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Pentagon to tighten controls on classified information after leak

5 Jul 2023 5 Jul 2023

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Pentagon announced on Wednesday plans to tighten controls on classified information after an alleged leak incident that saw an airman arrested in April and later indicted on accusations of posting classified documents on the messaging app Discord. The 45-day review did not identify a single point of failure, but the Pentagon said …

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Swedish PM says Vilnius summit natural time for NATO bid finale

5 Jul 2023 5 Jul 2023

(Reuters) – Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday after meeting U.S. President Joe Biden that the two leaders agreed that the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius was a “natural time” to finalise the Nordic country’s bid to join the alliance. “We both realize that the NATO summit in Vilnius in a week is …

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US approves construction for Orsted offshore wind project off New Jersey coast

5 Jul 2023 5 Jul 2023

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration on Wednesday approved construction of an offshore windfarm that will generate 1,100 megawatts of power from up to 98 turbines off the coast of Atlantic City, New Jersey, becoming the third such project in the United States. Approval of Orsted’s Ocean Wind by the Interior Department is …

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Federal agency powers in the crosshairs at the US Supreme Court

5 Jul 2023 5 Jul 2023

By Andrew Chung and John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Even as it has ushered in sweeping changes to American law and society – on abortion, gun rights and affirmative action – the U.S. Supreme Court has kept tabs on another issue of keen interest to its conservative majority: keeping federal regulatory power in check. The …

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Swing state Republicans bleed donors and cash over Trump’s false election claims

5 Jul 2023 5 Jul 2023

By Tim Reid and Nathan Layne (Reuters) – Real estate mogul Ron Weiser has been one of the biggest donors to the Michigan Republican Party, giving $4.5 million in the recent midterm election cycle. But no more. Weiser, former chair of the party, has halted his funding, citing concerns about the organization’s stewardship. He says …

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Suspended Texas Attorney General Paxton won’t testify at impeachment trial

5 Jul 2023 5 Jul 2023

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will not testify in his upcoming impeachment trial in the state Senate, his lawyer said late on Monday, indicating Paxton would fight efforts that may aim to compel a testimony from him. State legislators impeached Paxton on May 27 on charges including bribery …

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One killed, four injured in July 4 fireworks accident in Texas

5 Jul 2023 5 Jul 2023

(Reuters) – Fireworks being prepared for a Fourth of July spectacular ignited in a Texas warehouse on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring four and destroying the building where they were stored, officials said. The accident happened near the town of Gilmer in preparation for Independence Day fireworks in nearby Kilgore, both in rural Upshur …

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Hot dog-eater Joey Chestnut wins July Fourth title with 62 franks

5 Jul 2023 5 Jul 2023

(Reuters) – Reigning champion of the annual U.S. Fourth of July hot dog eating contest Joey Chestnut defended his title on Tuesday, clinching his 16th career win by scarfing down 62 franks in 10 minutes. A thunderstorm delay at the scene of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating contest at New York City’s Coney Island did …

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Biden says gun violence ‘tearing communities apart’ after latest mass shootings

5 Jul 2023 5 Jul 2023

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden on Tuesday said gun violence was tearing apart U.S. communities after mass shootings in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Fort Worth claimed the lives of at least 10 people ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Much more action is needed to “address the epidemic of gun violence that …

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White powder found at White House identified as cocaine -source

5 Jul 2023 5 Jul 2023

By Jeff Mason and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A white powder found inside the White House late on Sunday was identified by Washington’s fire department and emergency services as cocaine, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The source said the powder was found in the West Wing, but gave no further details. …

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