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US Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning from office following his corruption conviction
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Menendez had insisted after the July 16 verdict that he was innocent and promised to appeal. The Senate received a copy of Menendez’s resignation letter, according to Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont, who was presiding in the chamber on Tuesday. The person who told the AP about Menendez’s resignation did so on the condition of anonymity because the New Jersey Democrat’s decision hadn’t been made public. Menendez’s attorney hasn’t returned messages seeking comment.
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Kamala Harris holds slight lead over Trump in new poll after Biden drops out of race
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll, conducted between July 22 and July 23, found Harris leading Trump 44% to 42% among registered voters.
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Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being 'childless,' testing Trump's new running mate
Comments Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance made in 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’ leadership because she did not have biological children have resurfaced.
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Kamala Harris seeks to rally Democrats after Biden exits race: Live updates | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden has stepped down as the Democratic Party’s nominee and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take on Donald Trump. Follow for live news here.
www.cnn.comBiden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid
President Joe Biden is now testing negative for COVID-19 prior to his Oval Office address to the nation.
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Some Republicans are threatening legal challenges to keep Biden on the ballot. But will they work?
In an interview with ABC News Sunday, House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested Republicans could bring lawsuits in states where President Biden is not on the ballot.
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How the ‘second shooter’ conspiracy theory spread after the Trump assassination attempt
The FBI says the gunman acted alone, and the Secret Service says there’s no evidence of a second shooter. That hasn’t stopped the speculation online.
www.nbcnews.comSecret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
The director of the Secret Service has resigned in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
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Rudy Giuliani’s first-class RNC travel was paid for by Mike Lindell’s media platform, attorney says | CNN Politics
Rudy Giuliani’s trip to Milwaukee for last week’s Republican National Convention was bankrolled by the media platform started by “My Pillow Guy” Mike Lindell, Giuliani’s lawyer told a bankruptcy court that is scrutinizing the former New York City mayor’s finances.
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Biden will address nation from Oval Office on decision to exit 2024 race
President Biden will return to Washington, D.C., on July 23, 2024, six days after he tested positive for COVID-19 and isolated at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House run
Vice President Kamala Harris must choose a running mate in only a few weeks as Democrats prepare for their convention next month.
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The Biden administration made progress on climate change. Experts say Kamala Harris needs to convince climate voters.
Experts anticipate Kamala Harris could highlight the Biden administration's climate accomplishments and agenda to appeal to climate voters.
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Major Asian, Black, Latino groups come out in support of a Harris presidency
Major groups representing voters of color have come out in support of Kamala Harris.
Trump criticizes Fox News over Dem governor’s appearance: ‘They make me fight battles’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz bashed Republicans for being “stuck with Donald Trump.”
Secret Service Director Cheatle resigns after mounting pressure in wake of Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday in the wake of mounting pressure following the assassination attempt on former President Trump, Fox News confirmed.
‘That’s all he’s got?’: Harris' husband Doug Emhoff slaps back at Trump
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff slapped back Donald Trump after the GOP nominee attacked Vice President Kamala Harris, his likely Democratic opponent.
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Harris tells roaring Wisconsin crowd November election is 'a choice between freedom and chaos'
A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin as she opened her Democratic political case against Republican former President Donald Trump.
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Hamas and Fatah sign agreement in Beijing - Washington Examiner
Senior officials of more than a dozen Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Fatah, signed a unity agreement in China Tuesday to form a government together.
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Potential Harris VP pick rips Vance: ‘He has no conviction’ | CNN Politics
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins speaks with Kentucky’s Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear about his ongoing feud with Donald Trump’s VP nominee JD Vance.
www.cnn.comBiden was all in until the day he got out: How a campaign unraveled
Insiders who were close to Joe Biden's struggles are describing a president who was dogged in his determination to keep his candidacy alive — but ultimately not in denial about the odds.
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Trump says he 'would be willing to do more than one debate' with Vice President Harris
Former President Trump says he's open to debating Vice President Kamala Harris more than once as the two face off in the 2024 presidential election.
Harris' candidacy reshapes strategies for key House and Senate races
Republicans are overhauling their approach after previously betting on tying opponents to Biden, while Democrats are trying to harness newfound enthusiasm.
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Ukrainians back Zelensky after disastrous White House encounter
The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, Ukrainians tell the BBC in Kyiv.
Continue reading...JD Vance steps into spotlight defending Trump's foreign policy in Oval Office dustup with Zelenskyy
Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump and his administration’s foreign policy agenda Friday during a tense exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — inserting himself into a spotlight rarely seen by vice presidents.
Trump and Vance sparred in the Oval Office Friday with Zelenskyy amid negotiations to end the war in Ukraine — an exchange that ultimately prompted Trump to announce an end to peace negotiations and request that the Ukrainian leader leave the White House.
A source familiar with the meeting told Fox News...
Continue reading...Trump and Vance sparred in the Oval Office Friday with Zelenskyy amid negotiations to end the war in Ukraine — an exchange that ultimately prompted Trump to announce an end to peace negotiations and request that the Ukrainian leader leave the White House.
A source familiar with the meeting told Fox News...
Blame game intensifies in Congress as government shutdown threat inches closer
Democrats and Republicans in Congress are gearing up to blame each other for a potential partial government shutdown next month, even as negotiations to avoid the pitfall continue.
"The federal government will run out of money on March 14. Republicans, who control Congress and thus decide whether the government shuts down, will bring to the floor tomorrow arguably one of the worst budget bills ever," Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, wrote on X recently.
With just over 10 days left in session before the deadline, congressional Republicans are tentatively...
Continue reading..."The federal government will run out of money on March 14. Republicans, who control Congress and thus decide whether the government shuts down, will bring to the floor tomorrow arguably one of the worst budget bills ever," Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, wrote on X recently.
With just over 10 days left in session before the deadline, congressional Republicans are tentatively...
Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold
A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.
Continue reading...Here's what happened during President Donald Trump's 6th week in office
The Trump administration’s efforts to broker a peace negotiation ending the war in Ukraine came to a halt Friday following a testy exchange between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The encounter ultimately led to a canceled press conference, Trump requesting Zelenskyy to leave the White House, and the failure to sign a rare-earth minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine that would have allowed the U.S. access to Ukraine’s minerals.
Tensions escalated in the Oval Office after Zelenskyy...
Continue reading...The encounter ultimately led to a canceled press conference, Trump requesting Zelenskyy to leave the White House, and the failure to sign a rare-earth minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine that would have allowed the U.S. access to Ukraine’s minerals.
Tensions escalated in the Oval Office after Zelenskyy...
Kurdish group PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey
The PKK calls for the release of its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan to lead a process of disarmament.
Continue reading...Texas lawmaker proposes bill to ban gender transition treatment for everyone, including adults
A Texas state lawmaker introduced legislation that would amend the state's ban on gender transition procedures or treatment for minors to also apply to adults in the Lone Star State.
H.B. 3399 filed by Rep. Brent Money, a Republican, would change the language in the current law banning gender-transitioning procedures or treatment for children by replacing the word "child" with "person."
Money's proposal would prohibit medical procedures "for the purpose of transitioning a person's biological sex" or "affirming the person's perception of the...
Continue reading...H.B. 3399 filed by Rep. Brent Money, a Republican, would change the language in the current law banning gender-transitioning procedures or treatment for children by replacing the word "child" with "person."
Money's proposal would prohibit medical procedures "for the purpose of transitioning a person's biological sex" or "affirming the person's perception of the...
Cuts to national parks and forests met with backlash as summer nears
Employees who maintained America's most wild places say they are concerned for public safety, and for wildlife.
Continue reading...DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting
Officials say they are concerned that they will spread the contagious disease to the wider community.
Continue reading...Oscar-tipped Japanese MeToo film not shown in Japan
Shiori Ito became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape.
Continue reading...Six killed in blast at Pakistan's 'University of Jihad'
No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed influential cleric Maulana Hamid ul-Haq.
Continue reading...Elon Musk welcomes baby No. 4 with Shivon Zilis, his 14th child
Originally appeared on E! Online
Elon Musk's family tree is growing once again.
The Tesla CEO confirmed he has welcomed another baby, his fourth with tech exec Shivon Zilis.
The pair — who also share twins Strider and Azure, 3, as well as 12-month-old Arcadia — announced the arrival of son Seldon Lycurgus on social media Feb. 28.
"Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia’s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son Seldon Lycurgus," Zilis wrote on X. "Built like a juggernaut...
Continue reading...Elon Musk's family tree is growing once again.
The Tesla CEO confirmed he has welcomed another baby, his fourth with tech exec Shivon Zilis.
The pair — who also share twins Strider and Azure, 3, as well as 12-month-old Arcadia — announced the arrival of son Seldon Lycurgus on social media Feb. 28.
"Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia’s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son Seldon Lycurgus," Zilis wrote on X. "Built like a juggernaut...
FBI returns records from Mar-a-Lago search to Trump, White House says
The White House said on Friday that the FBI had given President Donald Trump boxes stemming from a search of his Florida property for classified documents that were taken after Trump left office during his first term, NBC News reported.
It was not immediately clear whether the boxes included classified materials, but Trump celebrated obtaining them in a post on Truth Social on Friday night.
"The Department of Justice has just returned the boxes that Deranged Jack Smith made such a big deal about. They are being brought down to Florida and will...
Continue reading...It was not immediately clear whether the boxes included classified materials, but Trump celebrated obtaining them in a post on Truth Social on Friday night.
"The Department of Justice has just returned the boxes that Deranged Jack Smith made such a big deal about. They are being brought down to Florida and will...
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Oscars
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Oscars, including how to watch, who's nominated, who's hosting and more.
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