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U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
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Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning on third day of testimony in Trump "hush money" trial
Michael Cohen took the stand for a third day on Thursday in the New York criminal trial of his ex-boss, former President Donald Trump. Cohen faced pointed questions from defense attorney Todd Blanche about his history of lying under oath. Robert Costa reports from Manhattan.
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Morehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden's commencement address
President Biden is set to deliver a commencement address at Morehouse College, and the historically Black college is preparing for possible disruptions as protests over Mr. Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war have continued on college campuses throughout the U.S. Nikole Killion has more.
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Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
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U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
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Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg, who brought Trump case, not often seen at the trial
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has attended portions of about a third of Trump's trial days.
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Sen. Bob Menendez's wife being treated for breast cancer
Nadine Menendez will undergo a mastectomy, her husband revealed in a statement as his trial was underway.
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Justice Department moves forward with easing restrictions on marijuana
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
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Harris accepts CBS News' vice presidential debate invitation
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
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Witness testimony expected to begin in Bob Menendez trial
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments.
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Supreme Court upholds funding structure for CFPB
The Supreme Court said in a 7 to 2 decision that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding structure complies with the Constitution's Appropriations Clause.
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Biden asserts executive privilege over recording of special counsel interview
The assertion came as the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees were slated to move forward with a contempt of Congress resolution against Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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Russian state media say jailed U.S. soldier has entered a guilty plea
Russian media say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who has been jailed for two weeks, is cooperating with authorities and has pleaded guilty to theft.
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Putin meets Xi as Russia-China ties flourish amid tension with U.S.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.
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Michael Cohen's testimony in Trump trial enters its 3rd day
The fifth week of Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York will end as it began: with the former president's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen on the stand.
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House committees to weigh contempt resolution against Garland
Two Republican-led House committees are set to consider a contempt of Congress resolution against Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday.
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Trump appeals gag order in New York "hush money" trial
Judge Juan Merchan has held Trump in contempt of court for violating the gag order 10 times, with a $1,000 fine for each violation.
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Supreme Court lets Louisiana use new congressional map in upcoming election
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will allow Louisiana to use a congressional map in November that includes a second district where the majority of voters are Black, giving them the opportunity to elect their favored candidate. Nikole Killion reports.
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Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates
President Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to come face-to-face for the first presidential debate of the year on June 27 in Atlanta. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
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Harris reports Beyoncé tickets as White House releases financial disclosures
The president and vice president are required to file public financial reports.
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Supreme Court lets Louisiana use congressional map with new majority-Black district
The state of Louisiana and a group of Black voters and civil rights groups asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a long-running dispute over the state's congressional map.
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Sen. Bob Menendez's wife is at center of corruption allegations
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez may argue his wife kept him in the dark about her dealings with three businessmen.
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U.S. military begins moving pieces of offshore pier to provide aid to Gaza
The U.S. began moving pieces of the military pier toward Gaza on Wednesday, and it's expected to be operational in days.
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Brothers accused of stealing $25 million in cryptocurrency in 12 seconds
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.
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U.S. announces new sanctions against Nicaragua
Some of the new sanctions are being taken to address "significant concern" about the Nicaraguan government's "continued repression" of the Nicaraguan people.
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Opening statements set to begin in Sen. Bob Menendez's trial
The bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was poised for opening statements Wednesday afternoon after a jury was picked.
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Biden campaign says president willing to debate Trump twice
President Biden is open to debating former President Donald Trump twice in the lead-up to the November election, his campaign said Wednesday.
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