in their entirety. During nearly…
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Trump appeals $454 million judgment NY civil fraud case
By Jack Queen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Donald Trump on Monday appealed a judge’s ruling that the former U.S. president must pay $454 million in penalties and interest for fraudulently exaggerating his net worth and the values of his real estate holdings to secure better loan terms. Trump asked an intermediate-level state appellate court to overturn…
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Exclusive-Biden aide Gamble, behind US EV, manufacturing push, to exit
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) – One of the architects of U.S. President Joe Biden’s economic policy, Joelle Gamble, plans to leave the White House in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter. Gamble, the White House National Economic Council (NEC) deputy director, was a leader on the administration’s industrial policy changes,…
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Biden’s brother tells impeachment probe he kept family and business separate
By Makini Brice and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden’s brother on Wednesday told lawmakers pursuing an impeachment inquiry that their relationship had nothing to do with his business career, as a top Democrat said the probe is based on Russian disinformation and should be dropped. In closed-door testimony, James Biden, 74, told…