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Politics5d agoAppeals court questions if Trump’s conviction survives presidential immunityA New York appeals panel questioned on Thursday whether presidential immunity or federal law bars President Trump’s criminal conviction stemming from a hush money payment made during his 2016 campaign to cover up an alleged affair. Trump’s personal lawyers said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) legal theory of the case was preempted by campaign…The Hill
Politics5d agoJoAnna Mendoza Wins in Arizona, Giving Democrats a Key House PickupThe Democrat, a retired Marine, defeated Representative Juan Ciscomani, a two-term Republican, in a highly competitive district in southeastern Arizona.NYT US
Politics5d agoCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom commutes all death sentencesGov. Gavin Newsom commuted all California death sentences on Thursday, declaring that “state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with” values in America’s most populous state.NBC News
Politics5d agoCalifornia Gov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole - AP NewsCalifornia Gov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole AP NewsAP News
Politics5d ago‘More Divided Than Ever’: For Jewish Voters, a Mix of Elation and DreadJuggling celebration and concern, American Jews are negotiating their place in a dramatically shifting political landscape.NYT US
Politics5d agoMelania Trump calls for peace at meeting with Russia, Ukraine officialsUS first lady hosts Russian, Ukrainian officials at the White House, urges two sides to build on recent local truce.Al Jazeera [en]
Business5d agoEnvoy Medical GAAP EPS of -$0.50, revenue of $66MEnvoy Medical has reported its GAAP EPS at -$0.50 and revenue at $66 million. This provides a financial update on the company's performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
Business5d agoWW International GAAP EPS of $1.51 beats by $0.99, revenue of $153M beats by $0.67MWW International has announced its GAAP EPS of $1.51, which exceeded estimates by $0.99, and revenue of $153 million, surpassing expectations by $0.67 million. This indicates a strong financial performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
Politics5d agoNewsom Commutes the Sentences of California’s 548 Death Row InmatesGov. Gavin Newsom, who is expected to run for president, called capital punishment morally objectionable. Though California hasn’t executed anyone for 20 years, that represents about a quarter of death sentences nationwide.NYT US
Politics5d agoChabria: Newsom wants to empty death row. Most politicians wouldn't bother — or dareNewsom's decision, as he ponders a run for the White House, is a self-inflicted test of political endurance from a savvy politician who didn't need to go there.LA Times
Politics5d agoRove: Paxton ‘drew down the entire Republican ticket’ in TexasGOP strategist Karl Rove said he believes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who lost his Senate bid to Democratic state Rep. James Talarico on Tuesday, sunk other Republican candidates in the Lone Star State. “Well, Paxton drew down the entire Republican ticket. He’s at the top of the ticket as a Senate candidate, and…The Hill
Business5d agoIRS announces bigger estate and gift tax exemption for 2027The IRS has announced a bigger estate and gift tax exemption for 2027. Here's what investors need to know.CNBC
Sci & Tech5d agoMeta, TikTok, Google sue to block California teen social media law championed by NewsomThe companies argue in separate filings that the recently signed law violates the First Amendment.Politico Tech
Politics5d agoGluesenkamp Perez wins competitive Washington raceThe congresswoman beat Republican state Sen. John Braun in a district President Trump has won three times.CBS News
Politics5d agoUSA announces sanctions against companies in the oil and electronics sectors in CubaThe US expands sanctions on Cuban entities, including Chinese firms, for their role in the energy and technology sectors. The measure seeks to curb the enrichment of the ruling elite. The sanctions affect shipping and technology companies, as well as the daughter of the GAESA leader.Clarín
Politics5d agoFlávio Bolsonaro denies having received government aid for his escape to the U.S.The son of the former Brazilian president, after losing to Lula, assures that his escape was a personal decision, without any government support. Flávio Bolsonaro thanks Trump for allowing his stay in the U.S., while facing accusations of corruption and money laundering.Clarín
Politics5d agoDemocratic leader in Senate warns: "If Trump vetoes laws, there will be a Republican debacle in 2028"The Democratic representative in the Senate warns that if the US president vetoes key laws, the Republican electoral debacle in 2028 will be greater. At an event in Washington, the importance of reducing costs and fighting corruption to ensure a political majority in the future was highlighted.Clarín
Politics5d agoGreg Steube to run for House GOP conference chairRep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) is running for House GOP conference chair, setting up a three-way contest with Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) and the conference’s current chair, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.). A source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill that Steube is entering the race. The GOP conference chair will play a pivotal role…The Hill
Politics5d agoCuba detains award-winning journalist Yoani SanchezCuban State Security agents detained Yoani Sanchez, the award-winning founder and director of the independent news outlet 14ymedio, in Havana on Thursday morning amid the latest government crackdown on independent journalists. It was the third detention of an independent journalist in the Cuban capital this week. “Yoani Sanchez has been detained by State Security today in Havana,” journalist Reinaldo Escobar, Sanchez’s husband, who is currently in Madrid, announced on social media. Sanchez left...South China Morning Post
Politics5d agoHarmeet Dhillon, Leader of Justice Department’s Civil Rights Unit, ResignsThe move came after conflicts with Justice Department leaders, including disagreements over legal strategy in the midterm elections, people familiar with the matter said.NYT US
Politics5d agoSanders calls for Democrats to pass ‘Medicare for All’Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Thursday called for Democrats to pass “Medicare for All” when they take control of the Senate in January. “Healthcare must be considered as a human right, not a privilege. That means passing Medicare for All legislation now supported by 66 percent of the American people,” Sanders said in a video. Sanders…The Hill
Politics5d ago« For him, the difficulty will be to distance himself from Donald Trump » : the delicate role of JD Vance after the Republican defeatDÉCRYPTAGE - Dans un long mea-culpa partagé sur les réseaux sociaux, le vice-président américain a mis la déroute des républicains aux Midterms sur le compte de la guerre en Iran.Le Figaro International
Business5d agoBeloved NYC bookstore to repay nearly $1.5 million after taking COVID-era loanThe shop has been in countless films and TV shows, including ‘Sex and the City’The Independent World
Politics5d agoWatch live: Hinojosa speaks after midterm win against AbbottTexas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa (D) will hold her first news conference Thursday afternoon, days after defeating incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The win ends more than three decades of GOP control of the governor’s mansion. Hinojosa, who will become the state’s first Latina governor, is expected to outline her priorities as…The Hill