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Nine U.S. lawmakers who were once on food stamps ask Trump not to shrink program

A handful of U.S. lawmakers have a unique argument for asking President Donald Trump not to slash the food stamp program – they themselves once relied on it.

‘The intelligence coup of the century’: For decades, the CIA read the encrypted communications of allies and adversaries.

CIA secretly owned world’s top encryption supplier, read enemy and ally messages for decades

Some U.S. states launch coronavirus testing while faulty test kits delay others

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday it had not yet been invited to send in experts to assist with the investigation of the coronavirus outbreak that has killed over 1,000 people.

New York governor signals possible compromise with Trump in immigration spat

Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo suggested on Wednesday that he will make concessions to Republican President Donald Trump in a dispute over the Northeastern state’s pro-immigrant “sanctuary” policies.

U.S. judge likely to approve Philadelphia refiner’s bankruptcy plan

A federal judge on Wednesday said he was prepared to approve Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ bankruptcy plan, including a $252 million sale of the oldest and largest East Coast oil refinery to Chicago-based Hilco Redevelopment Partners.

U.S. judge denied Trump adviser Stone’s request for a new trial: filing

A federal judge has rejected a request by U.S. President Donald Trump ally Roger Stone for a new trial, according to a court filing released on Wednesday, a day after a Justice Department reversal over sentencing prompted prosecutors to resign from the case.

Harvard and Yale universities investigated for possible non-disclosure of foreign money

The U.S. Department of Education said on Wednesday it has opened an investigation into whether the universities of Harvard and Yale failed to report hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign gifts and contracts as required by law.

Reports: Kobe, Gianna Bryant laid to rest

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were buried in a private funeral service in Southern California last week, multiple outlets reported late Tuesday.

Accused El Paso shooter pleads not guilty to hate crime charges

A Texas man accused of deliberately targeting people of Mexican heritage in a shooting rampage that killed 22 at a Walmart store in El Paso last year made his first court appearance on Wednesday for new federal hate crime charges.

“THE SILENCE WAS DEAFENING”: TRUMP JR. RAGES AT MEDIA IGNORING ATTEMPTED TERROR ATTACK ON TRUMP SUPPORTERS

SURVEY FINDS PEOPLE WHO IDENTIFY AS LEFT-WING MORE LIKELY TO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS

U.S. presidential candidate Bloomberg endorsed by three black lawmakers

U.S. presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday won endorsements from three Congressional Black Caucus members, a positive sign for his campaign, which has drawn scrutiny lately over his past support for a controversial policing tactic.

Key moments from Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers concluded their defence in the once-powerful Hollywood producer’s rape trial in New York on Tuesday.

VIRGINIA HOUSE PASSES BAN ON SEMI-AUTO FIREARMS AND SUPPRESSORS IN HYPERPARTISAN VOTE

PREGNANT MOTHER SAVED FAMILY BY KILLING INTRUDER WITH AR-15

The eight-month-pregnant mother returned fire with her semi-automatic rifle, scoring a hit on one intruder

Nearly 1 in 3 American workers run out of money before payday—even those earning over $100,000

Going extra light at the grocery store. Cutting down on medical supplies. Buying clothing and household supplies secondhand.

Prosecutors quit as Justice Department seeks shorter sentence for Trump ally

The U.S. Department of Justice will seek a shorter prison sentence for Roger Stone, a convicted associate of President Donald Trump, than the 7 to 9 years recommended by federal prosecutors, media outlets reported on Tuesday, hours after Trump tweeted that it was unfair.

Migrant Apprehensions at Border Drop 11 Percent in January amid 8-Month Decline

The apprehension of migrants illegally crossing the border between ports of entry fell in January by more than 11 percent as an eight-month decline continues.

Actor Jussie Smollett charged again related to alleged staging of hate crime

Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was charged on Tuesday in a six-count indictment, returned at the recommendation of a special prosecutor, with falsely claiming to Chicago police that he had been the victim of a hate crime.

Trump says military may consider discipline for ousted aide Vindman

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the military should consider disciplining former White House National Security Council aide Alexander Vindman, who testified in Trump’s impeachment trial.

Report questions effectiveness of active shooter drills in schools

Active shooter drills, a routine in American schools for the last two decades, tend to traumatize students and have not been proven to save lives, according to a report released on Tuesday.

U.S. evacuees freed from coronavirus quarantine, officials fear discrimination

An official from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said she hoped the first group of Americans evacuated from the coronavirus-stricken Chinese city of Wuhan could be released from their quarantine on Tuesday.

Harvey Weinstein will not testify at his New York rape trial, defense rests case

Lawyers for Harvey Weinstein are expected to call the former agent of accuser Jessica Mann to testify on Tuesday in the ex-producer’s rape case as the weeks-long trial nears a close.

SUSPECT WHO PLOUGHED VEHICLE THROUGH VOTER REGISTRATION TENT ADMITTED ANTI-TRUMP MOTIVE

DOJ Sues Sanctuary County For Blocking ICE Deportations

ICE forced to use airport 150 miles away

Central Americans sent to Mexico by U.S. increasingly victims of kidnappings: aid group

Central Americans asylum seekers sent to Mexico by the United States to await their U.S. court dates increasingly become the victims of kidnappings and other types of violence, aid group Doctors Without Borders said in a report published on Tuesday.

Jussie Smollett is ‘indicted by special prosecutor in Chicago’ – nearly a year after having charges dropped over ‘hoax’ attack

Jussie Smollett has been indicted by a special prosecutor in Chicago, nearly a year after the charges against him over an alleged hoax attack were dropped.

Some 70,000 Valentines sent to 104-year-old in tribute to military veterans

William White, a 104-year-old U.S. Marine veteran who earned a Purple Heart in World War Two, is celebrating Valentine’s Day this year like never before, surrounded by a mountain of 70,000 love letters and well-wishes sent from all over the world.

U.S. says Michael Avenatti shook down Nike, defense disagrees as extortion trial nears end

Michael Avenatti had an “agenda” to shake down Nike Inc for millions of dollars by threatening to tar the apparel company with corruption allegations, a prosecutor said on Tuesday near the end of the celebrity lawyer’s extortion trial.

Jeffrey Epstein’s estate blames U.S. Virgin Islands AG for lack of payouts to victims

A lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Tuesday blamed the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands for its inability to begin payouts to victims of the late financier’s sexual abuse.

NY attorney general considers appealing ruling OK’ing Sprint T-Mobile merger

New York Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday the state may appeal a court ruling approving a merger between No.3 and No.4 wireless carriers T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE: THE MILITARY HAS MASS QUARANTINE CAMPS SET UP IN THE U.S.

CBP OFFICERS AT DULLES AIRPORT FIND BAG FULL OF DEAD BIRDS IN PASSENGER BAGGAGE FROM CHINA

Bloomberg turns heads with write-in win in New Hampshire hamlet

As they have for six decades, the residents of the mountain hamlet of Dixville Notch cast the first ballots in the New Hampshire primary just after midnight on Tuesday, picking former New York City Michael Bloomberg as their choice for Democratic nominee.

U.S. allows government staff to leave Hong Kong over coronavirus worries

The United States has authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. government employees and their family members from Hong Kong in light of the outbreak of a deadly coronavirus, the State Department said on Tuesday.

This Southern Town Was Growing So Fast, It Passed a Ban on Growth

Residents, most of whom came from out of state, are fed up with crowded roads and schools and boil-water advisories

11 Democrats still in U.S. presidential race as New Hampshire votes

The presidential nominating contest for both the Democratic and Republican parties continues Tuesday in New Hampshire.

U.S. charges four Chinese military hackers in 2017 Equifax breach

The United States has charged four Chinese military hackers in the 2017 breach of the Equifax credit reporting agency that affected nearly 150 million American citizens, Attorney General William Barr said Monday.

Bono the Havanese, Siba the Poodle advance to Westminster finals

Judging at New York’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show begins in earnest on Monday, the second day of competition in the annual showcase for pedigree canines, which culminates with the awarding of “Best in Show” on Tuesday evening.

Coronavirus case confirmed in California, takes U.S. total to 13

The 13th case of coronavirus in the United States was detected in California in a person under federal quarantine after returning from Wuhan, China, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday.

Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa wishes ‘this nightmare would be over’

Vanessa Bryant said in an Instagram post on Monday that she was both grieving and angry over the loss of her husband, NBA star Kobe Bryant, and 13-year-old Gianna in a helicopter crash last month.

U.S. Justice Department files new lawsuits in renewed push to pressure ‘sanctuary cities’

The U.S. Justice Department on Monday ramped up its fight against states and municipalities that adopt “sanctuary” policies to protect unauthorized immigrants from deportation, with Attorney General William Barr announcing new lawsuits against the state of New Jersey and King County, Washington, where Seattle is located.

Puerto Rico oversight board eyes bankruptcy exit by year-end

Puerto Rico’s long-running bankruptcy could cross the finish line by the end of the year under a schedule proposed by the U.S. commonwealth’s federally created financial oversight board, according to a court filing on Monday.

New York sues Trump administration over ‘punitive’ ban from traveler programs

New York on Monday sued the Trump administration over a new policy barring thousands of New Yorkers from enrolling in programs that help travelers speed through airport security lines and borders, following through on a threat arising from an immigration policy dispute.

White House abandons wildlife board criticized as pro-hunting

The Trump administration has quietly abandoned a wildlife advisory board that animal rights groups said was illegally stacked with politically connected donors and hunting enthusiasts, and designed to promote trophy hunting.

Weinstein rape trial shows #MeToo accusers should prepare for courtroom grilling

In the #MeToo era, women who make sexual misconduct allegations against powerful men can count on public support, but the rape trial in New York of former movie producer Harvey Weinstein has shown that accusers should brace for far less friendly treatment in a court of law.

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