The US wants a Russian oligarch's seized $300 million superyacht that features an infinity pool, a movie theater, and a helicopter landing pad

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The $300 million megayacht Amadea, which US authorities seized and say is owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch, seen here docked in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The $300 million superyacht Amadea, which US authorities seized and say is owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch, seen here docked in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Biden Names 31 'Tech Hubs' Across the U.S. That Can Nab Up to $75 Million Each

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Today, the Biden administration announced a massive dose of funding to the tech industry—the president named 31 “tech hubs” across the U.S. and Puerto Rico in an effort to spur economic growth.

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Trump thinks Jesus could be elected House Speaker, breaking with some Republicans

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Former President Donald Trump and an oil painting of Jesus, right, by Paris Bordone.

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A leading backer of Tim Scott's White House campaign says the senator's team 'fundamentally miscalculated what it means to run for president' amid sagging polls and Nikki Haley's gains

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Sen. Tim Scott speaks at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2023.

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George Santos told a NYT reporter his niece was kidnapped by Chinese Communists, but an official said he 'made it up'

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Rep. George Santos casts his vote as the House of Representatives holds its second round of voting for a new Speaker of the House at the US Capitol on October 18, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Tucker Carlson says he has 'no plans to get involved' in the House GOP speaker race despite bad blood with frontrunner Tom Emmer

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Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, widely seen as the current frontrunner for the GOP nomination for speaker.
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, widely seen as the current frontrunner for the GOP nomination for speaker.

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Ukrainians and allies descend on Washington with one main goal: Make Republicans listen

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People gather to demonstrate in solidarity with Ukraine in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.

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Melania was not impressed by Trump asking her to parade around Mar-a-Lago in a bikini, billionaire donor claims

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Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump arrive for a New Year event at his Mar-a-Lago home.
Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump arrive for a New Year event at his Mar-a-Lago home.

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Mitch McConnell refuses to say whether he is fit to serve in Congress, but claims he has 'recovered' after freezing up in public

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

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China has stolen more personal and corporate information than every other country in the world combined, FBI director says

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Christopher Wray (left) and China soldiers raising the flag (right).
"We welcome business with China, visitors from China, academic exchange. What we don't welcome is cheating, and theft, and repression," Christopher Wray told 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley.

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