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Trump, in his first post-trial rally, demands that appeals courts reverse his felony conviction
PHOENIX (AP) — Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Thursday with a trip to Arizona, his first appearance in a battleground state since he was convicted in a hush money scandal, repeating his critiques of the case against him as politically motivated and calling for his conviction to be overturned on appeal.“Those appellate courts have to step up and straighten things out or we’re not going to have a country anymore,” Trump said at a Phoenix town hall organized by Turning Point, a conservative youth organization that has seen its influence rise alongside Trump’s takeover of the GOP. ... Read the Full Story!
Biden says Putin is ‘not a decent man – he’s a dictator’ in blistering critique | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Thursday issued a fierce critique of Russian President Vladimir Putin while defending his decision give Ukraine permission to carry out limited strikes within Russia using US weapons.
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Exclusive: Biden tells Muir he wouldn't pardon son Hunter, says Trump got 'fair trial'
ABC News anchor David Muir asked President Joe Biden on Thursday if he would accept the outcome of his son Hunter's trial in Wilmington, Delaware.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu set to address the US Congress on July 24
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24.
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Trump: Critics saying I'd seek retribution are 'wrong,' but 'I would have every right' to go after opponents
Former President Trump tells "Hannity" why 2024 is the "most important election in the history of our country" and talks about his thoughts on NY v. Trump.
Trump believes he should run away with election but ‘Democrats vote out of habit’ - Washington Examiner
Trump expressed confusion as to why he wasn't set to win the presidential election in a landslide.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at international ceremony to standing ovation
World leaders visited the beaches of Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Biden warns about "price of unchecked tyranny" as he vows to continue to help Ukraine
The president warned that the "dark forces" that were present 80 years ago "never fade," tying the lessons of history to the continued threats posed today during a commemoration of D-Day.
www.cbsnews.comUS to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say
Officials say the U.S. will send about $225 million in military aid to Ukraine in a new package.
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Austin tells CNN granting Ukraine permission to carry out limited strikes on Russian territory will be ‘very, very helpful’ | CNN Politics
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told CNN Thursday he believed the new policy allowing the Ukrainian military to carry out limited strikes inside Russia with US munitions will be “very, very helpful to the Ukrainians going forward.”
www.cnn.comFar-Right Vows to Tie Up the Senate to Avenge Trump Are So Far Mostly Empty
WASHINGTON — Sen. Rick Scott is so furious over the felony conviction of former President Donald Trump that the Florida Republican says he and his colleagues need to take it out on the Senate, by acting as disrupters and blocking all Biden administration nominees and legislation. “We can’t have...
4 big takeaways from Day 4 of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial
Here are four big takeaways from Day 4 of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial in Wilmington, Delaware.
Dispute over mailed ballots in a New Jersey county delays outcome of congressional primary
Whether to count more than 1,900 mail ballots cast in one New Jersey county will be up to a judge after their envelopes were unsealed prematurely and members of the local election board deadlocked on how to proceed.
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Divisiveness between Biden, Trump voters over cultural issues widens, Pew study shows
Backers of President Biden and Donald Trump remain deeply divided over immigration, abortion laws, crime and gun rights, a new Pew study indicates.
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Clarence Thomas received far more in ‘gifts’ in last 20 years than other justices combined: Watchdog - Washington Examiner
Clarence Thomas reportedly received almost all of the nearly $5 million in gifts given to justices since 2004.
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Biden says he won't pardon son Hunter, vows to accept verdict in felony gun crime trial
In an interview with ABC News, President Biden said he will not pardon his son Hunter in the ongoing felony gun crime trial and will accept the verdict.
Democratic leader denounces potential Trump VP over Jim Crow comments
The House Minority Leader called out Rep. Byron Donalds for comments he made while trying to court Black voters in Philadelphia this week.
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US says Israel must be open over Gaza school strike
Israel says it killed at least nine militants but the deaths of 14 children are also being reported.
www.bbc.comTrump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says
A judge granted prosecutors’ request to make Bannon begin serving his prison term after a three-judge panel upheld his contempt of Congress conviction.
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Hunter Biden trial: Prosecutors plan to rest gun case on Friday - Washington Examiner
Federal prosecutors expect to rest their case against Hunter Biden on Friday after they call two final witnesses to the stand to testify in his trial.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAs Hunter Biden Stands Trial, a Republican Noise Machine Goes Silent
For nearly four years, Republicans have delved into the darkest corners of Hunter Biden’s life, seeking to tie his troubles to his father, President Joe Biden. But as the younger Biden stands trial in Delaware on gun charges, the case’s glaring political contradictions have rendered the GOP...
Footage released of Hallie Biden throwing Hunter Biden’s gun in grocery store trash can - Washington Examiner
Prosecutors in the trial of Hunter Biden released a video of Hallie Biden throwing his gun in a grocery store garbage can.
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Netanyahu to address US Congress on 24 July
The Israeli Prime Minister will speak about his vision for peace in the region, US lawmakers said.
Continue reading...Trump fans brave blazing Arizona heat to attend event
Multiple people were taken to hospital for heat-related illness, as Phoenix saw its hottest day in 2024.
Continue reading...Biden links WW2 and Ukraine war in D-Day address
Joe Biden says democracies are under threat, adding autocrats are "watching what happens in Ukraine".
Continue reading...Why scientists are studying whales with a crossbow
Researchers use the device to take remote biopsies from wild humpback whales to monitor their health.
Continue reading...Pouting 'lions' and sea baptisms: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
Continue reading...Concern rises over AI in adult entertainment
AI in adult entertainment could have negative effects on society and individuals, experts say.
Continue reading...The last heroes of Normandy return to France 80 years after D-Day invasion
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir reports on the last heroes of Normandy as they return with a message for the next generation.
Continue reading...Trump Defends Vow to Prosecute Rivals, Saying ‘Sometimes Revenge Can Be Justified’
Former President Donald J. Trump has in recent days been escalating his suggestions that he could prosecute his political enemies if elected in November.
In interviews broadcast on Thursday and earlier this week, Mr. Trump’s remarks demonstrated how he is trying to put his legal troubles on the ballot as a referendum on the American justice system and the rule of law. His allies in the Republican Party have also joined his calls for revenge prosecutions and other retaliatory measures against Democrats in response to his felony convictions by a jury...
Continue reading...In interviews broadcast on Thursday and earlier this week, Mr. Trump’s remarks demonstrated how he is trying to put his legal troubles on the ballot as a referendum on the American justice system and the rule of law. His allies in the Republican Party have also joined his calls for revenge prosecutions and other retaliatory measures against Democrats in response to his felony convictions by a jury...
Biden Says He Would Not Pardon His Son in Felony Gun Trial
President Biden said on Thursday that he would not grant Hunter Biden a pardon if he was convicted in his felony gun trial, a rare comment from Mr. Biden about the legal troubles facing his son.
When asked during an interview with ABC News whether he would accept the outcome of the trial of his son, who faces charges including lying on an application to obtain a gun in October 2018, Mr. Biden said, “Yes.”
In the wide-ranging interview, the president also defended his border policies and reiterated his support for a cease-fire proposal in the war in...
Continue reading...When asked during an interview with ABC News whether he would accept the outcome of the trial of his son, who faces charges including lying on an application to obtain a gun in October 2018, Mr. Biden said, “Yes.”
In the wide-ranging interview, the president also defended his border policies and reiterated his support for a cease-fire proposal in the war in...
Number of new gun owners since 2020 election surged to equal population of Florida: report
The number of new gun owners in America exercising their Second Amendment rights has surged — equaling the population of Florida since 2020.
According to a report by the National Sports Shooting Foundation (NSSF), the number of people who became first-time gun owners since 2020 has reportedly grown to over 22.3 million people, or the population of Florida.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mark Oliva, the managing director of public affairs for the NSSF, attributed the surge of new owners to COVID-era lockdowns, soft-on-crime prosecutors who...
Continue reading...According to a report by the National Sports Shooting Foundation (NSSF), the number of people who became first-time gun owners since 2020 has reportedly grown to over 22.3 million people, or the population of Florida.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mark Oliva, the managing director of public affairs for the NSSF, attributed the surge of new owners to COVID-era lockdowns, soft-on-crime prosecutors who...
Netanyahu reportedly set to address Congress on July 24
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Congressional leaders last week formally invited Netanyahu to come speak, delivering the most recent show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Hamas in Gaza. But the date of the speech had been in flux. It has now been set for July 24, according to the people, who were granted anonymity to discuss private planning.
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Continue reading...Congressional leaders last week formally invited Netanyahu to come speak, delivering the most recent show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Hamas in Gaza. But the date of the speech had been in flux. It has now been set for July 24, according to the people, who were granted anonymity to discuss private planning.
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Trump Rails Against Border Crisis in First Campaign Event as a Felon
In his first campaign event since he became the first American president to be convicted on felony charges, Donald J. Trump on Thursday tried to turn the focus on President Biden by likening his border policy to a criminal enterprise.
Broadly denouncing the migrants crossing the border illegally of being violent criminals and terrorists, Mr. Trump criticized Mr. Biden’s recent executive order meant to curb crossings, saying it would be ineffective after Mr. Biden had taken little action for months.
“With his actions on the border, Joe Biden is the...
Continue reading...Broadly denouncing the migrants crossing the border illegally of being violent criminals and terrorists, Mr. Trump criticized Mr. Biden’s recent executive order meant to curb crossings, saying it would be ineffective after Mr. Biden had taken little action for months.
“With his actions on the border, Joe Biden is the...
The Nvidia CEO christened the Taylor Swift of tech
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has nothing short of rock star status, which is on full display at events.
Continue reading...Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted gifts worth millions of dollars over 20 years, analysis finds
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted millions of dollars' worth of gifts over the past two decades on the bench, a total nearly 10 times the value of all gifts received by his fellow justices during the same time, according to a new analysis.
Thomas received 103 gifts with a total value of more than $2.4 million between 2004 and 2023, the judicial reform group Fix the Court said in a report Thursday.
In contrast, Thomas' fellow justices over the same period accepted a total of just 93 gifts worth a combined value of only about $248,000...
Continue reading...Thomas received 103 gifts with a total value of more than $2.4 million between 2004 and 2023, the judicial reform group Fix the Court said in a report Thursday.
In contrast, Thomas' fellow justices over the same period accepted a total of just 93 gifts worth a combined value of only about $248,000...