WASHINGTON — Democrats are poised to ditch Iowa and move up Michigan in their presidential primary calendar starting in 2024, according to several Democratic officials involved in the process. Party…
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Friend of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz sentenced to 11 years in prison in sex trafficking case
The ex-Florida tax collector whose arrest led to a federal investigation into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a former friend, was sentenced Thursday to 11 years in prison for sex trafficking…
Biden state dinner serves up lobster à la controversy
WASHINGTON — The lobster featured on the menu of Thursday’s state dinner comes with caviar, squash ravioli — and a heaping side of controversy. Maine officials would typically be thrilled…
Senate reaches deal to vote quickly on averting a rail strike
WASHINGTON — The Senate reached an agreement Thursday to hold votes aimed at avoiding an economically catastrophic rail strike, one day after the House approved such a measure. The chamber…
Rep. Jim Clyburn survives leadership challenge
WASHINGTON — Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., beat back a leadership challenge Thursday and will remain among the top House Democrats in the next Congress. Clyburn had faced a last-minute, surprise…
E.U. warns Musk to beef up Twitter controls ahead of new rules
LONDON — A top European Union official warned Elon Musk on Wednesday that Twitter needs to beef up measures to protect users from hate speech, misinformation and other harmful content to avoid…
Florida doctor accused of raping sedated patients dies by suicide
A Florida doctor accused of raping his sedated patients was found dead on Monday in what has been ruled a suicide, officials said. An officer found Eric Andrews Salata, 54,…
Closing arguments begin in the Trump Organization’s tax fraud trial
Closing arguments began Thursday in the tax fraud trial of the Trump Organization, which is accused of a sweeping, 15-year scheme to compensate top executives of former President Donald Trump’s…
