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Putin accepts invitation to visit China in October after meeting Chinese foreign minister in Moscow

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he accepted an invitation from his Chinese counterpart to visit China in October during…

‘Watch out’: Senate Intelligence chair cautions on AI ‘deep fakes’ ahead of 2024 election

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence warned Wednesday that artificial intelligence could be manipulated to…

Republicans grill Merrick Garland on Trump, Hunter Biden in combative House Judiciary hearing

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered a full-throated defense of federal law enforcement officers and the Department of Justice…

Donald Trump Jr.’s social media account on X is hacked, false tweets posted

One of Donald Trump Jr.’s social media accounts was hacked Wednesday and began sending out false tweets, his political advisor…

Florida Sen. Rick Scott expects Congress will avoid government shutdown

WASHINGTON — Sen. Rick Scott, a Florida Republican, on Wednesday said he expects Congress will reach a deal to avoid…

Hunter Biden not asking for ‘special treatment’ in gun case court appearance, lawyer says

Hunter Biden will plead not guilty during his initial court appearance for three federal felony gun charges, his attorney said…

FTX accuses Sam Bankman-Fried’s mother of being key advisor to son on political contributions

The mother of former cryptocurrency king Sam Bankman-Fried is being accused in a new lawsuit of acting as a key…

Former Indiana congressman sentenced to 22 months in prison for insider trading convictions

A former Indiana congressman was sentenced Tuesday to 22 months in prison for his insider trading conviction for making illegal…

White House no longer sending top officials to Detroit for UAW strike talks this week

The Biden administration is no longer sending two key officials to Detroit this week to potentially help broker a deal…

U.S. national debt hits $33 trillion for the first time

WASHINGTON — The national debt of the U.S. reached a historic milestone by passing $33 trillion for the first time,…