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Judge penalizes Giuliani for ‘continued and flagrant’ disregard of court order in 5-page ruling

A judge presiding over Rudy Giuliani’s damages trial penalized the lawyer Friday for his “continued and flagrant” disregard of court order. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell said the decision means jurors will be told that Giuliani intentionally hid financial documents and other records in defiance of court orders. “Giuliani’s continued and flagrant disregard of this...

Biden’s Israel response creates sharp contrast with Trump

President Biden’s response to the terrorist attacks against Israel may have given him a point of contrast with former President Donald Trump on foreign policy and leadership style. Biden has drawn plaudits from both sides of the aisle for his unequivocal support for Israel, speaking in personal and visceral terms about the impact of the violence launched...

A chilling account of death and survival in Israel: ‘There’s nobody to rescue anymore’

Warning this article contains descriptions of death surrounding civilians and children. The rocket fire that began around 7 a.m. on Saturday wasn’t particularly alarming for the residents of Israel’s kibbutz Kfar Azza. Communities closest with the Gaza Strip had grown used to the threat over about 15 years of intermittent war. But the horror of...

RFK Jr’s pivot to independent is a relief for his brother

CHICAGO — Chris Kennedy expects Thanksgiving might not be so awkward this year now that his older brother, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is no...

Why climate-swap debt is a bad idea

Last month, the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing movement got a hard reality check about one of its favorite financial tools. Known as...

California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour

California will raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over the next decade under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday.

House subpoenas records of potential ‘coverup’ to protect Fauci

The House panel investigating the coronavirus announced Friday it has served a subpoena on the National Institutes of Health to get records that could show a "coverup" intended to protect Dr. Anthony Fauci from scrutiny as he shaped the country's response to the pandemic.

Law restricting bathroom use for Idaho transgender students to go into effect as challenge continues

An Idaho law restricting which bathrooms transgender students can use in schools will go into effect while a court challenge plays out.

Harvard alumni in Congress call for university’s president to resign

Rep. Elise Stefanik and other Harvard University alumni in Congress are calling on Harvard President Claudine Gay to resign after she released a new statement on the attack on Israel that didn't condemn students who blamed Israel for the attack.

Jim Jordan chasing votes while the House adjourns for the weekend

House Republicans left the Capitol Friday without electing a new speaker after their second nominee in two days, Rep. Jim Jordan, fell short of the 217 votes needed to win the gavel in a floor vote.

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