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Sean Penn Blasts ‘Obscene’ Trump Administration’s COVID-19 Response: ‘Like Someone With A Machine Gun Gunning Down People’

Sean Penn is promoting his new film at the Cannes Film Festival, and used the opportunity to take a shot at the Trump administration’s botched response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sean Penn criticises Donald Trump’s “obscene” COVID response at Cannes

Donald Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic at Cannes today (July 11).Speaking at the press conference for his latest directorial feature, Flag Dag, Penn said watching Trump’s “obscene administration” handle the crisis “really felt like someone with a machine gun gunning down people from a turret in the White House” (per The Hollywood Reporter).The actor added that he felt there was “no effort or integrity from the government until the Trump administration was dismissed.”Penn has been a longtime critic of the former President of the United States, who was defeated in the 2020 presidential election by Joe Biden, despite repeated false claims of widespread voter fraud from Trump.The Milk star also set up a free Malibu

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Haiti president assassination: US sending FBI, DHS officials

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The White House announced Wednesday that the United States will be sending senior FBI and homeland security officials to Haiti in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, said the move comes after Haiti requested for security and investigative assistance."Strengthening Haiti's law enforcement capacity is a key U.S.

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Rev. Al Sharpton eulogizes Arkansas teen killed by deputy

BEEBE, Ark. - The Rev. Al Sharpton and attorneys for George Floyd's family on Tuesday mourned a White Arkansas teenager fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy, as they urged support across racial lines for efforts to reform police practices.Sharpton eulogized 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was shot and killed by a White Lonoke County sheriff's deputy, Sgt.

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Biden holding naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4

WASHINGTON - The White House will be the stage for a naturalization ceremony Friday afternoon.President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.

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House votes to remove Confederate statues from US Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House voted Tuesday to approve a bill that would remove from the Capitol a bust of Roger Taney, the U.S. chief justice best known for an infamous pro-slavery decision, as well as statues of Jefferson Davis and others who served in the Confederacy.The bill passed by a vote of 285-120.

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Mariners’ Santiago ejected as part of MLB's foreign substance crackdown

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 27: Umpires Phil Cuzzi #10 and Brian Gorman #9 talk to manager Scott Servais #9 before ejecting Hector Santiago #57 of the Seattle Mariners from the game after finding a substance on his glove in the fifth inning against the CHICAGO - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago became the first player to be ejected as part of Major League Baseball’s new foreign substance protocols when he was thrown out of Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.Santiago was checked by the umpires as he exited in the fifth inning.

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Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic

FILE - A man gets a COVID-19 vaccine at Guaranteed Rate Field before the start of the Chicago White Sox game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 08, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)RELATED: Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study findsThe U.S.

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US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21

WASHINGTON - The United States extended restrictions for non-essential travel at land and ferry borders with Canada and Mexico through July 21, officials said. The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension Sunday in an ongoing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 "while ensuring access for essential trade and travel." The restrictions had been set to expire Monday. In a statement, DHS also noted "positive developments in recent weeks" and said it is "participating with other U.S.

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U.S. extends ferry, land border crossings with Canada and Mexico until July 21

June 20, 2021Homeland Security said in a tweet it noted “positive developments in recent weeks and is participating with other U.S.

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Champ, the Biden's older German Shepherd, dies at the White House

a statement from the White House said. "Even as Champ’s strength waned in his last months, when we came into a room, he would immediately pull himself up, his tail always wagging, and nuzzle us for an ear scratch or a belly rub," the statement read. "Wherever we were, he wanted to be, and everything was instantly better when he was next to us."Champ, who was purchased from a Pennsylvania breeder, has been with the Bidens since 2008.

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White House unveils new strategy to combat domestic terrorism

WASHINGTON - The White House on Tuesday unveiled a new strategy to combat domestic terrorism, including better coordination of intelligence among law enforcement agencies and working with tech companies to better address online terrorist content. Following a 100-day review of U.S. government efforts to address domestic terrorism, which officials called "the most urgent terrorism threat the United States faces today," the National Security Council released the new nationwide strategy.

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White House drops Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat

WASHINGTON - The White House has dropped Trump-era executive orders that attempted to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks with software applications tied to China, officials said Wednesday.A new executive order directs the Commerce Department to undertake what officials describe as an "evidence-based" analysis of transactions involving apps that are manufactured or supplied or controlled by China.

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US COVID cases drop another 30% as Africa surge continues

With the introduction of three effective COVID-19 vaccines, daily COVID-19 case rates, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to rapidly decline across the country, and new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that vaccines have been particularly beneficial for older Americans.

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Slowed COVID-19 vaccinations endanger Biden’s July 4 goal

Kevin Hensley is given the J&J COVID vaccine in coordination with the Cook County Health Dept. and the Chicago White Sox.

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US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses

WASHINGTON - The White House on Thursday unveiled President Joe Biden’s plan for sharing 75% of unused COVID-19 vaccines with the rest of the world, sending excess supply to other countries struggling to vaccinate their populations in an effort to end the global pandemic. The U.S. previously stated its intent to share 80 million vaccine doses with the world by the end of June.

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JBS, world’s largest meat producer, moves to reopen ‘vast majority’ of plants after cyberattack

CANBERRA, Australia - The world’s largest meat processing company is getting back online after production around the world was disrupted by a cyberattack just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.Brazil’s JBS SA said late Tuesday that it had made "significant progress" in dealing with the cyberattack and expected the "vast majority" of its plants to be operating on Wednesday."Our systems are coming back online and we are not sparing any resources to fight this threat," Andre Nogueira, CEO of JBS USA, said in a statement.Earlier, the White House said JBS had notified the U.S.

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Ransomware attack on world's largest meat company disrupts global production

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - A ransomware attack on the world's largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.The Brazilian meat processor JBS SA notified the U.S.

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Latest Russian hack attempt largely fended off by US agencies, White House says

WASHINGTON - The White House says it believes U.S. government agencies largely fended off the latest cyberespionage onslaught blamed on Russian intelligence operatives, saying the spear-phishing campaign should not further damage relations with Moscow ahead of next month’s planned presidential summit.Officials downplayed the cyber assault as "basic phishing" in which hackers used malware-laden emails to target the computer systems of U.S.

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US to reach 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday, White House says

WASHINGTON - The White House expects the United States on Tuesday will reach a notable milestone with 50% of American adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19.To date, more than 128 million American adults are fully vaccinated and nearly 158 million — or 61.5% — have received at least one dose of a vaccine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. President Joe Biden has set a goal of 70% of adults to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by the Fourth of July, with 160 million fully vaccinated against the virus.

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George Floyd’s family to meet with Biden, lawmakers on anniversary of his death

WASHINGTON - The family of George Floyd will meet on Tuesday with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. on the one year anniversary of his death amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.The killing of Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man who died at the hands of a White Minneapolis police officer, sparked a global reckoning over systemic racism and movement for police reform.

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‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin

WASHINGTON - The White House supports an independent investigation into the origin of COVID-19, press secretary Jen Psaki said, after the Wall Street Journal reported three Wuhan lab workers were sick and hospitalized months before the pandemic.The outlet reported the researchers were from China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology and fell ill in November 2019 according to an undisclosed U.S.

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Biden presents GOP with $1.7T infrastructure plan counteroffer

WASHINGTON - The White House put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer Friday to Senate Republicans, dropping from President Joe Biden's sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal "in the spirit of finding common ground."White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki disclosed the new offer as talks were still underway between key Cabinet secretaries and GOP senators at a crucial stage toward a deal. Skepticism had been rising on all sides amid complaints about the lack of significant movement off the opening bids.

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A new reason to swipe right? Dating apps adding vax badges

WASHINGTON – The White House is pushing a new reason to swipe right: vaccination badges and “super swipes” for people who've gotten their coronavirus shots.

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US has provided over $500 million in COVID relief to India, says White House

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Chicago mayor: Reporters of color get 2-year mark interviews

CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday that she will grant one-on-one interviews to mark the two-year anniversary of her inauguration solely to journalists of color, saying she has been struck by the “overwhelmingly" white press corps in Chicago.

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GOP seeks political opening amid tense Israel-Hamas fighting

WASHINGTON – Republicans trying to drive a wedge between Democrats and chip away at President Joe Biden’s support are zeroing in on the violence in the Middle East, laying blame on his administration and aiming to make his liberal critics the face of the party heading into the midterm elections.

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WH memo sees economic strength where critics see fragility

WASHINGTON – White House officials are seeking to quell anxiety about inflation and the pace of hiring — issuing a memo Tuesday that highlights robust economic gains as the United States gets vaccinated and recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Abreu, Dozier hurt in collision, leave White Sox-Royals game

CHICAGO – Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu injured his face and knee after colliding hard with Kansas City third baseman Hunter Dozier on the first base line in the opener of a doubleheader Friday.

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Manchin courtship: WVa senator joins Jill Biden at clinic

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The White House's courtship of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin continued Thursday as the moderate Democrat joined first lady Jill Biden on a visit to West Virginia, days after he met with President Joe Biden.

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Deal reached for ex-White House counsel McGahn's testimony

WASHINGTON – Former White House counsel Don McGahn will answer questions in private from the House Judiciary Committee in an apparent resolution of a longstandin dispute over his testimony, according to a court document filed Wednesday evening.

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Biden to speak on COVID-19 response, vaccination rates amid July 4 push

Biden is set to deliver remarks Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. ET as his administration faces a pivotal moment in the U.S.

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Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer

WASHINGTON – Former President Barack Obama’s dog Bo died Saturday after a battle with cancer, the Obamas said on social media.

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La Russa's extra-inning gaffe stings White Sox in loss

Hall of Famer Tony La Russa developed a reputation as a master strategist while managing the Oakland A's and St. Louis Cardinals to a total of three World Series championships.

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Cease stars with arm and bat as White Sox roll past Reds 9-0

CINCINNATI – Dylan Cease pitched one-hit ball for six innings, struck out 11 and amazingly got three hits in his first pro plate appearances as the Chicago White Sox routed the Cincinnati Reds 9-0 Tuesday night.

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Orlando White Castle announces update for people waiting in line

ORLANDO, Fla. – The White Castle in Orlando announced an update for people waiting in line at the new fast-food restaurant.

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Bidens, Carters pose for a photo during visit to Plains

PLAINS, Ga. - The oldest sitting president and the longest-living president appeared in the same, historic photo. During their visit to Georgia last week, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden stopped in Plains, Georgia, home of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalyn Carter. Joe Biden was a Delaware senator and Jimmy Carter ally during the Georgian’s term in the White House from 1977 to 1981.The 96-year-old former president and the 93-year-old former first lady were unable to attend Biden’s inauguration because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Former circus elephants begin to arrive at Florida sanctuary

YULEE, Fla. – Former circus elephants are starting to arrive at a new wildlife sanctuary in north Florida.

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Bieber strikes out 11, sets K record as Indians beat Chisox

CHICAGO – Shane Bieber struck out 11, setting a major league record in the process and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Friday night.

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'I'm still exhaling': Swing-state voters on Biden's 100 days

ELM GROVE, Wis. – Standing on the sidelines of her son's soccer practice in this upscale suburb, Laura Hahn looked skyward for answers when asked how she would rate President Joe Biden's first 100 days in office.

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Biden address to Congress: President says US ‘turning peril into possibility’

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden took to the dais of the House for his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, aiming to pitch an $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform the role government plays in American life, while also calling on lawmakers to negotiate Medicare prescription drug costs.Biden also planned to tout his administration’s successful efforts in facilitating COVID-19 vaccinations for 200 million people within his first 100 days in the White House.

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Biden address to Congress: What time, how to watch and what he’ll say

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is set to give his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. He is expected to lay out his agenda for economic recovery from a disastrous, ongoing global pandemic. Biden is also expected to tout his administration’s successful efforts in facilitating 200 million COVID-19 vaccinations within his first 100 days in the White House.

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Jobs are make-or-break argument for Biden in climate plan

WASHINGTON – The White House is bringing out the billionaires, the CEOs and the union executives Friday to help sell President Joe Biden's climate-friendly transformation of the U.S. economy at a virtual summit of world leaders.

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White Castle in Orlando sets new opening date

You’ve been waiting for this day since the news broke in 2019 and the time has finally come to enjoy White Castle in Central Florida.

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Hitting latest vaccine milestone, Biden pushes shots for all

WASHINGTON – The U.S. is set to meet President Joe Biden’s latest vaccine goal of administering 200 million coronavirus shots in his first 100 days in office, as the White House steps up its efforts to inoculate the rest of the public.

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The Latest: MLB's Indians to boost attendance to 40% in May

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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New-look Red Sox top White Sox 7-4, Gonzalez HR starts rally

BOSTON – Wearing their new blue-and-yellow uniforms, the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 Saturday when Marwin Gonzalez homered to key a four-run rally in the eighth inning.

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White House: Intel on Russian 'bounties' on US troops shaky

WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday that the intelligence community does not have conclusive evidence that Russian intelligence operatives encouraged the Taliban to attack American troops in Afghanistan.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0