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‘Manufactured’ debt ceiling crisis would damage U.S. economic rebound, key Treasury official says

WASHINGTON — A failure by Congress to raise the U.S. debt ceiling could spark a “manufactured” crisis that derails economic…

Judge lets Trump lawyers question rape accuser E. Jean Carroll on LinkedIn founder funding

A federal judge on Thursday said he will allow lawyers for Donald Trump to question his rape accuser, the writer…

Trump faces deposition in New York AG Letitia James’ fraud lawsuit

Donald Trump said he is being deposed Thursday in New York City as part of the state attorney general’s $250…

Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen, key witness in Manhattan DA probe, for $500 million

Former President Donald Trump sued his onetime personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen on Wednesday, seeking at least $500 million…

U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on financial network linked to Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration imposed fresh sanctions on Wednesday aimed at the financial network linked to Russian billionaire and business…

Abortion pill ruling puts ‘judge shopping’ concerns back in spotlight

A pivotal fight over the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone has spurred new accusations of…

Republican Sen. Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential exploratory committee

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina launched an exploratory committee for a 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday, taking a major…

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg sues Rep. Jim Jordan over House probe of Trump investigation

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a House Judiciary Committee subpoena issued…

Trump appeals order for Pence to testify in special counsel Jan. 6 probe

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are trying to block ex-Vice President Mike Pence from testifying in a special counsel…

Warren, AOC press top Silicon Valley Bank depositors about any cushy treatment they received

WASHINGTON — Two top progressive lawmakers questioned whether Silicon Valley Bank offered its largest depositors unusually cushy treatment, one month…