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FBI’s Wray Calls on Companies to Avoid Paying Ransom to Cybercriminals

June 24, 2021 Dime

Chris Wray, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday requested from public companies and other victims of hackers to avoid paying the ransom because he believes that the move would only […]

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Eric Adams Secures 10-Point Lead in NYC Mayoral Race, Yang Concedes

June 23, 2021 Dime

On Tuesday night the polls closed in NYC’s mayoral primaries and in the Democratic lines, Eric Adams has secured a 10-point lead, however, the vote count will be official in a few weeks, Fox News […]

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US Seizes Iran-Affiliated Websites in Law Enforcement Action

June 23, 2021 Dime

A number of websites that were affiliated with Iran had been seized by the US government in what appears to be a law enforcement action, CNBC informed. The websites that were seized started to display […]

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Ocasio-Cortez Blasts GOP Filibuster of Voting Rights Legislation

June 23, 2021 Dime

Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York, blasted the successful GOP filibuster of the voting rights bill supported by the Democrats, saying that a minority of lawmakers should not have such power, Fox News informed. […]

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Pelosi to Form Select Committee to Probe January 6 Riots

June 23, 2021 Dime

Nancy Pelosi, the House Speaker intends to form a select committee that will investigate the January 6 Capitol attack, according to sources familiar with this matter, CNN informed. The move comes after Senate Republicans have […]

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Al Franken to Go on Comedy Tour after he Resigned from Senate

June 23, 2021 Dime

Al Franken, the former Democratic Senator revealed this week that he will start a 15-date comedy tour in September, Fox News informed. Franken took to Twitter on Tuesday to say that the audience members will […]

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Florida to Introduce New High School Program that Teaches Civics and Patriotism

June 23, 2021 Dime

Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida revealed a new state program for students on Tuesday which will cover civics and patriotism education but also CPR training, Fox News informed. At a news briefing in Fort Myers, […]

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David Chipman Too Political to Lead ATF, Current Agents, Former Director Claim

June 23, 2021 Dime

Several current and former members of ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) said that they are concerned over US President Joe Biden’s nominee to head this agency, Fox News first informed. Michael Sullivan, […]

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James Craig Even Closer to Starting GOP Run against Whitmer

June 23, 2021 Dime

James Craig, the former Detroit Police Chief revealed that when it comes to the potential GOP run for Michigan governor in the 2022 election, things are going forward at a very good pace, Fox News […]

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Curtis Sliwa Wins GOP Mayoral Primary in New York City

June 23, 2021 Dime

The founder of the anti-crime group Guardian Angels In New York City, Curtis Sliwa took a big victory on Tuesday in the GOP mayorial primaries, Fox News informed. With the current results obtained from more […]

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DOJ Launches New Strike Force to Address Illegal Gun Trafficking

June 23, 2021 Dime

US Department of Justice is starting a new strike force to address illegal firearms trafficking, Lisa Monaco the Deputy Attorney General announced on Tuesday, CNBC informed. Monaco also said the strike force will mainly focus […]

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Poll Shows Widespread Support of Voter ID Requirements and Making Easy Voting Easier

June 22, 2021 Dime

According to a new poll, US citizens stand in support of required voter identification for casting a ballot as well as a much easier early voting access, in the wake of the latest antagonism between […]

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White House Says US and Allies Will Pressure China to Cooperate in Covid-19 Origins Investigation

June 22, 2021 Dime

The White House stated that US and its allies are working together to put the necessary pressure on China, in the wake of global investigations into the Covid-19 origin, calling on Beijing to cooperate and […]

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White House Says it Values Highest Ethics Standards amid Nepotism Accusations

June 22, 2021 Dime

Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary said on Monday that Biden administration values higher ethical standards than any previous administration, Fox News informed. Psaki gave the statement in response for recent reports who accuse […]

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Nebraska to Help Texas with Border Security by Sending State Troopers

June 22, 2021 Dime

Pete Ricketts, the Governor of Nebraska stated that he is going to send state troopers to Texas this month in order to help the local authorities with the issue of border security in the wake […]

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Supreme Court Rejects Bid of Insurers for Reimbursement

June 22, 2021 Dime

The Supreme Court of the US on Monday rejected a hearing of a bid by the health insurance companies that are seeking from the federal government to pay them a full reimbursement, according to a […]

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Ocasio-Cortez Mocks Thom Tillis for Giving his Dog a ‘Conservative’ Name

June 22, 2021 Dime

Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York, mocked Republican Senator Thom Tillis Monday after his announcement that he will name his dog after the former President Theodore Roosevelt, who is also the founder of the […]

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Senator Blackburn Blasts Fauci for Rejecting Covid-19 Lab Leak Theory

June 22, 2021 Dime

Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn issued accusations towards Dr. Anthony Fauci of trying to divert the criticism of his way of handling the theory that Covid-19 leaked from a lab, Fox News informed. The news come […]

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Mayor of Silverton Suspends Pledge of Allegiance at Trustee Meeting

June 22, 2021 Dime

Silverton Mayor Shane Fuhrman, at a trustee meeting, revealed that the Pledge of Allegiance is set to be suspended because of direct and indirect threats, which made at least one trustee challenge the ruling right […]

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Biden Set to Meet with Lawmakers to Talk New Infrastructure Strategy

June 22, 2021 Dime

US President Joe Biden is set to meet with lawmakers amid the push of a bipartisan group to create an infrastructure strategy that could pass in Congress with the support of both parties, Jen Psaki, […]

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US Imposes Sanctions on Belarus for Diverting Ryanair Flight

June 22, 2021 Dime

Biden administration imposed fresh new sanctions on Belarus Monday, in the midst of a quarrel over a Ryanair flight diversion the European country performed in order to detain a journalist from the opposition, CNBC informed. […]

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Supreme Court Drops Lawsuit against Goldman Sachs

June 21, 2021 Dime

The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday ruled in favor of Goldman Sachs in its attempt to avert a lawsuit that accused that bank of concealing conflict of interest when it created risky […]

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US and China will meet for the first time at a high level since Russia's attack on Ukraine as Biden tries to get Beijing's help with the war.

China To Face Isolation If it Does Not Allow Investigations on Covid-19 to Proceed

June 21, 2021 Dime

China is on its way to face an isolation from the international community if the Asian country does not work closely together with investigations into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Jake Sullivan, […]

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Biden Pick for OPM Headed for Close Party-Line Voting

June 21, 2021 Dime

US President Joe Biden’s nominee for head of OPM (Office of Personnel Management), Kiran Ahuja, is set to be headed for a party line voting in Senate, Fox News informed. The news arrive amid concerns […]

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Georgia to Remove 100,000 Obsolete Voter Files from Rolls

June 21, 2021 Dime

Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia Secretary of State is set to remove 101,789 voter files from the voter registration rolls, because of the fact they are obsolete and outdated, Fox News informed. Raffensperger said that in […]

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Top Diplomats Claim Nuclear Talks with Iran Mark Progress

June 21, 2021 Dime

According to high diplomats, the talks between Iran and the global powers aimed at restoring the landmark 2015 deal have seen a further progress, CNBC informed. The 2015 agreement was reached to contain Iran’s nuclear […]

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Pro-Republican Group Targets Vulnerable Democratic District with Ad for Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

June 21, 2021 Dime

A group that supports GOP causes is eyeing a district that Republicans consider to be most vulnerable among Democrats for reelection next year, with an ad that addresses President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure strategy, Fox […]

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Ratcliffe Blasts Biden Administration for Report that Did Not Questions the Origins of Covid-19

June 21, 2021 Dime

John Ratcliffe, the former Director of National Intelligence has slammed Biden administration for the “empty rhetoric” covered in a newly released report on China that did not contain questions about the origin of Covid-19, Fox […]

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Sanders Refuses to Comment on His Criticism that Justice Barrett Would Vote against ACA

June 21, 2021 Dime

Senator from Iowa Bernie Sanders on Sunday refused to recall on his past remarks that Amy Coney Barrett, Supreme Court Justice would vote against the Affordable Care Act, after US highest court justice voted to […]

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Adam Schiff Calls for Offense Strategy for Thwarting Foreign Cyberattacks

June 21, 2021 Dime

Democratic Representative Adam Schiff from California urged US to step up the offense strategy, not just playing defensively, amid the increased threat of cyberattacks, Fox News informed. Schiff said that what that means is that […]

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