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Mitt Romney not seeking reelection, will focus on young voter turnout #Shorts

Mitt Romney not seeking reelection, will focus on young voter turnout #Shorts

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said he won’t seek reelection in 2024, and hopes to work with students on college campuses to vote and get into public office. https://bit.ly/3sQ7UDb RELATED: Here’s how redistricting could impact the future of the US Congress https://youtu.be/nc6Aumx2sw0 Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney, who ran for president in 2012, will not be running for reelection when his …

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Temporary gun ban in New Mexico sparks backlash from community #Shorts

Temporary gun ban in New Mexico sparks backlash from community #Shorts

The backlash over New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s temporary gun ban is being heard throughout the state. https://bit.ly/44QR4l4 RELATED: Are mass shootings accelerating in the US? Here’s what we know https://youtu.be/ZyeZyrEnna4 New Mexico’s governor has moved to temporarily suspend the right to carry firearms in public in counties with high rates of violent crime, a move she said was …

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton trial: Opening statements begin #Shorts

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton trial: Opening statements begin #Shorts

Ken Paxton, facing 16 impeachment counts related to bribery and misuse of office, has been suspended since late May. https://tinyurl.com/wf5z2h2w RELATED: Texas House votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton https://youtu.be/grTuE7EfCMo Impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s actual impeachment trial begins Tuesday in the Texas Senate, the first of many days to determine if the suspended official will be removed …

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President Biden flaunts not wearing mask after COVID exposure #Shorts

President Biden flaunts not wearing mask after COVID exposure #Shorts

President Joe Biden joked about not wearing a face mask in public, days after first lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19. https://bit.ly/3Z6lUEU RELATED: First lady remains in Delaware with COVID, president tests negative https://youtube.com/shorts/I2MsJwbLAPA President Joe Biden joked about not wearing a mask Wednesday following this week’s positive COVID-19 test of his wife, first lady Jill Biden, sending mixed …

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Donald Trump surrenders on multiple charges in Fulton County, Georgia | USA TODAY

Donald Trump surrenders on multiple charges in Fulton County, Georgia | USA TODAY

Former President Donald Trump turned himself in at a Georgia jail before the deadline and was booked under charges related to the 2020 election. https://tinyurl.com/u2nt296e Correction: A previous version of this video misstated how many co-defendants had been booked. RELATED: Here’s what to know about Donald Trump’s indictment in Georgia https://youtu.be/DubiycBhiKQ Donald Trump was arrested Thursday evening at Georgia’s Fulton …

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Donald Trump, 18 others criminally charged in Georgia election case | USA TODAY

Donald Trump, 18 others criminally charged in Georgia election case | USA TODAY

Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis relied on Georgia’s RICO law to charge Trump, provisions that were created to target organized crime. https://bit.ly/45nzl5X RELATED: Trump now indicted for conduct before, during and after his presidency https://youtu.be/LuN2NVA2scI A Georgia grand jury indicted 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump and several allies Monday on conspiracy charges of trying to steal Georgia’s electoral votes from …

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Biden meets with MLK’s family on anniversary of March on Washington | USA TODAY

Biden meets with MLK’s family on anniversary of March on Washington | USA TODAY

President Joe Biden met with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s family on the anniversary of the March on Washington to discuss racism in America. RELATED: Mourners remember lives lost after alleged hate-driven shooting https://youtu.be/LkiuBDt4j38 » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/45u72b27 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national …

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Biden administration to negotiate drug prices to cut Medicare costs #Shorts

Biden administration to negotiate drug prices to cut Medicare costs #Shorts

President Joe Biden highlighted ten drugs his administration will target for price negotiations to lower the costs of Medicare for patients. https://tinyurl.com/55whcadd RELATED: Biden meets with MLK’s family on anniversary of March on Washington https://youtu.be/JFQmGsygoLg The first 10 prescription drugs the federal government will negotiate under a new federal law were revealed Tuesday, launching a process that could deliver drug …

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GA Gov. Kemp rejects calls to remove Trump prosecutor Fani Willis #Shorts

GA Gov. Kemp rejects calls to remove Trump prosecutor Fani Willis #Shorts

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans not to discipline Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis following the indictment of former President Donald Trump. https://tinyurl.com/4zncwy86 RELATED: Donald Trump pleads not guilty to charges in Georgia election case https://youtu.be/aMtt5lmH_M0 Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is rejecting calls to discipline or remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from her position following the fourth indictment …

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Trump now indicted for conduct before, during and after his presidency | USA TODAY

Trump now indicted for conduct before, during and after his presidency | USA TODAY

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s first two criminal charges involved hush money and classified documents cases. Here’s where things stand with the indictments against the former president. https://tinyurl.com/2b336x5c RELATED: What to know about Trump’s defense in the Jan. 6 case https://youtu.be/sigHxntNdlg A Georgia grand jury indicted 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump and several allies Monday on conspiracy charges of trying …

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Tennessee House GOP silences Rep. Justin Jones after heated session #Shorts

Tennessee House GOP silences Rep. Justin Jones after heated session #Shorts

The apparent physical altercation between Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Dem. Rep. Justin Pearson happened after the House was adjourned. https://rb.gy/agzw5 RELATED: Expelled Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson, Justin Jones win reelection https://youtu.be/IRkT8Z1fE5c The Tennessee House Democratic caucus on Monday walked off the floor of the lower chamber to protest a disciplinary vote against a member of the so-called Tennessee …

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President Biden visits Maui in the wake of devastating wildfires | USA TODAY

President Biden visits Maui in the wake of devastating wildfires | USA TODAY

President Joe Biden toured damage in Maui after catastrophic wildfires ripped through parts of the island. RELATED: Maui authorities defend not using sirens as wildfire death toll rises » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/45u72b27 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and …

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Joe Biden slams Tuberville over ‘outrageous’ military promotion holds | USA TODAY

Joe Biden slams Tuberville over ‘outrageous’ military promotion holds | USA TODAY

President Joe Biden slammed Senator Tommy Tuberville and other Republicans for the Alabama senator’s holds preventing military promotions. RELATED: Biden says Tuberville endangering national security with promotions block https://tinyurl.com/yb9y5ekx Tuberville has held up more than 200 military promotions that require Senate confirmation as a protest over a Department of Defense policy that includes provisions for paid leave and covering expenses …

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Trump allegedly sought to erase security video, additional charges filed | USA TODAY

Trump allegedly sought to erase security video, additional charges filed | USA TODAY

One of the charges alleges that Former President Donald Trump attempted to delete security footage to keep it from being provided to a grand jury. https://tinyurl.com/zuez8cjn RELATED: Donald Trump complains about Jan. 6 subpoena: ‘I’m becoming an expert’ https://youtu.be/X5IOkBoY9aI Special counsel Jack Smith leveled new charges against Donald Trump on Thursday – including an allegation that he sought to delete …

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Biden welcomes World Series champion Houston Astros to White House | USA TODAY

Biden welcomes World Series champion Houston Astros to White House | USA TODAY

President Joe Biden welcomed the 2022 World Series champion Houston Astros to the White House, congratulating them on their successful season. https://tinyurl.com/yx4y3a6c RELATED: Astros fans take to the streets to celebrate 2022 World Series win https://youtu.be/51lfjwxP0Kg President Joe Biden joked about being told he is past his prime Monday as he welcomed the Houston Astros to the White House to …

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