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Biden says he’s ‘forever grateful’ to forces in Afghanistan on two-year anniversary of exit

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration acknowledged on Thursday the two-year anniversary of Afghanistan’s fall to the Taliban, a somber milestone following a…

McConnell suffering ‘occasional lightheadedness’ but is clear to keep working after freezing up in press conference, his doctor says

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is “medically clear” to continue working, the attending physician for the U.S. Congress said one…

Trump asks to sever Georgia election case from co-defendants seeking speedy trial

Former President Donald Trump is seeking to sever his criminal election interference case in Georgia from any of his 18…

Giuliani loses support of billionaires Langone, Cooperman: ‘I wouldn’t give him a nickel’

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will not be getting help with his legal bills from many of the…

Clarence Thomas Supreme Court financial disclosure shows flights paid for by GOP megadonor

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Republican megadonor Harlan Crow paid for his travel expenses and meals on at least…

Trump pleads not guilty to election charges in Georgia, waives arraignment

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday pleaded not guilty to criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s…

China says drop in trade with the U.S. is ‘a direct consequence of U.S. moves’

BEIJING — China’s ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, has blamed U.S. tariffs and export controls for a drop in…

Biden pledges $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid after deadly wildfires

WASHINGTON — The federal government will provide $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid in the wake of deadly…

Trump fraud case: New York attorney general says ‘mountain’ of evidence justifies summary judgment

New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge Wednesday for a partial summary judgment against Donald Trump in her…

Mitch McConnell freezes, struggles to speak in second incident this summer

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday appeared briefly unable to respond to reporters’ questions at a press event,…