Alex Murdaugh — the disgraced former lawyer serving a life term for the murders of his wife and son — will get a new trial in South Carolina, the state Supreme Court said on Wednesday.
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President Trump stepped foot in Beijing ahead of high-stakes meetings with China's President Xi Jinping. The pair are expected to discuss a range of issues, including the Iran war, Taiwan and trade. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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The Trump administration has repeatedly asked NATO allies to allow use of their bases and to contribute to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though it has found few members of the bloc willing to assist.
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The government must return about $160 billion, plus interest, collected from duties deemed illegal and potentially more if it loses a related tariff case.
"We served our country well, and I just feel like, you know, he has the opportunity to bring us to the forefront," Nelson Wells Sr. said.
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin will testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday morning on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request. The White House is seeking to cut funding for the agency by 52 percent, seeking just $4.2 billion in budget authority for the EPA. The hearing comes after Trump last month directed offices that regulate energy and the environment to sunset a wide array of environmental protections in an executive order. #leezeldin #epa #budget
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House Republican leaders will speak with reporters Wednesday morning as pressure mounts for them to pass legislation to fund immigration enforcement — which they aim to do through the budget reconciliation process. #lisamcclain #house #gop
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The White House has placed Benjamin Ellisten on administrative leave after a video surfaced showing the senior staffer expressing strong opposition to President Trump. Deneen Borelli and Jarrett Stepman joined “National Report” to discuss the implications of “deep state” actors working within the administration.
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The “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer was hospitalized overseas following emergency surgery.
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The asteroid was identified several days ago by astronomers at five observatories.
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