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Jan. 6 rioter who sought to 'incite violence' by Trump supporters sentenced to six years

Federal prosecutors sought a lengthy prison sentence for John Sullivan, who said in video evidence that he wanted to "make those Trump supporters f--- s--- up."
John Sullivan
John Sullivan

U.S. reviewing whether to restrict military aid to IDF unit accused of human rights abuses

Israeli officials have been pressing Washington in public and private not to impose restrictions on the Netzah Yehuda battalion, which has operated in the occupied West Bank.
IDF soldiers
IDF soldiers
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U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release

As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of U.S. families was the fate of their loved ones imprisoned in the country.
Nelson Wells Jr of Bossier City, La., who is currently detained in China.
Nelson Wells Jr of Bossier City, La., who is currently detained in China.
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China warns U.S. of 'downward spiral' as Antony Blinken meets with Xi Jinping

In an earlier meeting Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Secretary of State Antony Blinken that “negative factors” were building in the relationship between the two superpowers.
Blinken meets with Xi in Beijing
Blinken meets with Xi in Beijing

Tennessee governor plans to sign bill that would let teachers carry guns in schools

Lee alluded to the pushback from Democrats, saying, "There are folks across the state who disagree on the way forward.”
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee takes part in a panel discussion during a Republican Governors Association conference, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee takes part in a panel discussion during a Republican Governors Association conference, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.

Pennsylvania brings protest votes to center stage

More than 160,000 Republicans voted against Donald Trump in what amounted to an uncontested primary. Another 127,000 Democrats cast anti-Joe Biden ballots.
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politics political politician rally campaign crowd signs maga

Witness at hush money trial details deals with Playboy model and porn actress 'to protect Donald Trump'

Trump has denied claims that he had sexual encounters with the two women, Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels.
Former President Donald Trump holds news clippings as he leaves court for the day on April 18, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump holds news clippings as he leaves court for the day on April 18, 2024.

Secret Service removes agent from Kamala Harris' detail after 'distressing' behavior

The agent, whose identity has not been disclosed, was involved with the vice president’s departure from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to Wisconsin on Monday morning.
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris

Celebrity stories buried and disputes over paying a porn actress: What you missed on Day 7 of Trump's trial

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker returned to the witness stand, detailing how payments were made to a Playboy playmate and a porn star.
Donald Trump in Manhattan Criminal Court
Donald Trump in Manhattan Criminal Court

Trump hush money trial highlights: David Pecker returns to testify about Playboy playmate payouts

Pecker, a former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified Tuesday about how the tabloid fabricated stories to help Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

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