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Author: Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

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Butcher who charged at police, hurled a bow in Jan. 6 Capitol attack sentenced to 7 years

July 14, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAYComments Off on Butcher who charged at police, hurled a bow in Jan. 6 Capitol attack sentenced to 7 years

Kyle Fitzsimons, of Lebanon, Maine, was convicted of 11 charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

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House passes GOP bill blocking transgender girls and women from participating in school sports

April 20, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAYComments Off on House passes GOP bill blocking transgender girls and women from participating in school sports

Democrats claim the bill is an example of the GOP attacking transgender individuals while championing “culture war” issues.

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Department of Justice announces arrest of 2 Chinese officials accused of running NYC police station

April 17, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAYComments Off on Department of Justice announces arrest of 2 Chinese officials accused of running NYC police station

DOJ announced at a press conference the arrests of two New York City residents accused of operating a police station of the Chinese government.

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After Pentagon leak arrest, Marjorie Taylor Greene questions who is ‘the real enemy’

April 13, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAYComments Off on After Pentagon leak arrest, Marjorie Taylor Greene questions who is ‘the real enemy’

Marjorie Taylor Greene has a history of making controversial comments on Twitter and other social media. The latest involves the Pentagon leak.

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Former Starbucks CEO testifies during Senate hearing on treatment of employees unionizing

March 29, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAYComments Off on Former Starbucks CEO testifies during Senate hearing on treatment of employees unionizing

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in a Senate hearing Wednesday the coffee company did not break the law.

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Is a 4-day workweek coming? What to know about latest attempt at federal law in Congress

March 15, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAYComments Off on Is a 4-day workweek coming? What to know about latest attempt at federal law in Congress

California Rep. Mark Takano isn’t the only House member to push a bill in Congress calling for a four-day workweek. Previous efforts have failed.

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Pay raise, Ukraine aid, suicide prevention: Congress OKs $858 billion in Defense spending

December 15, 2022Rachel Looker, USA TODAYComments Off on Pay raise, Ukraine aid, suicide prevention: Congress OKs $858 billion in Defense spending

The bill authorizes a 4.6% pay raise for military and civilian workers. It also sends $500 million more in aid to Ukraine than Biden had proposed.

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Biden’s spending bill would increase the Pell Grant by $550: But is it enough to keep up with the cost of college?

November 5, 2021Rachel Looker, USA TODAYComments Off on Biden’s spending bill would increase the Pell Grant by $550: But is it enough to keep up with the cost of college?

The budget bill being debated in Congress includes a $550 boost to the maximum Pell Grant award. Advocates have been saying it needs to be doubled.

Headlines

Hundreds of Tourists on Yemeni Island Caught Up in Saudi-U.A.E. Rift

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026Ismaeel Naar

Maduro Is Gone, but Repression in Venezuela Has Intensified

January 7, 2026JACK NICAS

Here’s the latest.

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026Nicholas Nehamas, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes

Clashes Between Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Restart After Deaths

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026Raja Abdulrahim

Reshuffle at Ukraine’s Intelligence Agencies Draws Criticism

January 7, 2026ANDREW E. KRAMER

Buy Greenland? Take It? Why? An Old Pact Already Gives Trump a Free Hand.

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026Jeffrey Gettleman, Amelia Nierenberg and Maya Tekeli

Venezuela Live Updates: U.S. Forces Seize Two Tankers; Rubio Lays Out Plan for American Control

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026THE NEW YORK TIMES

Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026STEVEN ERLANGER

Displaced Palestinians in Egypt Await Reopening of Gaza Border

January 7, 2026Alex Pena, Saher Alghorra, Monika Cvorak and Jon Hazell

Russia Sends Naval Vessel to Escort Oil Tanker U.S. Is Pursuing

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026Adam Sella, Nicholas Nehamas and Christiaan Triebert
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