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A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures US personnel, officials tell AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, U.S. defense officials said Monday, in what has been a recent uptick in strikes on American forces by Iranian-backed militias.The attack comes as tensions across the Middle East are spiking following the killings last week of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran, in suspected Israeli strikes. Both groups are backed by Iran.
The U.S. defense officials said troops at al-Asad air base were still assessing the injuries and damage, and it appeared that as many as seven military troops and civilians were injured. Earlier Monday, Iraqi security officials confirmed the attack, but no group has claimed responsibility.
The American officials said the U.S. looked into reports of a possible second attack at the base but determined there had not been another one. ...
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Trump struggles to keep his edge against Harris with fewer than 100 days until the election
The Trump campaign is focused on trying to regain momentum against a new opponent who has energized Democrats, while Harris is rushing to introduce herself to voters.
www.nbcnews.comKamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall
Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, has secured the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Inside the legal plans by foes of Donald Trump and Project 2025 to fight his second-term agenda | CNN Politics
If Donald Trump is elected, he’ll take office next year having learned the lessons of four years of legal battles in his first term.
www.cnn.comJustice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed 2010 trip with GOP megadonor, Democratic senator finds
The Democratic chairman of the Senate Finance Committee says Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to publicly disclose additional travel on GOP megadonor Harlan Crow’s private jet.
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Harris expected to announce her VP pick Tuesday ahead of their Philadelphia rally
The rollout is likely to look similar to past major announcements, including digital video and social media components, as well as a fundraising appeal, two sources said.
www.nbcnews.comRally dates are set. Venues are chosen. The only thing missing for Harris is her VP choice
The dates are set. The venues are chosen. The only thing missing from this week’s campaign blitz with Vice President Kamala Harris and her 2024 running mate is the name of that running mate.
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Debby updates: Flash flooding, tornadoes target DC, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
Debby is slamming the Southeast with heavy rain after making landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday.
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Israeli attacks kill dozens of civilians across Gaza as UN rights chief says de-escalation ‘urgently’ needed in region.
Secretaries of state urge Elon Musk to fix AI chatbot spreading election misinformation on X
Five secretaries of state are urging tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to fix an AI chatbot on his social media platform X, saying in a letter that it has spread election misinformation.
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Iran says it does not want regional escalation but must 'punish' Israel
Iran is not looking to escalate regional tensions but believes it needs to punish Israel to prevent further instability, the foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
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‘Deeply disappointing’: Durbin calls on Austin to reinstate controversial plea deals for 9/11 terrorists
Sen. Dick Durbin called for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to reinstate the plea deals given to 9/11 terrorists after they were withdrawn last week.
A trademark lawyer sold the domain name ClintonKaine.com in 2016. He's sitting on HarrisWalz.com now
A trademark lawyer who bought the domain named ClintonKaine.com in 2016 is now sitting on HarrisWalz.com as Vice President Kamala Harris narrows in on a running mate.
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Fight breaks out at Trump campaign office opening in Georgia: Report - Washington Examiner
A staffer for Republican Rep. Mike Collins allegedly spat on a conservative activist who then shoved him during a Trump campaign office opening.
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Biden, Harris meet with national security team as US watches for Iranian retaliation | CNN Politics
Washington on Monday braced for an expected Iranian retaliation for the killing of a top Hamas leader in Tehran last week, even as deep uncertainty swirled around when Iran would act — and how far it might go.
www.cnn.comA chief architect of Project 2025 is ready to shock Washington if Donald Trump wins a second term
A chief architect of Project 2025, the controversial conservative blueprint to remake the federal government, Russell Vought is likely to be appointed to a high-ranking post in a second Trump administration.
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Iran issues chilling threat against Israel as Hezbollah drones preview larger attack
Israel is bracing for a large-scale attack by Iran and its terrorist proxies Monday as Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack.
Why did Trump congratulate Putin? Former president praises 'another great deal'
Republican nominee Donald Trump congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on the six-nation prisoner swap last week.
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Japan's share benchmark soars nearly 11% a day after massive sell-offs that shook Wall Street
Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens around the world.
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Virginia gov promises 'full cooperation' with ICE to deport illegal immigrants
Virginia became the latest in a handful of mostly GOP states that are compelling their law enforcement officers to work with federal authorities to deport illegal immigrants.
Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 47 on Tuesday afternoon, mandating that state law enforcement and correctional agencies enter into formal agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), pledging "full cooperation" when it comes to helping them identify and deport undocumented illegal immigrants. The governor cited federal law under the...
Continue reading...Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 47 on Tuesday afternoon, mandating that state law enforcement and correctional agencies enter into formal agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), pledging "full cooperation" when it comes to helping them identify and deport undocumented illegal immigrants. The governor cited federal law under the...
'Fired me illegally': Emotional ex-USAID employees leave building with belongings after mass layoffs
Former United States Agency for International Development (USAID) employees were seen collecting their belongings and exiting the federal building a final time following a slew of layoffs, video obtained by Fox News Digital showed.
Dozens of individuals gathered outside the USAID building in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to support the ex-USAID employees who were recently placed on leave, holding signs that read "you're not the federal worker that should be fired" and "make America compassionate again."
The ex-USAID employees were met by supporters...
Continue reading...Dozens of individuals gathered outside the USAID building in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to support the ex-USAID employees who were recently placed on leave, holding signs that read "you're not the federal worker that should be fired" and "make America compassionate again."
The ex-USAID employees were met by supporters...
Czech firefighters tackle large toxic train fire
A train transporting benzene, a carcinogen, derailed and caught fire on Friday, prompting a large emergency response.
Continue reading...Hundreds in US climate agency fired in latest cuts
Around 880 workers - including weather forecasters - are reported to have lost their jobs.
Continue reading...Second "what did you do last week" email expected to go to some federal workers
Washington — Some federal workers are expected to receive another email Saturday asking them to provide five bullet points of what they accomplished in the past week, sources familiar with the directive confirmed to CBS News.
This time, the email is expected to come from individual federal agencies, not the Office of Personnel Management, as was the case with the email circulated to the federal workforce last week. That government-wide directive caused confusion as to whether a response was required — and the possible ramifications of not answering...
Continue reading...This time, the email is expected to come from individual federal agencies, not the Office of Personnel Management, as was the case with the email circulated to the federal workforce last week. That government-wide directive caused confusion as to whether a response was required — and the possible ramifications of not answering...
FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban
The Food and Drug Administration was allowed to participate in the World Health Organization's meeting this week on updating influenza shots, officials for the U.N. agency said, despite an order by President Trump last month banning government employees from working with the WHO. The administration has granted some exemptions to the order.
"FDA, the same as CDC, participated in the vaccine composition consultation that just finished. They contributed again with the data package. So they participated as in the past," Dr. Wenqing Zhang, head of the...
Continue reading..."FDA, the same as CDC, participated in the vaccine composition consultation that just finished. They contributed again with the data package. So they participated as in the past," Dr. Wenqing Zhang, head of the...
'Many of them will die': Hammer drops on USAID with organizations left reeling
After a month of fits and starts, a final hammer came down on U.S. international aid Wednesday night.
Continue reading...European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas on Face the Nation | Full Interview
Kaja Kallas, the European Union's top diplomat, sat down with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the Trump administration's approach to the war in Ukraine and the strained relationship with the European Union. HRVP Kallas was one of the European leaders who traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to hold meetings with leaders about why the U.S. should pledge stronger support for Ukraine against Russia.
Continue reading...Rep Jeffries warns Americans will be ‘devastated’ after House Republicans advance ‘largest Medicaid cut'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned Friday that children, families, seniors and everyday Americans with disabilities will be "devastated" after House Republicans this week "passed the budget resolution that sets in motion the largest Medicaid cut in American history."
"Children will be devastated in the city of New York and beyond. Families will be devastated. Seniors will be devastated. Everyday Americans with disabilities will be devastated," the New York Democrat said. "Hospitals will potentially close here in New York state, in rural...
Continue reading..."Children will be devastated in the city of New York and beyond. Families will be devastated. Seniors will be devastated. Everyday Americans with disabilities will be devastated," the New York Democrat said. "Hospitals will potentially close here in New York state, in rural...
'Great job' or 'no idea what he's doing'? Elon Musk email sets Capitol Hill ablaze
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democrats in Congress are fighting mad about Elon Musk’s email to federal workers asking them to name five things they accomplished in a week, with one representative saying the DOGE chief’s demands are "illegal" and another claiming Musk "has no idea what he’s doing."
"It's only controversial because it's against the law, and we're a country of laws, so you just have to follow the law," said Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass. told Fox News Digital. "The bottom line is Elon Musk and Trump don't seem to care about following the law, as you...
Continue reading..."It's only controversial because it's against the law, and we're a country of laws, so you just have to follow the law," said Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass. told Fox News Digital. "The bottom line is Elon Musk and Trump don't seem to care about following the law, as you...
ICE makes major move on detaining illegal immigrants in heart of blue state
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is making moves to detain illegal immigrants as the Trump administration looks to expand its arrest and deportation operations throughout the United States.
ICE announced the "imminent reopening" of the Delaney Hall facility in Newark, N.J. The agency said it has reached an agreement with the facility’s owner to re-establish a processing and detention center, which can accommodate up to 1,000 beds.
"This detention center is the first to open under the new administration," acting ICE Director Caleb Vitello...
Continue reading...ICE announced the "imminent reopening" of the Delaney Hall facility in Newark, N.J. The agency said it has reached an agreement with the facility’s owner to re-establish a processing and detention center, which can accommodate up to 1,000 beds.
"This detention center is the first to open under the new administration," acting ICE Director Caleb Vitello...
Can Europe deter Russia in Ukraine without US military?
Donald Trump will not get involved in security guarantees for Ukraine, but can Europe fill the gap?
Continue reading...Watch: Firefighters seen tackling Czech train fire in drone video
Firefighters in the Czech Republic have been tackling a huge fire after a train derailed.
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