Former FBI informant pleads guilty to false Biden bribery scheme
Alexander Smirnov 44 pleaded guilty in Los Angeles federal court to lying about a bogus bribery claim involving President Biden and Hunter Biden and to a separate tax evasion count. Prosecutors seek four to six years. he will receive credit for time served since February. The case spurred a GOP bid to impeach and probe the Biden family with unverified allegations that had no evidence of corruption by Biden.
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Madison Christian school shooting leaves teacher and teen dead
In Madison Wisconsin a teenage student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School killing a 17 year old student and a teacher before dying by apparent self harm. Six others were wounded including two students in critical condition. Police said a 9mm pistol was used and a search warrant was executed at a Madison home. Authorities released few details about the shooter while calling for calm and prayers. President Biden urged universal background checks and red flag laws as the nation reels from a string of school shootings.
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North Korean troops killed on front lines in Kursk region
Ukraine and U.S. intelligence report casualties among North Korean forces deployed to Russia to aid the invasion. Officials say roughly 30 NK troops were killed or wounded in fighting near Kursk villages, with several missing, as Kim Jong Un vows support and Moscow reports gains.
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Donetsk
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Biden and Harris thank major Democratic donors
President Biden and Vice President Harris thanked deep pocketed donors who helped fund the Democratic response to last month's election loss. They urged continued engagement while noting the party raised about 2.9 billion dollars versus 1.8 billion for Republicans.
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