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Biden says he would halt additional weapons shipments if Israel invades Rafah
The president's comments to CNN follow news that one shipment of bombs is already on hold out of concern about the impact on civilian lives.
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Biden says he supports the right to protest but denounces 'chaos' and hate speech
President Biden had an unexpected update to his schedule Thursday to address the pro-Palestinian protests roiling campuses across the country.
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Trump declines to back nationwide abortion ban, says it should be left to the states
Pressure has mounted on Trump to make his own views on abortion public after the Florida Supreme Court allowed the state's six-week ban on abortion to go into effect.
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Trump posts bond in civil fraud case; has gag order expanded in hush-money trial
A court filing said the bond was provided by Knight Insurance, a California-based company. The move ensures that New York Attorney General Letitia James can't seize Trump's assets related to the case.
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Law & Courts
Justices seem skeptical of challenge to restrict access to abortion pill
At issue in the case is more than abortion rights. It's the entire structure of the FDA's regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety.
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Politics
Sen. Menendez, who is facing corruption charges, won't seek reelection as a Democrat
But the New Jersey Democrat said he hopes to be exonerated and "pursue my candidacy as an independent Democrat in a general election."
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Politics
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro to go to prison after Supreme Court rejects his appeal
Last week, a federal appeals court ordered Navarro to surrender to a federal prison in Florida on March 19 to serve his four-month sentence.
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Congressional leaders reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown
Congress will need to pass a short-term continuing resolution to extend funding deadlines in order for the longer term deal to take effect.
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Politics
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel says she'll step down March 8
The decision is not a surprise. McDaniel previously said she'd step down after the South Carolina primary, which was held Saturday.
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Politics
What you need to know about the Biden classified documents report and the fallout
President Biden will not face charges after a year-long investigation into his handling of classified material, but he did not escape criticism.