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Steve Laffey, a long-shot GOP candidate, tells Trump to quit the race

Steve Laffey, a relatively obscure candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, on Friday called on former President Donald Trump to end his campaign and chastised his party rivals for refusing to criticize the ex-president over a seven-count federal indictment in Florida.

June 9, 2023

Nashville school shooter’s parents agree to give writings to victims’ parents

The parents of the shooter who killed six people at a Nashville, Tennessee, school have agreed to hand over the manifesto written by their daughter as part of a court battle.

June 9, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom to discuss guns, 2024, California issues in rare Sean Hannity interview

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will sit down for an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity next week to discuss topics such as immigration, issues in California, the economy and the 2024 election, the network announced.

June 9, 2023

Rep. Nancy Mace: Second indictment secures Trump’s GOP nomination

Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says the Biden administration secured former President Donald Trump's GOP nomination for president in 2024 with the new federal indictment out of Florida.

June 9, 2023

Trump says he’s been indicted, summoned to appear at the federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday

Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's been indicted over the case involving sensitive documents found at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

June 8, 2023

Biden says COVID-19 Coordinator Ashish Jha is leaving post, as U.S. moves on from virus

White House COVID-19 Ashish Jha is set to leave his position next week after President Biden ended the public health emergency around the coronavirus as part of a pivot to normalcy.

June 8, 2023

Biden, British PM say they will support Ukraine for as long as it takes

President Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged Thursday to aid Ukraine's fight against Moscow for as long as it takes, saying a long-term commitment will force Russian President Vladimir Putin to reconsider whether the war is worth it.

June 8, 2023

Biden ridicules claims against him of foreign bribery scheme as ‘malarkey’

President Biden on Thursday said claims he took bribes from foreigners are "malarkey" and he defended the independence of the Justice Department as it targets former President Donald Trump.

June 8, 2023

‘As long as it takes’: Biden, Sunak vow long-term support for Ukraine in Russia war

President Biden said the U.S. is committed to Ukraine's long-term security and he thinks he will be able to secure the funding necessary to support Kyiv for as long as it takes.

June 8, 2023

Biden, Sunak address crises at home as they meet at White House

U.S. and British leaders opened a White House press conference Thursday by highlighting crises close to home.

June 8, 2023

Biden outlines efforts to bolster LGBTQ community, pushes back on ‘hysterical’ laws

President Biden on Thursday chastised "hysterical" people for passing state laws that tighten rules on gender-changing medical procedures for children and/or pull or restrict books from schools and libraries.

June 8, 2023

White House postpones major LGBT event, citing poor air

The White House pushed a major Pride Month celebration from Thursday to Saturday, citing poor air quality from the wildfires in Canada.

June 8, 2023

Biden, British PM Sunak discuss Ukraine, AI, economy at White House meeting

President Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met at the White House Thursday to shore up economic ties and discuss ways to help Ukraine repel Russian invaders.

June 8, 2023

Trump says no one has told him to expect an indictment

Former President Donald Trump says no one has told him he faces imminent charges in parallel investigations after his lawyers met this week with special counsel Jack Smith.

June 8, 2023

White House announces steps to shield LGBT community ahead of Pride event

The White House on Thursday announced steps to protect the LGBT community ahead of a Pride Month celebration, including the appointment of a Department of Education coordinator to address "the growing threat that book bans pose for the civil rights of students."

June 8, 2023

Gov. Doug Burgum runs for president on a record of business success and conservative policy wins

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joined the growing GOP presidential field Wednesday with pledges to jumpstart the economy and sweep aside the partisan infighting that is ripping neighborhoods apart.

June 7, 2023

Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Nebraska lawmakers unveil Willa Cather statue in Capitol

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday unveiled a bronze sculpture of novelist Willa Cather of Nebraska, hailing it as a "fitting addition" to National Statuary Hall and the first statue in the ornate Capitol room crafted by a Black artist.

June 7, 2023

Northeast leaders plead with residents to limit outdoor activities amid haze

Northeastern leaders warned residents Wednesday to curtail outdoor activities because smoke from Canadian wildfires is wafting southward, resulting in a blanket of haze and poor air quality.

June 7, 2023

CNN to hold a town hall with Chris Christie on June 12

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be the next GOP primary candidate to get a town hall slot on CNN, following in the footsteps of former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.

June 7, 2023

Former VP Mike Pence announces 2024 bid; N.D. Gov. Doug Burgum also joins crowded field

Former Vice President Mike Pence launched his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday by vowing to restore an American Dream that is being "crushed" by runaway inflation and a host of other problems.

June 7, 2023