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Ginni Thomas told Jan. 6 committee she still believes election was stolen, chair says

House January 6 committee questioned Virginia “Demon” ThomasConservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Judge Clarence Thomas, Thursday. Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson didn’t give many details about the interview Thursday, but said Thomas told the panel she still believes the 2020 election was stolen. NBC News cameras outside the O’Neill House building captured Thomas as …

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Russia to further annex Ukraine on Friday in the Kremlin

Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia planned to annex more Ukraine on Friday in an escalation of the seven-month war that was expected to further isolate the Kremlin, draw more international sanctions on it and provide Ukraine with additional military, political and economic support. The annexation – and planned celebratory concerts and rallies in Moscow and the …

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The Biden administration just changed the rules for canceling student loans: NPR

US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona appeared alongside President Biden as he announced his student loan relief plan on August 24. On Thursday, the administration quietly changed its guidelines for which borrowers are eligible for this relief. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona appeared alongside President Biden …

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6 GOP-led states sue Biden over student loan cancellation plan

Washington CNN — Six Republican-led states prosecuted President Joe Biden Thursday with the aim of blocking his student loan cancellation plan to take effect. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Missouri by state attorneys general from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska and South Carolina, as well as legal representatives from Iowa. “In addition to …

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Kamala Harris visits DMZ amid tension over North Korean missile launch

CNN — Visit of US Vice President Kamala Harris the demilitarized zone which divides North Korea and South Korea on Thursday, the last leg of its four-day trip to Asia. Harris condemned North Korea’s Kim Jong Un as he stood in the heavily reinforced area, a day after Pyongyang fired two ballistic missiles into waters …

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Russia says Nord Stream likely hit by state-sponsored ‘terrorism’

Kremlin says pipeline damage looks like ‘terrorism’ EU official says leaks change nature of conflict in Ukraine European officials say Russian ships were seen nearby -CNN MOSCOW/BRUSSELS, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Russia said on Thursday gas leaks into the Baltic Sea from pipelines to Germany appeared to be the result of state-sponsored “terrorism”, such as …

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Spain says Russia likely responsible for Nord Stream gas leaks

BORNHOLM, DENMARK – SEPTEMBER 27: Danish Defense shows the gas leak at Nord Stream 2 as seen from the Danish F-16 interceptor in Bornholm, Denmark on September 27, 2022. Danish Defence/ | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Spanish Energy Minister Teresa Ribera said on Thursday that the damage to the two Nord Stream underwater gas …

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Trump-McConnell feud takes new turn with voter count law

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky) support for the voter count law renews the schism between him and former President Trump, setting up a vote that could split the GOP caucus. Supporters hope McConnell’s support will lead to a majority in the GOP Senate Conference backing the legislation, drafted in response to the Jan. 6, …

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Russia is preparing to annex Ukrainian territory; West warns of new penalties

Russia declares overwhelming support for annexation Russian parliament may consider annexation on Tuesday Ukraine rejects referendums as illegal The West is preparing new sanctions against the referendums ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine, September 29 (Reuters) – Russia was set to annex part of Ukraine within days, releasing what it called vote tallies showing overwhelming support in four provinces …

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