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‘Small group’ of House Republicans bringing social issues into defense bill, U.S. National Security Advisor Sullivan says

A “small group” of House Republicans have “essentially created a trap” by loading the National Defense Authorization Act with a…
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Investor Bill Ackman, David Sacks’ PAC donated to RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign

Billionaire hedge fund chief Bill Ackman donated $3,300 in the second quarter to Democrat and anti-vaccine presidential candidate Robert F.…
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Trump asks Georgia courts to disqualify DA Fani Willis and quash report on 2020 election

Former President Donald Trump asked two courts in Georgia to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from investigating him…
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Biden reelection campaign raises more than $72 million in second quarter

President Joe Biden raised more than $72 million for his 2024 reelection effort in the second quarter of this year,…
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Controversial U.S.-made cluster bombs arrive in Ukraine; U.S. calls for Russia to renew Black Sea grain deal

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] U.S.-made cluster…
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DOJ opposes Trump bid to indefinitely delay classified documents trial

The Department of Justice’s special counsel on Thursday urged a federal judge to reject Donald Trump’s bid to indefinitely delay…
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Former Disney, Marvel exec Ike Perlmutter plans major donation to back Trump for president

Ike Perlmutter, the former chairman of Marvel Entertainment at Disney, is planning a key donation to back former President Donald…
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Trump to host screening of ‘Sound of Freedom,’ the divisive anti-child-trafficking hit film

Former President Donald Trump this month will host a screening of “Sound of Freedom,” the surprise hit film about rescuing…
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Missing Russian general reportedly detained; ‘massive’ overnight strikes by Iranian drones hit Kyiv

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Ukrainian President…
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Fox News sued for defamation by Trump supporter Ray Epps over Jan. 6 conspiracy claims

Fox News was sued for defamation Wednesday by self-described Donald Trump supporter Ray Epps for “spreading falsehoods” that Epps was…