Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a news conference, Aug. 8, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla., left, and Democratic presidential nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally, Aug. 7, 2024, in Romulus, Mich. (AP Photo)
On the campaign trail, Harris is pushing joy while Trump paints a darker picture
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the top of his first speech as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz turned to Vice President Kamala Harris and declared, “Thank you for bringing back the joy.” The next day, Harris took the theme a step further, branding the Democratic ticket “joyful warriors.”Contrast that with former President Donald Trump, who opened a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida a few days later by saying, “We have a lot of bad things coming up,” and predicting the U.S. could fall into an economic depression unseen since the dark days of 1929 or even another world war.
“I think that our country is, right now, in the most dangerous position it’s ever been in, from an economic standpoint, from a safety standpoint,” Trump said Thursday. ...
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Trump and Harris agree to Sept. 10 presidential debate hosted by ABC News
After uncertainty around whether a presidential debate will happen, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to meet on Sept. 10.
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Donald Trump is returning to X for a live interview with the platform's owner, Elon Musk
Donald Trump is returning — at least for one night — to X, the platform from which he was banned for nearly two years following the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S.
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More than half of US states reporting 'very high' COVID activity levels: CDC
More than half of U.S. states are reporting 'very high' levels of COVID activity, according to wastewater data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike
The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it.
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Analysis: The 2024 campaign will now turn on whether Trump can blunt Harris’ soaring start | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s campaign, which has whiffed in its early attacks on Kamala Harris’ new presidential campaign, will this week grapple for a more effective foothold after the vice president transformed an election of stunning surprises.
www.cnn.comTrump and his allies once cheered hacked materials. No longer, now that they say he's a target
Donald Trump has changed his position on whether a presidential campaign's hacked materials should be published.
apnews.comFrom Biden to Gabbard, here's what Harris' past debates show before a faceoff with Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris is a former San Francisco prosecutor and California attorney general, and she's long seen her debating skills as a strength.
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Trump wants a role in setting interest rates. Some economists say it's a bad idea
Donald Trump recently said the president should have a role in setting interest rates but some economists say that's a bad idea.
Iran beware: US moves these 6 top of the line strike options into position in the Middle East
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is doing his best to ensure that US Central Command is ready if Iran strikes Israel in the coming days.
Putin says Ukraine will ‘receive a worthy response’ over Kursk incursion
Ukraine’s military commander says his forces control about 1,000sq km of the Russian territory.
Walz makes a 5-state dash for campaign cash this week, traveling solo for 1st time as running mate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is holding his first solo events as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate this week.
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House conservatives push for funding fight as shutdown looms weeks before election
The House Freedom Caucus is pushing to attach a voting provision that Democrats oppose to the must-pass funding bill and demanding a 2025 deadline, with hope for a GOP trifecta.
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Harris following Biden's 'Trojan horse' blueprint for victory, expert says: 'distracting people'
VP Kamala Harris, like Biden in 2020, has avoided media, using distractions and lack of interviews to her advantage, says Heritage Action’s Cody Sargent.
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Western leaders ask Iran to ‘stand down’
These were the updates on Israel’s war on Gaza for Monday, August 12.
Top Ukrainian commander says his forces now control almost 390 square miles of Russia's Kursk region
The statement marked the first time a Ukrainian military official has publicly commented on the gains of the lightning incursion that has embarrassed the Kremlin.
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Technical difficulties derail start of Musk interview with Trump | CNN Politics
X owner Elon Musk claimed Monday that a distributed denial-of-service attack had overwhelmed the company’s servers, preventing him from beginning his interview with former President Donald Trump as thousands of people trying to join the conversation complained they were unable to listen.
www.cnn.comVance backs Trump's support for a presidential 'say' on Federal Reserve's interest rate policy
JD Vance has endorsed former President Donald Trump’s call for the White House to have “a say” over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies — a view that runs counter to decades of economic research suggesting that politically independent central banks are essential to controlling inflation and
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Trump legal cases in limbo after SCOTUS immunity ruling, freeing up schedule to campaign
Former President Trump has had a number of legal victories in recent weeks, putting a pause on a majority of cases and delaying others that could have complicated his campaigning during the general election season.
Israel-Gaza updates: Netanyahu says Israel 'can't be flexible' on some iss
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, the U.S. military announced it is moving more forces to the Middle East.
Ukraine’s week-old incursion into Russia has embarrassed Putin. How will it affect the war?
A swift Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region was the largest such cross-border raid by Kyiv’s forces in the nearly 2½-year war.
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Harris slammed by former president for sounding ‘more like Trump than Trump’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump accused Vice President Kamala Harris of copying him on multiple topics, including his calls to end taxes on tips.
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Israel accuses Iran of smuggling weapons into Jordan as region braces for possible retaliatory strike
Israel on Monday accused Tehran of smuggling weapons into Jordan and the West Bank to destabilize those areas as the world braces for a possible retaliatory strike from Iran.
Trump falsely claims a crowd photo from Harris' campaign rally in Detroit was created using AI
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is falsely claiming that an image of thousands of people waiting at Detroit's airport for a campaign rally by Democrat Kamala Harris was fabricated with the help of artificial intelligence.
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell challenge GOP Sen. Rick Scott; says Florida has become unaffordable
The former congresswoman said the high cost of living and lack of abortion access are driving her to challenge an incumbent who has high name recognition in the state.
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Ground Game: Harris eyes the debate, 'joy' as campaign message, Walz the teacher
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Trump falsely claims Harris crowd was faked
The Republican presidential candidate wrongly said AI was used on a photo showing thousands at a Harris rally in Detroit, BBC Verify reports.
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Vance slams racist attacks on wife’s heritage: ‘Didn’t sign up for it’ - Washington Examiner
“I get pissed off sometimes,” Trump’s running mate said, "when people attack your family … for something that no person can control."
www.washingtonexaminer.comDozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law
More than 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms have been turned away or negligently treated since 2022.
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Is US preparing for Israel-Iran war by deploying more ships to Middle East?
As the region anticipates what an Iranian response to Israeli assassinations will be, US moves forces to the region.
Ukrainian troops have captured 28 settlements amid Kursk incursion, Russia says
Ukrainian troops have captured 28 settlements in Russia's Kursk region, as thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate, Russian officials said.
Hunter Biden's lawyers say claims about foreign business dealing have no place in upcoming tax trial
Hunter Biden’s lawyers say prosecutors are inappropriately trying to insert “politically-charged” allegations about his foreign business dealings into the upcoming federal tax trial against the president’s son.
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'Hillbilly Elegy' actress Glenn Close seemingly hits back at Vance's 'childless cat lady' line
J.D. Vance’s “cat lady” comments are continuing to dog him, with political figures, celebrities and ordinary Americans slamming his remarks.
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US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow
An aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, is also ordered to get to the region more quickly.
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Trump assassination attempt task force begins with slew of requests - Washington Examiner
The letters seek to establish the task force as the primary investigative body even as a handful of House committees have opened their inquiries.
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Trump falsely claims Harris campaign used AI to fake crowd in Detroit
Photos and videos show a large crowd attended a recent Kamala Harris campaign event in Detroit. Donald Trump falsely claims it was AI-generated.
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: Ukraine seizes 28 villages in Russia’s Kursk
Putin accuses Ukraine of trying to destabilise Russia with the ground and air attacks in its border regions.
The US government wants to make it easier for you to click the 'unsubscribe' button
In the name of consumer protection, a slew of U.S. federal agencies are working to make it easier for Americans to click the unsubscribe button for unwanted memberships and recurring payment services.
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Kamala Harris’ glowing Time cover dragged by critics: 'Journos worshipping politicians, terrific'
Time magazine was mocked on social media Monday morning when it unveiled a fawning cover story on Vice President Kamala Harris that was blasted by conservatives.
Vance looks to turn tables on Walz | CNN Politics
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance sought to turn the tables on Democratic rival Tim Walz, claiming that the Minnesota governor is the one being “weird.”
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Family of Issac Hayes threatens to sue Donald Trump over rally music
The late soul star's family demand $3m after Trump's "unauthorised" use of Hold On, I'm Coming.
www.bbc.comThe Latest: Harris and Trump paint different pictures for voters as the campaign intensifies
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are painting much different pictures as they meet with voters on the campaign trail around the country.
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Liberal Media Scream: PBS anchor falsely claims ‘no evidence’ of Walz’s stolen valor - Washington Examiner
Imagine if a Republican military hero, say, Sen. J.D. Vance, lied about the high points of his career in the U.S. Marine Corps while running for vice president.
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US decides not to restrict military aid to Israeli unit accused of human rights violations | CNN Politics
The US will not restrict military aid to an Israeli Defense Forces unit accused of committing violations of human rights against Palestinians in the West Bank after determining the violations were “effectively remediated,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement obtained...
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Harris backs ending taxes on tips, echoing Trump proposal
Vice President Kamala Harris is rolling out a new policy position, saying she'll fight to end taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers.
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JD Vance calls 'childless cat lady' comments a 'thought experiment', pivots to pro-family policies
In Sunday interviews with CBS, CNN and ABC, JD Vance pivoted questions on his childless cat lady comments to tout affordable family care policies.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can remain on the North Carolina presidential ballot, judge says
A judge has ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can remain on North Carolina’s presidential ballots. Superior Court Judge Keith Gregory rejected the preliminary injunction request by the North Carolina Democratic Party.
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Has Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk changed dynamics of the war?
The incursion surprised Moscow, with analysts saying the attack will change the course of the war.
Subpoena for CBS News interviews "sends a chilling message" to victims in sexual abuse case against Army doctor, advocates say
Later this week an Army judge will hear arguments to reject a subpoena for unaired footage from interviews with two retired soldiers accusing the doctor, Maj. Michael Stockin, of misconduct.
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Election 2024 updates: Trump adds staff to campaign, including Corey Lewandowski
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden will make their first joint appearance since Biden exited the race on Thursday while Donald Trump will hold a press conference.
Book Review: 'Kent State' a chilling examination of 1970 campus shooting and its ramifications
Historian Brian VanDeMark writes about the fatal 1970 shooting of four students by National Guard members at a war protest in “Kent State: An American Tragedy.”
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Kamala Harris is whomever you want her to be - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris is running a campaign of being whatever people want her to be, and the media are nowhere to be found.
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Anti-Israel agitators plan demonstrations for Democratic National Convention: 'Equivalent' to 1968
Anti-Israel agitators in Chicago are hoping to replicate the 1968 anti-war demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention this August, according to reports.
22 Days: Kamala Harris has not held a press conference since emerging as presumptive Democratic nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t held a formal press conference since she ascended as the presumptive Democratic nominee in place of President Biden three weeks ago.
Kamala Harris declines Time magazine interview as she continues to avoid the press
Vice President Harris declined to do an interview with Time magazine, which went on to publish another addition to the glowing mainstream coverage she's received.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off next week. Here's what to expect.
The Democratic National Convention is set to kick off next week in Chicago. Here’s what to know about the upcoming event.
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Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after Beryl
Texas has opened an investigation into a Houston area utility provider over allegations of fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars during its botched response to Hurricane Beryl.
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House Freedom Caucus backs short-term funding bill to avoid government shutdown
The House Freedom Caucus urged Republican leadership to push for a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through the new year rather than approving a new overall funding package.
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JD Vance Fast Facts | CNN Politics
Here is a look at the life of JD Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio and vice presidential nominee.
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Fox News Power Rankings: Voters’ appetite for ticket-splitting will decide the Senate
Republicans have a favorable Senate map this year, but with an open West Virginia race, and a series of strong incumbent Democrats, it is anyone's game.
Trump stumping in North Carolina, where he sees safe lead shrinking - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump will speak to supporters in Asheville on Wednesday evening about "economic uncertainty."
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Vance says Trump wouldn't ban abortion pill days after Trump indicated he would be open to it
Trump said he wouldn’t rule out banning access to mifepristone when asked by NBC News last week whether he would consider such a step.
www.nbcnews.comJudge says Maine can forbid discrimination by religious schools that take state tuition money
A judge says Maine isn't violating the constitutional rights of religious schools by requiring them to abide by a state antidiscrimination law to receive taxpayer-funded tuition assistance.
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Last known US slave ship the Clotilda should stay under water, say experts
Investigation concludes that the Clotilda is too damaged to be removed from its resting place in an Alabama river.
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North Dakota voters to weigh in again on marijuana legalization
North Dakota voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in the November general election
From Bilesmania to Turkish shooter: Five viral moments from Paris 2024
Al Jazeera picks the five biggest talking points and viral moments from a memorable Olympic Games in Paris.
Texas church where gunman killed dozens in 2017 demolished over protests by some families
Crews have torn down a Texas church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in 2017. The crews used heavy machinery Monday to raze the small building in Sutherland Springs even after some families sought to preserve the scene of the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history.
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Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq kms of Russian territory
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has described the cross-border offensive as a "major provocation".
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Trump falsely claims Harris used AI to generate visuals depicting large crowds
Donald Trump falsely claimed Kamala Harris' campaign used AI to generate visuals depicting large crowds at her events.
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US will resume offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia | CNN Politics
The United States will resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Monday, ending a suspension put in place at the beginning of the Biden administration over concerns about human rights violations in the war in Yemen.
www.cnn.comTheir job was saving lives. They lost their own in Brazil’s horrifying plane crash
Footage of the ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop plunging while in a flat spin sent shockwaves across Brazil.
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Texas AG Paxton investigating company responsible for millions of power outages during Hurricane Beryl - Washington Examiner
Paxton’s investigation will cover allegations of fraud, waste, and improper use of taxpayer-provided funds.
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JD Vance says mass deportations should 'start with 1 million,' defends 'thought experiment' giving parents extra votes
GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance spoke with ABC News' Jonathan Karl about a wide variety of topics including immigration and his views on childless Americans.
Democrats to invest six figures in turning out voters living outside the U.S.
According to details first shared with CBS News, the Democratic National Committee is investing $300,000 to reach voters outside the country - military and non-military.
www.cbsnews.comGreece on high alert as 'exceptionally dangerous' wildfire is out of control on Athens' fringes
A major forest fire is raging in the northern suburbs of Athens, triggering evacuations of several areas as swirling winds hamper efforts of hundreds of firefighters and dozens of water-dropping planes.
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Democrats in competitive House races want Harris’ momentum without running toward her | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Susie Lee of Nevada is in the fight of her political life as she tries to hold onto her congressional seat in one of the most competitive House races in the country.
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Putin claims Ukraine trying to 'sow discord' in Russia with offensive into Kursk region
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the Ukrainian army’s incursion into the Kursk region, which has caused more than 100,000 civilians to flee, was an attempt by Kyiv to "sow discord" into Russian society.
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Mother arrested 37 years after her newborn was found dead in dumpster: Police
A woman linked by DNA has been arrested for the murder of her newborn 37 years after the baby girl was found dead in a dumpster in California, authorities said.
Freedom Caucus draws first battle lines in election year government shutdown fight
The House Freedom Caucus is making its first formal demands in the fiscal year 2025 government spending fight.
What does Sheikh Hasina’s resignation mean for India-Bangladesh relations?
India views the events in Bangladesh as a setback for security, trade and connectivity and a possible loss of influence.
US beefs up posture in Middle East, warns an Iran-backed attack on Israel could come this week
The moves come as the U.S. and other allies push for Israel and Hamas to achieve a cease-fire agreement that could help calm soaring tensions in the region.
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McCarthy advises Trump to ‘stop questioning’ legitimacy of Harris’s audience - Washington Examiner
Kevin McCarthy warned Donald Trump regarding his social media posts about Kamala Harris not receiving large crowds, saying he should focus his criticism on her backtracking on policies.
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Democrats happy Harris isn't being forced to get specific: 'Why would we start talking about policy?'
Democrats are happy to keep Vice President Harris' policy positions vague as she continues to dodge press and see her support increase in the polls.
Trump wants Justice Department to pay him $100 million for alleged damages from FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search | CNN Politics
Lawyers for Donald Trump have filed a $100 million claim with the Justice Department, alleging that the federal search of Mar-a-Lago in August 2022 was inappropriate and hurt Trump’s reputation, an attempt to keep alive the narrative that the former president has been persecuted by a biased...
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Trump campaign says 'hostile' foreign sources hacked and leaked internal documents, emails
In a statement, the campaign says it believes Iran is behind the hack and leak of documents to POLITICO.
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SpaceX repeatedly polluted waters in Texas this year, regulators found
Elon Musk’s aerospace company violated environmental regulations by releasing pollutants into or near bodies of water in Texas, a state environmental agency said in a notice.
www.nbcnews.comIsrael-Hamas war latest: Leaders of France, Germany and Britain endorse push for cease-fire in Gaza
The leaders of France, Germany and Britain in a joint statement have endorsed the latest push by mediators United States, Qatar and Egypt to broker an agreement to end the 10-month Israel-Hamas war.
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White House moves to make canceling subscriptions and memberships less hellish
The Federal Trade Commission is expected to finalize a so-called "click to cancel" rule to address a major consumer gripe.
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Trial begins for Nevada official accused of murdering journalist
The trial against Robert Telles -- the Nevada county official who allegedly murdered a journalist he blamed for ruining his career and marriage -- began Monday.
The UN says Sudan is at a 'breaking point.' Its military hasn't committed to peace talks this week
The United Nations’ migration agency warns that the humanitarian crisis in war-wrecked Sudan is at “a catastrophic breaking point” ahead of peace talks planned for later this week.
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Cancer deaths among men predicted to increase 93% by 2050, study finds
Cancer cases and deaths among men are expected to nearly double globally by 2050, according to a new study.
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Defense secretary orders submarine to Middle East, accelerates arrival of strike group ahead of anticipated Iran attack | CNN Politics
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a guided-missile submarine to the Middle East and accelerated the arrival of a carrier strike group to the region ahead of an anticipated Iranian attack against Israel, the Pentagon said in a statement Sunday evening.
www.cnn.comHarris gets campaign boost from law firm favored by Wall Street and Big Tech - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris is receiving a boost as she seeks the White House from a top law firm that is a favorite of Wall Street and Big Tech, records show.
www.washingtonexaminer.comStock market today: Wall Street holds relatively steady ahead of big tests coming later in the week
U.S. stocks drifted through a quiet day to finish mixed, as markets around the world stabilized following a wild week.
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Why has Ukraine sent troops into Russia now?
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin vows to respond as civilians in Kursk region are told to leave.
Harris becomes betting favorite in presidential election odds after swing state barnstorm
In our latest look at Presidential Election odds, Kamala Harris stands as the betting favorite over Donald Trump after a swing state barnstorm.
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MSNBC guest compares Trump to Hitler's final days in bunker over his Harris AI crowd claims
George Conway claimed former President Trump’s claims about Vice President Harris’ crowd sizes were delusional and evidence of his autocratic tendencies.
At least 3 deaths amid listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meat recall
Boar's Head Provisions Co. recalled nine deli meat products amid an ongoing FDA investigation into a multi-state listeria outbreak.
JD Vance wants a $5,000 Child Tax Credit, or 150% more than the current CTC. Here's what to know.
Senator JD Vance says he wants to boost the Child Tax Credit to $5,000 from its current $2,000. But that could come with a big price tag.
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Trump spreads false conspiracy theory about Harris’ Detroit crowd size | CNN Politics
Donald Trump falsely claimed in a series of social media posts Sunday that “nobody” attended Vice President Kamala Harris’ Michigan rally last week — and said his Democratic rival should be “disqualified” over a “fake crowd picture.”
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One Israeli hostage killed and 2 injured in Gaza by al-Qassam Brigades soldiers, Hamas says
A male hostage was fatally shot and two female hostages were seriously wounded in two separate shootings, Hamas' al-Qassam spokesperson Abu Ubaida said.
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Trump's Agenda47 on education: Abolish teacher tenure, universal school choice, patriotism
Donald Trump has put forward promises for his potential second term in Agenda47, no Project 2025. Here are some plans for teachers and education.
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Chinese ship responsible for Baltic pipeline damage - Washington Examiner
Chinese officials have not responded to requests for proper legal assistance in investigating the damaging of a pipeline linking Estonia and Finland.
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