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Jill Biden to meet with Ukrainian refugees in Romania and Slovakia

Rebecca Falconer First lady Jill Biden will travel to eastern Europe this week to meet with U.S. service members, diplomats and displaced Ukrainian parents and children, her office announced late.

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Trevor Noah’s best White House Correspondents’ dinner jokes

Rebecca Falconer Comedian Trevor Noah brought the roast to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as it returned for the first time in two years following a pandemic-induced break — taking aim.

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Biden digs at Trump in White House Correspondents’ dinner speech

Rebecca Falconer President Biden addressed the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner (WHCA), as the event returned after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Why it matters: He’s the first U.S. president to attend the.

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Russian forces looted thousands of artifacts, Ukrainian officials say

Rebecca Falconer Ukrainian officials said Saturday that over 250 cultural institutions have been “damaged or destroyed” and thousands of artifacts looted since Russia launched its invasion on Feb. 24, per the New York.

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Manchin cuts ad for Republican facing Trump-backed rival in primary

Rebecca Falconer Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is appearing in a campaign ad for Rep. David McKinley (R-W.Va.) as the congressman seeks to stave off a Republican primary challenge from the Trump-endorsed Rep. Alex.

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Abbott redirects $500 million to fund border security initiative

Julia Shapero Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said he is redirecting almost $500 million from various Texas agencies to fund border security initiative Operation Lone Star. The big picture: The.

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New York judge denies Trump’s bid to reverse $10,000-per-day fine

Shawna Chen A New York judge has denied a request from former President Trump’s lawyers to reverse a $10,000-per-day contempt fine against Trump. Why it matters: Judge Arthur Engoron issued the fine after.

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Second Oath Keepers member pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy

Oriana Gonzalez A second member of the far-right Oath Keepers militia on Friday pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy and obstruction for participating in the Jan. 6 deadly Capitol insurrection. Driving.

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White House communications director tests positive for COVID

Oriana Gonzalez White House communications director Kate Bedingfield announced that she tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday. What she’s saying: “I last saw the President Wednesday in a socially-distanced meeting.

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Scoop: Biden team split on China tariffs

Hans Nichols, author of Axios Sneak Peek Biden administration officials are debating how — and even whether — to lower some of former President Trump’s tariffs against China to help ease.

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