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The special counsel in the classified documents probe previously subpoenaed the Trump Organization for records of potential dealings with foreign countries, sources say.
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NEW: McCarthy says NO deal right now on debt ceiling.
Says “tone” in today’s meeting w/ President Biden was more productive but the two sides still have “philosophical differences.”
So — talks will continue. Clock is running out to get a debt ceiling deal thru Congress.
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Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina's 1st Black senator, has entered the presidential race with more cash on hand than competitors, and a story that he says embodies the American dream.
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Thrilled to welcome to the / team!
His interview with on what's next in data journalism and election forecasting -
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Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap is celebrating its 75th anniversary this Saturday, and the beloved bar’s owner is inviting Hyde Parkers near and far to stop by and reminisce.
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DeSantis' team is likely to formally announce his candidacy online first next Wednesday, possibly with an announcement video posted to Twitter, sources tell me &
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"The CIA wants to know the truth about #Russia, and we are looking for reliable people who know and can tell us this truth," the text of the video says. "Your information may be more valuable than you think."
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House expected to consider resolution to expel Rep. Santos from Congress
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New from me for News: President Joe Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff called for both celebrating Jewish American history, and tackling antisemitism, during an event marking Jewish American Heritage Month at the White House Tuesday afternoon.
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks at the Jewish American Heritage Month event at the White House.
Emhoff is the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president.
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Thanks to ’s Penn Ave team for the opportunity and to for their help and encouragement today. (And thanks Rachel for the photos!)
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Grateful to have reported from the White House for today on the Biden administration’s Jewish American Heritage Month event!
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Biden confirms he is cutting his upcoming trip abroad short to be able to continue debt conversations with Congressional leaders.
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks at the Jewish American Heritage Month event at the White House.
Emhoff is the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president.
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GRAND PURR-IZE WINNER: A man in Brazil got a big surprise when a gas station claw machine dispensed a sleepy kitty from the prize door.
The cat reportedly enjoys snoozing inside the machine and is very well cared for. abcn.ws/3nVRGXj
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With a shovel and a Slim Jim, an News crew helped rescue a dog trapped underneath a Texas home. abcn.ws/42RbnhA
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Congratulations on your new, well-deserved role! (Hoping you'll still pop by the DC area for some live shots sometimes)
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A Look at Gio's journey to the anchor desk! @GioBenitez is named GMA weekend co-anchor! 
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Death and sacrifice: How Ukrainians on the front line deal with loss
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A mom tells of having baby during brutal 3-month migrant journey: Reporter's notebook from for News
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Rep. George Santos is indicted on 13 counts centering around three alleged schemes, according to court documents.
Here's what prosecutors say he did.
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“I don’t understand where the government’s getting their information but I will present my facts,” GOP Rep. George Santos tells after he pleads not guilty to 13 criminal counts. abcn.ws/3VU75Uf
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BREAKING: New York Rep. George Santos is in custody and charged with 13 counts, including wire fraud and money laundering.
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WHAT’S YOUR LEGAL NAME? — is repeatedly one of the questions Hill reporters have shouted at Rep George Santos over the last few months.
This morning his indictment lists his name as: GEORGE ANTHONY DEVOLDER SANTOS.
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"Even if Santos is convicted, he could still continue as a member of Congress."
reports on what's to come after Rep. George Santos is charged with 13 criminal counts.
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The Jewish Federations of North America published an open letter calling for the release of Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich, who's been jailed in Russia for espionage charges.
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BREAKING: Rep. George Santos has been charged by federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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BREAKING: Former Pres. Trump found liable for battery and defamation in E. Jean Carroll suit.
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"This jury reached its verdict in a little under three hours of deliberations after getting the case earlier today."
ABC News' Aaron Katersky breaks down verdict in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit against former Pres. Donald Trump. abcn.ws/42iS6FS
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This Just In: Sen. Dianne Feinstein will return to Capitol Hill after a nearly three-month absence, her office confirmed.
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"[F]or us, this is personal. Evan and his family are members of our American Jewish community," the organization wrote.
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NEW from me for News: The Jewish Federations of North America , a major umbrella group of Jewish communal organizations, published an open letter Monday calling for the release of Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich.
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Thanks to the Museum for letting News dip into your photo archives for this piece in our nominated project Buffalo: Healing from Hate — abcnews.go.com/US/survivors-b
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is leaning toward skipping the launch of an exploratory committee in favor of launching a full presidential campaign next month, sources say.
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DEVELOPING: Seven people are dead in Brownsville, Texas, after a car ran into pedestrians, authorities say.
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More than 100 King Charles Spaniels marched in a parade down King’s Road in London after King Charles III’s coronation.
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Pasta-bly one of the biggest and tortellini serious stories that has ever covered.
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MACARONI MYSTERY: Hundreds of pounds of uncooked pasta were dumped in the woods of central New Jersey.
The hunt to *al dente-fie* the culprit is ongoing.
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