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George Soros’ son has visited White House more than a dozen times since Biden took office, records show

Fox News Alexander Soros, son of liberal billionaire George Soros, has made frequent visits to the White House since President Biden took office in 2021, meeting with top officials on behalf of his 92-year-old father. Soros — who has worked to carry his father’s torch as he has assisted with fundraising efforts for the Democratic…

US sails guided-missile capable sub to Middle East in show of force against Iran

Fox News The U.S. Navy has launched a submarine capable of carrying a large payload of missiles into the Middle East in an apparent warning directed toward Iran. The nuclear-powered submarine is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet, which has a patrol that includes the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.…

Democrats press Supreme Court chief justice to investigate Clarence Thomas’ trips with GOP megadonor

Fox News House and Senate Democrats are demanding that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts launch an inquiry into Associate Justice Clarence Thomas and the luxury vacations he received as gifts from a GOP mega donor over more than 20 years. Sixteen lawmakers led by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., sent…

Seattle, hit by tech cuts and pandemic, tries to reboot

Washington Post The city, which has sustained rapid tech growth, is looking for its next act. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/08/seattle-tech-downturn-amazon/

For Ron DeSantis, Overflowing War Chest Obscures the Challenges Ahead

New York Times As he prepares for a widely expected 2024 campaign, the Florida governor has at least $110 million in allied committees. But he will also have to navigate a series of financial and political hurdles. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/ron-desantis-2024-fundraising-trump.html

Texas AG Paxton slams ‘Soros-backed’ prosecutor after jury convicts Army sergeant for shooting protester

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is lashing out at a “Soros-backed” prosecutor after a Lone Star State jury found Daniel Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant, guilty in the shooting death of an armed protester in Austin during anti-police demonstrations in the summer of 2020. “Self-defense is a God-given right, not…

Biden invites Tennessee Democrats to White House after expulsion votes

Fox News President Biden invited the “Tennessee Three” to the White House on Friday. The administration said in a statement that he had praised the three state lawmakers for “seeking to ban assault weapons and standing up for our democratic values.” A social media post showed the president video-chatting with Democrats Justin Pearson, 28, Justin…

Georgia Looms Next After Trump’s Indictment in New York

New York Times Former President Donald J. Trump now faces a very different legal challenge in the culmination of a more than two-year Atlanta investigation into election interference. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/trump-georgia-election-fani-willis.html

A Week of Youthful Activism Sends Out Political Shockwaves

New York Times After Donald Trump’s indictment on Tuesday, progressives cemented two crucial victories in Wisconsin and Chicago, and, in Nashville, a firestorm erupted after the expulsion of two liberal lawmakers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/protests-trump-tennessee-chicago-wisconsin.html

Fed Up With Mayhem, Miami Beach Wants to Tame Spring Break for Good

New York Times After a series of violent incidents, the city is moving to pre-empt late-night partying, but businesses worry about crimping their most profitable tourism season. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/miami-beach-spring-break-curfew.html