Federal authorities are also reportedly looking into whether U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz had sex with the same 17-year-old Greenberg was accused of trafficking.
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Israel strikes Gaza tunnels as cease-fire efforts remain elusive
The United States signaled it would not pressure the two sides for a cease-fire.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s combative behavior could spark ethics review
The incidents add to a portrait of the activist-turned-lawmaker who has shown little interest in governing.
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What happens when you’re the unwitting target of COVID-19 lies online
People have unwittingly had their online posts or pictures exploited to spread misinformation about COVID-19 in recent months.
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House to vote soon on bills to protect Capitol in wake of Jan. 6 attack
The leaders of the Homeland Security Committee have reached an agreement on a bipartisan commission to investigate the deadly insurrection.
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Rep. Liz Cheney’s ouster from House leadership amplifies the voice of anti-Trump Republicans
Former President Donald Trump remains popular with the GOP rank and file, but his favorability ratings are beginning to erode.
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‘Great day for America’: Vaccinated people can largely ditch masks
The new CDC guidance is likely to open the door to confusion, since there is no sure way for businesses or others to distinguish between those who are fully vaccinated and those who are not.
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EPA revokes Trump-era policy that weakened clean-air rules
The Environmental Protection Agency is revoking a Trump-era rule that overhauled how the agency evaluates air pollutants.
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Colonial Pipeline paid hackers nearly $5 million in ransom
The company paid the hefty ransom in untraceable cryptocurrency within hours after the attack, underscoring the immense pressure faced by the Georgia-based operator.
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Israel threatens to launch Gaza ground invasion despite truce efforts
Stepped-up fighting comes as communal violence in Israel erupted for a fourth night, with Jewish and Arab mobs clashing in the flashpoint town of Lod.