Sen. Ted Cruz accused Rep. Maxine Waters of 'actively encouraging riots and violence' after she protested the police killing of Daunte Wright

Sen. Ted Cruz asks a question during the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on March 9, 2021. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Sen. Ted Cruz accused Rep. Maxine Waters of inciting violence at protests against police brutality. Waters rallied against recent police killings of Black men, telling demonstrators to remain...

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George W. Bush said failing to pass immigration reform was one of the 'biggest disappointments' of his presidency

Win McNamee/AP In a rare interview, former President George W. Bush said he was disappointed he never passed immigration reform. Bush also said that Congress wasn't "doing its job" to pass reform. Former House Speaker John Boehner made similar comments about immigration Sunday. See more stories on Insider's business page. Former President...

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John Boehner: The 'so-called America First Caucus' is 'one of the nuttiest things I've ever seen'

Former House Speaker John Boehner. AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke Boehner slammed the effort by a group of House Republicans to create an "America First Caucus." On NBC's "Meet The Press," Boehner called the idea one of the "nuttiest" things he has witnessed. "We ought to celebrate the fact that we are this giant melting pot," he said. See...

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Dr. Fauci responds to uptick in gun violence in the US: 'How can you say that's not a public health issue?'

Alex Wong/Getty Images Dr. Fauci spoke on the rise in gun violence in the United States this year, calling it "horrifying." "How can you say that's not a public health issue?" Fauci said on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday. Fauci's remarks following a rise in mass shootings across the country. See more stories on Insider's business page....

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WATCH: US regulator released a terrifying video of a child being dragged under a Peloton treadmill to drive home their urgent warning about the equipment

US regulators warned Tread+ owners with children to stop using the machine immediately. Peloton US regulators posted a video of a child being sucked under a Peloton Tread+ treadmill. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning owners with children or pets to stop using their Tread+ amid safety concerns. Peloton pushed back against...

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About a dozen OAN employees have quit in recent months as some staffers don't believe the stories run on air, report says

A reporter with One America News Network works at a campaign rally with President Donald Trump at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport on September 25, 2020 in Newport News, Virginia. Drew Angerer/Getty Images The New York Times reported that about a dozen staffers have recently exited One America News. According to the report, some...

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Boehner said the Capitol riot was 'one of the saddest days' of his life and he would rather set himself 'on fire than run for office again'

Former House Speaker John Boehner attends a ceremony to unveil a portrait of himself on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 in Washington. AP Photo/Michael A. McCoy Former House Speaker John Boehner dismissed the idea of running for office in the future. "I'd rather set myself on fire than to run for office again," Hoehner said on "Meet the...

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National security advisor says Russia will face 'consequences' if Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies

Alexei Navalny appears in a video published by his team on January 18, 2021. Navalny Live/YouTube The US has threatened Russia with sanctions and other consequences if Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in state prison. Last month, Navalny said he was going on a hunger strike in jail until he could see a doctor. Navalny is recovering...

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SpaceX's NASA contract has sparked reaction from industry figures seeking details. Blue Origin says it is 'looking to learn more about the selection.'

Illustration of SpaceX Starship human lander design that will carry NASA astronauts to the Moon's surface during the Artemis mission. SpaceX SpaceX on Friday was awarded an exclusive $2.9 billion contract to help NASA return to the moon. NASA and SpaceX negotiated a contract, excluding Blue Origin based on its high first bid. "We are looking...

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Mercedes will bring a compact electric SUV to the US in 2022 - check out the EQB

Mercedes-Benz EQB. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz unveiled the EQB, a compact electric SUV coming to the US in 2022. It'll go on sale in China and Europe first. The EQB will have all-wheel-drive and seven-seat options in Europe. See more stories on Insider's business page. Mere days after Mercedes-Benz unveiled its first electric vehicle for...

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