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Biden celebrates a ‘crisis averted’ in Oval Office address on bipartisan debt ceiling deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden celebrated a “crisis averted” in his first speech to the nation from the Oval Office Friday evening, ready to sign a budget agreement that eliminates the potential for an unprecedented government default that he said would have been catastrophic for the U.S. and global economies.RNC will require debate participants to support eventual nominee
The group released stricter criteria overall for GOP primary debates.
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US defense secretary says Washington won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China
American Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict...
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Trump's attorneys unable to locate sensitive military document he discussed in recording
Attorneys for former President Trump have been unable to locate the sensitive document that Trump discussed on tape during a July 2021 meeting, sources tell ABC News.
India train crash death toll rises above 230 with 900 injured as rescuers comb through debris
Two passenger trains have derailed in India, killing more than 230 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars. The accident, which happened Friday night about 137 miles southwest of Kolkata, created a chaotic scene of twisted wreckage as rescue teams...
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First GOP debate: Who’s in, who's out, and who’s sweating
The RNC officially set the debate rules. Let the games begin.
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Ukraine’s cross-border tactics are aimed at destabilizing Russia. Judging by the response, they’re working | CNN
Ukraine has opened a new front in its battle to drive out the Russian invader - in Russia. But it is oddly coy about admitting that it has sent troops, fired artillery, and flown drones into its neighbor’s territory.
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Justice Department says it won't charge Pence over handling of classified documents
The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home. The department sent a letter to Pence’s attorney on Thursday informing him that, after an investigation...
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Political winners and losers from the debt ceiling drama
Congress has sent legislation to raise the debt ceiling to President Biden, ending a months-long saga that brought the U.S. days away from a possible default. The legislation was the pro…
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US does not need to boost nuclear arsenal to deter Russia, China
The United States does not believe it needs to increase the size of its own nuclear arsenal in order to deter the combined forces of Russia, China and other rivals, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday.
'Everyone can see the reality' in Ukraine except for Putin, UK defense minister says
British Defense Minister Ben Wallace on Friday said Vladimir Putin is "at risk of losing everything" if Russia does not withdraw its forces from Ukraine.
Biden signs bipartisan debt ceiling deal
Biden's expected to tout the bill as a win for Americans, and proof of his ability to keep the nation on track, amid the backdrop of his 2024 reelection campaign.
DeSantis wraps up 1st early states tour as candidate with more personal touch in South Carolina
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is wrapping up his first tour of early voting states as a presidential candidate, showcasing his personal side in South Carolina with a lighthearted sit-down with his wife and an emotional moment with a military spouse. DeSantis, whose whirlwind tour this week included...
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Kyiv defenses thwart Russia's 6th air assault in 6 days against Ukraine capital
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States and its allies should not support a cease-fire or peace talks to end the war in Ukraine until Kyiv gains strength and can negotiate on its own terms
Donald Trump’s lawyers ask judge to exit criminal case, echoing claims of political bias
Donald Trump’s lawyers are demanding that the judge in his New York City criminal case step aside, echoing the former president’s complaints that he’s “a Trump-hating judge” with a family full of “Trump haters.” Trump's lawyers said Friday that Judge Juan Manuel Merchan has shown anti-Trump bias...
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Biden addresses nation on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
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Navy takes down LGBTQ+ Pride post on Instagram and Twitter, removes rainbow banner
The U.S. Navy took down social media posts celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride month without explanation, though some have speculated it was due to backlash.
Republicans schedule 1st presidential debate for Aug. 23, but there's no guarantee Trump will attend
The first Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle will be held Aug. 23, and candidates participating must pledge to support the eventual GOP nominee. The Republican National Committee on Friday announced the requirements to take part in the debate in Milwaukee. The organization...
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Greene flips on public release of Jan. 6 tapes, claims it could ‘put the security of the Capitol at risk’
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has changed her position on the public release of the tapes documenting the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, warning Friday that their release could “put the security…
thehill.comThe Three Other Trump Investigations
In the coming months, Donald Trump’s mounting legal troubles could get even worse. At least three investigations could bring more criminal charges against him. Federal officials are investigating both Trump’s handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election...
Joe Biden’s bullish inflation claims come days after surprise uptick - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden claimed Friday that inflation has fallen for 10 straight months, just days after the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose in April.Biden's comments came during a prime-time Oval Office address to the nation, in which...
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State Department sanctions former Haitian Prime Minister Lamothe for corruption | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Friday that the US had sanctioned former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe for the alleged misuse of tens of millions of dollars.
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India's worst train crash in decades kills at least 288
Video footage showed derailed train coaches and damaged tracks. A witness involved in rescue operations said the screams and wails of the injured and the relatives of those killed were chilling.
White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control in post-treaty world
The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework even while taking countermeasures in response to the Kremlin’s decision to suspend the last nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries. That word comes from White House...
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In the two lawsuits filed on Friday, the district attorneys said the rule, in effect since April, is an unconstitutional overreach that violates the separation of powers and would impose unnecessary burdens on county prosecutors, The Texas Tribune reported.
District attorneys in Dallas, Bexar and Harris counties filed one lawsuit while district...
Continue reading...In the two lawsuits filed on Friday, the district attorneys said the rule, in effect since April, is an unconstitutional overreach that violates the separation of powers and would impose unnecessary burdens on county prosecutors, The Texas Tribune reported.
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The phone conversation, which took place while Alexander was recovering at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, came just days after his dramatic release from...
Continue reading...The phone conversation, which took place while Alexander was recovering at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, came just days after his dramatic release from...
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Defence deals, fishing rights and closer economic ties among the talking points at Downing Street.
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