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RFK Jr. suggests Biden is ‘much worse threat to democracy’ than Trump, citing social media case
(WASHINGTON) -- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday doubled down on his suggestion that President Joe Biden is a greater threat to democracy than former President Donald Trump because of what Kennedy claimed was the Biden administration's censoring of political speech online.Kennedy, a former Democrat, appeared on…
White House ‘outraged’ aid workers killed in IDF strike; Biden calls José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen
(WASHINGTON) -- The White House said Tuesday it is "outraged" after a strike by Israel Defense Forces killed seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen who were on the ground in Gaza to provide relief to civilians caught in the conflict.President Joe Biden called Chef José Andrés, the founder…
White House ‘outraged’ aid workers killed in IDF strike; Biden calls José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen
(WASHINGTON) -- The White House said Tuesday it is "outraged" after a strike by Israel Defense Forces killed seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen who were on the ground in Gaza to provide relief to civilians caught in the conflict.President Joe Biden called Chef José Andrés, the founder…
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro continues effort to be released from prison during appeal
(WASHINGTON) -- Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro has asked Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch to reconsider Chief Justice John Roberts' denial of Navarro's motion to remain out of prison while he appeals his contempt of Congress case.Navarro reported to prison on March 19 in Miami after being convicted in September…
Biden speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden spoke on the phone Tuesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, their first conversation since meeting last November in California.The two leaders were set to speak about climate change, the economic relationship between the U.S. and China as well as progress on artificial intelligence and countering…
Biden speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden spoke on the phone Tuesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, their first conversation since meeting last November in California.The two leaders were set to speak about climate change, the economic relationship between the U.S. and China as well as progress on artificial intelligence and countering…
Tulsi Gabbard turned down RFK Jr.’s offer to be his running mate, she says
(NEW YORK) -- Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party in 2022, declined an offer to be Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate in his independent presidential bid, she tells ABC News."I met with Kennedy several times, and we have become good friends," she said in a…
House Speaker Johnson calls Greene’s move to oust him a ‘distraction’ for Republicans
(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson is going on the offense in an effort to save his speakership after fellow Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust him just months after he ascended to the position.The motion to vacate, which was raised just before the chamber broke…
US, Israel to hold virtual talks in standoff over invading Rafah
(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. and Israeli officials will hold a virtual meeting Monday to continue to discuss the standoff over the Biden administration's opposition to Israel invading the southern Gazan city Rafah, a U.S. official confirmed to ABC News.The official added that in-person follow-up meetings are anticipated after more work from…
US, Israel to hold virtual talks in standoff over invading Rafah
(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. and Israeli officials will hold a virtual meeting Monday to continue to discuss the standoff over the Biden administration's opposition to Israel invading the southern Gazan city Rafah, a U.S. official confirmed to ABC News.The official added that in-person follow-up meetings are anticipated after more work from…