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New House Judiciary report claims FBI worked with Ukrainian agency to remove verified social media accounts | CNN Politics : Inside US

CNN  —  The FBI participated in a flawed effort to stop Russian disinformation at the behest of a Ukrainian intelligence agency that instead ensnared authentic American accounts – even a verified Russian-language US State Department account, the House Judiciary Committee alleges in a new report obtained first by CNN. The report accuses the FBI of not properly vetting social media accounts that…

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Turkey has agreed to back Sweden's NATO bid, alliance chief says | CNN Politics : Inside US

CNN  —  NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that Turkey has agreed to back Sweden’s bid to join the military alliance – a major development on the eve of the NATO summit. The announcement epresents a stunning about-face from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who had earlier on Monday suggested Sweden could only join the alliance after his country is accepted into the European…

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Special counsel accuses Trump co-defendant of seeking 'unnecessary' delay | CNN Politics : Inside US

CNN  —  A request Monday from Donald Trump’s aide and co-defendant Walt Nauta to delay a Friday hearing in the classified documents case was met with sharp opposition from special counsel Jack Smith, who said in a court filing that such a postponement was an “unnecessary” delay. The spat highlights how even the most incremental, procedural developments in the historic federal criminal case…

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US attorney leading Hunter Biden probe refutes whistleblowers' politicization claims | CNN Politics : Inside US

CNN  —  US Attorney David Weiss, who is overseeing the Hunter Biden criminal probe, says in a letter obtained by CNN that he did not ask to be named as a special counsel and was never refused authority to bring charges anywhere in the country, refuting two key allegations from IRS whistleblowers. Weiss’ comments, in a letter sent Monday to GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, go against…

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Biden meets King Charles III for the first time since coronation | CNN Politics : Inside US

London CNN  —  President Joe Biden and King Charles III on Monday met for the first time since the British monarch’s coronation, with the US president visiting Windsor Castle for all the pomp and circumstance that comes with a royal meeting. Biden arrived to inspect an honor guard formed of the Prince of Wales Company of the Welsh Guards – with hundreds of uniformed troops, and its military…

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Actor Hill Harper announces US Senate bid in Michigan | CNN Politics : Inside US

Washington CNN  —  Actor Hill Harper announced on Monday his plans to run for US Senate in Michigan to fill retiring Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s seat. “We can all feel it: D.C just isn’t getting things done for people. We need representatives who’ll take on special interests, get money out of politics, and make our government work for all of us. That’s why today, I’m announcing my…

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Republican block leaves major branch of US military without a confirmed leader for first time in over a century | CNN Politics : Inside US

CNN  —  A major branch of the US military does not have a Senate confirmed leader for the first time in more than a century, as a result of a Republican senator refusing to lift his block on military nominations. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger relinquished command on Monday after holding a private retirement ceremony, after more than 40 years of service. His successor, Gen.…

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Steve Bannon ordered to pay nearly $500,000 in legal fees to firm that represented him in subpoena fight | CNN Politics : Inside US

CNN  —  A New York judge has ordered Steve Bannon to pay his former attorneys nearly $500,000 in unpaid legal fees for work on various legal matters, including his fight against a subpoena by the congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack. The law firm Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP sued Bannon in February alleging he failed to pay his legal bills for work the…

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'Not what it was': House Freedom Caucus wrestles with its future amid split over tactics and Trump | CNN Politics : Inside US

CNN  —  When a band of House Freedom Caucus members met last month to strategize over how to hold GOP leadership accountable for the bipartisan debt ceiling deal, not everyone from the far-right group was invited. Around a half dozen hardliners opted to hold a secret strategy session, where they hashed out a game plan to tank a key procedural vote in retaliation for their demands being ignored…

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Here's What You Should Know Before You Co-Sign a Mortgage Loan : Inside US

If you have good credit and a stable income, you could help a close friend or family member get approved for a mortgage by co-signing the loan. But whether you should co-sign a mortgage depends on whether you can afford the risk to your credit, finances and personal relationship with the borrower. What Does It Mean to Be a Co-Signer on a Mortgage? A co-signer shares responsibility for the…

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Democratic state senator launches challenge to Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas | CNN Politics : Inside US

CNN  —  Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez entered the state’s US Senate race on Monday, becoming the second high-profile Democrat vying to take on Republican Sen. Ted Cruz next fall. Gutierrez, a long-time state lawmaker from San Antonio, represents a district that includes Uvalde, where a gunman killed 19 elementary school students and two teachers last year, and he referenced the shooting in…

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You're Ready to Buy a House. But Is Your Credit Score? : Inside US

Mortgage lenders consider your credit score a measure of your ability to responsibly manage debt. The higher your credit score, the better your chances of being approved for a home loan, and vice versa. Having good credit can also make it possible to qualify for a mortgage with more competitive terms, like a lower interest rate. The minimum credit score you need to buy a home depends on the type…

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Republicans get top recruit in Nevada to take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen | CNN Politics : Inside US

CNN  —  Sam Brown, a retired Army captain who was severely burned by the explosion of a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, announced his plans to enter Nevada’s Republican primary Monday to take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen next fall. “Right now, the American Dream is at risk. Joe Biden and Jacky Rosen promised to unite Americans and solve problems. Instead, they’ve abandoned Nevada and divided…

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How to Retire Early : Inside US

Many people see stepping away from the workforce and into retirement as a path to freedom. If you want to retire early, you might be able to enjoy hobbies, spend more time with family and get involved in charity work. To get ready, you’ll want to make sure your finances can support you and your household for the coming decades. If you want to retire early, consider following these…

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Top Treasury sanctions official to visit southern border as it ramps up efforts to crack down on deadly fentanyl trade | CNN Politics : Inside US

CNN  —  Treasury’s top sanctions official Brian Nelson will travel to the southern border Tuesday as part of the department’s ongoing push to crack down on the cartels and illicit financial networks fueling the deadly fentanyl trade, Treasury officials told CNN. Nelson’s trip – his second in sixth months – and a spate of recent sanctions activity is the latest indicator that Treasury is ramping…

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Why Ukraine's plea for NATO membership is such a profound dilemma for the West | CNN Politics : Inside US

CNN  —  President Joe Biden said before a critical trip to Europe that Ukraine is not yet ready to enter NATO. More to the point, the alliance is not yet ready for Ukraine to join in a historic step that could deter Moscow but that might also increase the risk of a US-Russia war. Biden has staked his foreign policy legacy on arming Ukraine to repel the Russian invasion – most recently with a…

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Ocado Launches First Robotic Warehouse in Asia With Aeon : Inside US

LONDON (Reuters) – British online supermarket and technology group Ocado said on Monday its first robotic warehouse in Asia, built for Japanese partner Aeon, has gone live. The warehouse, or customer fulfilment centre (CFC) as Ocado calls them, has begun taking orders from customers across the Kanto region for Aeon’s “Green Beans” brand. Ocado signed up Aeon as a partner in 2019 in a deal that…

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