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‘Trader Joe’s Pronto’: Company launches grab-and-go concept amid controversy

Trader Joe's has launched a grab-and-go concept in New York City called Trader Joe's Pronto, opening the shop directly next to an existing Trader Joe's store near Union Square.

4 ways to simplify the income tax  

Simplification is not an easy proposition. The tax code did not get complicated by accident, and the factors that generate complex tax systems—policy trade-offs, the complexity of families and businesses, the role of lobbyists, etc.—are not going away.

Army suffers two Apache helicopter crashes within 48 hours

The Army has had two Apache helicopter crashes within 48 hours, with the latest sending two soldiers to the hospital when their aircraft went down Wednesday evening near Fort Carson, Colo., the service confirmed Thursday. The AH-64 Apache from the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division crashed around 6:30 p.m. during a routine training exercise. The...

Evening Report — House will send Mayorkas impeachment charges to Senate

A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report   © Greg Nash / The Hill Mayorkas impeachment articles head to Senate, but Dem-controlled chamber unlikely to convict Nearly two months after the Republican-controlled House narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the charges will...

GOP Michigan state rep mistakenly claims Gonzaga team buses are for ‘illegal invaders’

A Republican state legislator in Michigan railed against buses of “illegal invaders” landing at his local airport Wednesday, but he garnered criticism after it was discovered the buses carried a college basketball team. Rep. Matt Maddock (R) said the Gonzaga University basketball team, which was in Detroit for its March Madness Sweet 16 match-up on...

Russia to remain quiet on prisoner swap talks as Evan Gershkovich marks a year in custody

Russia said silence is paramount when discussing talks about prison swaps potentially including The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, whose detention will reach the one-year mark this week.  Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters Thursday that “certain contacts” are made when potential prisoner exchanges are mentioned, but they would have to be carried out...

Kentucky bill strips governor of power to appoint senator

The Kentucky Senate sent a bill to Gov. Andy Beshear (D) Thursday that would strip him of his power to appoint people to the U.S. Senate. The bill seeks to hold special elections for Senate vacancies in Kentucky, according to The Associated Press. The legislation's passage through the state Senate follows the late February announcement...

Biden, Obama, Clinton join ‘SmartLess’ podcast ahead of NYC fundraiser

President Biden and former Presidents Obama and Clinton joined the “SmartLess” podcast on Thursday while they were all together in New York ahead of a fundraiser. The episode with the three presidents on “SmartLess,” which is hosted by comedians Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, will air at a later date, according to the...

Crackdown on ‘deceptive’ AI in political ads passes NH House without debate

The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted Thursday to require explicit disclosure of deceptive artificial intelligence used in political ads.

Biden mingles with Obama, Clinton at ritzy NYC fundraiser on same day fallen cop is mourned just 40 miles away

President Biden and former President Trump attended very different events Thursday; one went to the wake for a slain officer, and the other to a fundraiser.

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