Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in St. Cloud, Minn. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Donald Trump says he ‘probably’ will debate Kamala Harris but ‘can also make a case for not
By MICHELLE L. PRICE
Updated 8:25 PM CDT, July 29, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump on Monday seemed to back away from his earlier commitment to debate Vice President Kamala Harris, questioning the value of a meetup and saying he “probably” will debate but he “can also make a case for not doing it.”
Trump, in an interview with Fox News Channel that aired Monday night, was pressed several times about committing to debating Harris before giving a squishier answer than he had in recent days.
The Republican former president had been eager to debate President Joe Biden when he was the Democratic nominee after months of suggesting that Biden was not mentally up for the matchup — or the presidency. But after Biden dropped out of the race and Harris became poised to be the Democratic presidential candidate, Trump has been questioning the terms of the original debate he agreed to with Biden. He has suggested the Sept. 10 debate on ABC News should be moved to a different network, calling ABC “fake news.” ...
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OnPolitics: Some Project 2025 contributors have trail of racist writings, history
A USA TODAY analysis found at least five of the contributors of Project 2025 have a history of racist writing or statements, or white supremacist activity.
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Biden proposed enforceable ethics code and term limits for Supreme Court. How might they work?
President Joe Biden went public Monday with major changes he’s proposing for the U.S. Supreme Court: an enforceable code of ethics, term limits for justices and a constitutional amendment that would limit the justices’ recent decision on presidential immunity.
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Iran using covert influence campaign to undermine Trump candidacy, US intelligence says | CNN Politics
Iran is using covert social media activity and related influence operations in an effort to undercut the candidacy of former President Donald Trump, a US intelligence official said Monday in an updated assessment of threats to the November election.
www.cnn.comNC Gov. Cooper opted out of Harris VP vetting, in part over worry about GOP lieutenant: AP sources
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper opted not to be a candidate in Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate search.
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Biden rips 'extreme opinions' as he pushes for Supreme Court reform in speech at LBJ Presidential Library
President Joe Biden marked the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and gave remarks on his new Supreme Court proposals at the LBJ Presidential Library.
Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro in disputed election
Venezuela’s opposition and President Nicolas Maduro’s government are locked in a high-stakes standoff as each side claims victory in Sunday’s presidential vote.
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Texas targets faith-based groups helping migrants along U.S.-Mexico border
The state of Texas is accusing a Catholic charity of being a "stash house" for migrants. But the shelter says it is simply helping desperate people in need.
www.cbsnews.comTrump agrees to be interviewed as part of an investigation into his assassination attempt, FBI says
The FBI says former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed as part of its investigation into his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania.
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Biden, Harris call for Supreme Court term limits, code of conduct, limits on presidential immunity
President Biden is calling for Supreme Court term limits, a code of conduct, and new limits on presidential immunity in a Monday op-ed.
Democratic Party latches onto calling Trump "weird." Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz helped kick off the trend.
"Weird" is the word of the moment in the election cycle, and many are crediting Gov. Tim Walz, who is among the names being vetted as presumptive nominee Kamala Harris' running mate, with kicking off the trend.
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Mob storms IDF base over investigation into soldiers’ alleged abuse - Washington Examiner
Far-right Israeli lawmakers were among a swarm of people who breached the perimeter of an Israeli base in protest of an investigation into the potential abuse.
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Trump's legal wins seem to simplify upcoming general election campaign schedule
Former President Trump has had a number of legal victories in recent weeks, pausing the majority of cases that could have complicated his campaigning.
Biden calls for Supreme Court reforms, amendment to strip presidents of immunity from prosecution
President Joe Biden on Monday called for Supreme Court reforms.
Biden decries 'extremism' on Supreme Court, details plan for term limits, ethics code for justices
President Joe Biden decried “extremism” that he says has undermined public confidence in the the U.S.
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JD Vance’s former Yale classmate and friend says emails show political transformation on ‘literally every imaginable issue’ | CNN Politics
A Yale Law School friend of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who has revealed years of emails the two previously exchanged, said Monday that the Republican vice presidential nominee is a “chameleon” who has changed his views on “literally every imaginable issue.”
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Biden Supreme Court reforms already on life support, legal experts say - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's Supreme Court reforms face almost no path to becoming a reality, experts say.
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Protests break out as Maduro declared winner of disputed Venezuela election
World leaders and other observers call for full breakdown of election results as opposition says vote marred by fraud.
Donald Trump's campaign unveiled its "Agenda47." Here are some of the proposals in it.
Here are some of the proposals in Donald Trump's "Agenda47," his official campaign platform.
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Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
Top U.S. intelligence officials say Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election.
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Tracking Western wildfires: Latest smoke map as Park Fire continues to rage and new fire ignites in Colorado
The biggest wildfire in the nation right now, the Park Fire in Northern California, continued to rage Monday, officials said.
Trump and Harris enter 99-day sprint to decide an election that has suddenly transformed
Barely a week ago, a sense of inevitability loomed over the presidential election. But now, just 99 days before Election Day, a fundamentally new race is taking shape with new candidates, a new issue focus and a new outlook for both parties.
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Biden says Supreme Court reforms are needed to counter an 'extreme and unchecked agenda'
The proposed reforms would tackle presidential powers, term limits and ethics.
www.nbcnews.comA diplomatic spat erupts between Hungary and Poland over conflicting views on Russia
A diplomatic spat has erupted between Poland and Hungary that lays bare the deep tensions between two nations — both allies in NATO and the European Union — with dramatically different approaches to Russia at a time of war in Ukraine.
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Election 2024 updates: Harris' VP pool narrows after Roy Cooper bows out; Trump criticizes Biden's suggested Supreme Court changes
Follow updates on the 2024 election. Get up-to-date information on all the latest from the Trump and Harris campaigns ahead of the presidential election in November.
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Venezuela election: Protesters clash with police after Maduro victory claim
Security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets against people as thousands gathered in Caracas.
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‘Immediate’ ceasefire needed to stop polio in Gaza, health officials warn
World Health Organization, Gaza Health Ministry say a ceasefire is only way to avert worsening health emergency in Gaza.
Venezuela at a standstill as Maduro is declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released
Venezuela is facing a political standstill after both incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the country’s main opposition coalition claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election.
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Text messages, radio chatter show confused communications around tracking Trump’s would-be assassin | CNN Politics
Text messages released and radio chatter detailed Monday show that law enforcement officers lost sight of Donald Trump’s would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and further illustrate the confused communications around tracking him at the July 13 rally.
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Turkey's Erdogan threatens to invade Israel over war in Gaza as regional tensions grow
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan threatened military intervention in Israel in a move to stop its war in Gaza as Palestinian casualties mount and Israel faces mounting aggression by Islamic extremists.
Trump endorses Republican rivals in swing state Arizona congressional primary
Donald Trump has endorsed two of the six Republicans vying for the nomination in Arizona's 8th Congressional District.
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USA men's gymnastics wins bronze in Paris Olympics: What to know about the team
U.S. men's gymnastics won bronze in Paris on Monday, marking their first team Olympic medal in 16 years.
Media ramped up effort to tie Trump to Project 2025 following Biden debate disaster, Harris embraces attack
Media organizations harped on Project 2025, a conservative group's plan they warn will be implemented during Trump's second term, as the nation focused on the implosion of Biden’s campaign.
Harris is endorsed by border mayors in swing-state Arizona as she faces GOP criticism on immigration
Vice President Kamala Harris is highlighting endorsements from mayors of border towns in swing-state Arizona.
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Judge dismisses RNC lawsuit to block Mississippi from counting late ballots - Washington Examiner
A judge dismissed a lawsuit by the RNC aiming to block Mississippi from counting absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later.
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'White dudes' rally to elect Kamala Harris as the first female president
A star-studded tongue-in-cheek fundraiser for progressive white men raised almost $4 million for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Biden criticises 'extreme' Supreme Court in push for reform
US president proposes fixed terms and an enforceable code of ethics to "restore trust in the court".
www.bbc.com'White Dudes for Harris' is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice president
On a “White Dudes for Harris” virtual call, it was probably fitting that “The Dude” dropped in. Actor Jeff Bridges addressed a fundraising call geared toward white men supporting Vice President Kamala Harris and sang her praises on Monday night.
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Acting Secret Service director to testify before Senate with more details about Trump assassination attempt security
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe is set to testify before a joint Senate panel on Tuesday.
How old are the Democratic VP contenders?
Former president Donald Trump is now the oldest presidential nominee in U.S. history.
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Israeli military detains 9 soldiers over alleged abuse of a detainee at a shadowy military facility
The Israeli military says it is holding nine soldiers for questioning following allegations of “substantial abuse” of a detainee at a shadowy facility where Israel has held Palestinian prisoners throughout the war in Gaza.
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Harris claims Biden fit to continue in office, despite more than 80 documented encounters in past year
President Biden and Vice President Harris had more than 80 documented encounters in the past year, while Harris defended the president's mental acuity.
Pennsylvania congressman chosen to lead House task force investigating Trump assassination attempt
Republican Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania will lead a House task force charged with investigating the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
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Republican Arizona mayor endorses Harris, rebukes Trump: 'Choosing country over party'
John Giles, mayor of Mesa, Arizona, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris over his party's nominee on Monday, saying she's 'competent, just and fair'
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Josh Shapiro and Gretchen Whitmer rally together for Harris as running mate jockeying heats up
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is a top contender to be on the ticket, while Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently said she'll finish her term as governor, which runs through 2026.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 886
As the war enters its 886th day, these are the main developments.
Federal appeals court rules against Missouri's waiting period for ex-lawmakers to lobby
A federal court has ruled against a Missouri ban on lawmakers taking lobbying jobs shortly after leaving office.
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Kamala Harris made a career of pretending to be marginalized
Kamala Harris is vying for the presidency, so it's important to realize how far left her views are. She has moved past civil rights and equality. Now she wants 'equity.'
Jasper fire chief watched as his home was lost to flames
Fire crews continue to battle the inferno, the largest in a century in Canada's Jasper National Park.
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Trump explains Melania thought he died in assassination attempt: ‘Thought the worst had happened’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump said former first lady Melania Trump still cannot talk about the assassination attempt that took place earlier this month.
www.washingtonexaminer.comVoting group asks S. Carolina court to order redraw of US House districts that lean too Republican
A group that works to protect and expand voting rights is asking the South Carolina Supreme Court to order lawmakers to redraw the state’s U.S.
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Biden administration announces new $1.7 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine | CNN Politics
The Biden administration announced on Monday a new lethal aid package for Ukraine totaling about $1.7 billion and largely consisting of missiles and ammunition for missile, artillery and air defense systems the US has previously provided to Ukraine.
www.cnn.comRussia's Wagner has deadliest loss in Africa’s Sahel, highlighting the region's instability
Dozens of Wagner mercenaries were killed by jihadis and rebels over the weekend in northern Mali in what one analyst describes as the largest battleground blow to the shadowy Russian group in years.
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Some people are overdosing on semaglutide, FDA warns
The FDA says people may be subject to dosing errors.
Michigan's top court gives big victory to people trying to recoup cash from foreclosures
A Michigan Supreme Court ruling Monday could put thousands of dollars in the pockets of tens of thousands of people who lost their homes in foreclosure sales.
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from consideration to be Harris VP
Cooper said it "wasn't the right time" for him to potentially join the ticket.
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After Golan Heights attack, will the Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalate?
Israel will be looking to retaliate, but it will want to avoid a major escalation, experts say.
Biden calls Speaker Johnson ‘dead on arrival’ in odd response to criticism of proposed radical SCOTUS changes
President Biden called House Speaker Mike Johnson "dead on arrival" during an interaction with a reporter on Monday in Texas. He later clarified his remarks.
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging absentee voting procedure in battleground Wisconsin
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging absentee voting procedures in swing state Wisconsin. Thomas Oldenberg is a voter from Amberg, Wisconsin.
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Biden lays out plan for Supreme Court reforms, saying "extreme opinions" have undermined confidence
"On top of its extreme decisions, the court is mired in a crisis of ethics," President Biden said in a speech at the LBJ Library in Austin.
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Effort to ‘wash Harris clean’ of Biden administration mistakes is tall order: Sarah Bedford - Washington Examiner
The Washington Examiner’s Sarah Bedford said Kamala Harris has a short amount of time to reassure voters that she is “the steady hand that can fix everything.”
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Regulators consider first federal rule on AI-created political ads
Sidestepping the debate about whether to ban artificial content, the new rule would require political ads to disclose whether they were made with AI.
www.nbcnews.com2 children dead and 11 people injured in stabbing rampage at a dance class in England, police say
Police say two children have died and 11 other people have been injured in a stabbing in northwest England.
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Exclusive: Married divers stranded for nearly 40 hours detail harrowing rescue
A married couple from Oklahoma was rescued by the Coast Guard after getting stranded for over a day and a half in the Gulf of Mexico.
American flags should be born in the USA now, too, Congress says
Congress has passed a proposal to require the federal government to purchase only flags that have been completely manufactured in the U.S.
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Malnutrition spreads in Gaza, says UN: How a 16-year-old is fighting to stay alive
How one 16-year-old is fighting malnutrition to stay alive in Gaza.
UK's new Treasury chief axes projects to save costs and confirms deal to end doctors strike
Britain’s new Labour government has axed several construction projects and withdrawn a winter fuel payment for millions of retirees to cover what it calls a newly found 22-billion-pound ($28 billion) shortfall in the public finances.
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Three arrested for murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio
Police say two rival gangs co-ordinated to kill the rapper as he celebrated his 26th birthday in June.
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Storms bring flash flooding to Dollywood amusement park in Tennessee
Strong thunderstorms brought flash flooding to Dolly Parton’s Dollywood in east Tennessee. Park officials say workers and the Pigeon Forge police and fire departments directed guests to safety on Sunday afternoon and one minor injury was reported.
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Harris and Trump: Compare where they stand on key issues
The 2024 presidential election will give voters a stark choice between Harris and Trump. See where they stand on issues like taxes, EVs, climate change, TikTok and more.
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Here’s what a Harris presidency could look like | CNN Politics
A week after announcing her run for president, Kamala Harris has yet to tell voters how she will address the key issues facing the nation. Her platform will likely be in the same vein as that of President Joe Biden.
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2024 Paris Olympics: Tom Cruise, Lady Gaga and more celebs attend
Celebrities stepped out in Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games.
House leaders announce members of bipartisan task force investigating Trump assassination attempt
The panel includes seven Republicans and six Democrats chosen by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
www.cbsnews.comJudge rejects man's bid to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. off of New Jersey's ballot
A New Jersey judge has denied an effort to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from running for president as an independent under the state’s sore loser law.
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The optics war: Democrats renominate, Republicans recalibrate
Politics is an optics game – and Vice President Harris' likely nomination for the presidency brings that game to the forefront of an already polarizing campaign.
Paris Olympics scores big initial ratings despite ‘Boycott Olympics’ threats over drag Last Supper parody - Washington Examiner
During the first three full days of the 2024 Paris Olympics, NBCU scored an average of 34.5 million viewers across television networks and digital platforms.
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Israel-Palestine conflict | Live updates | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
These were the updates on Israel’s war on Gaza for Monday, July 29.
Venezuelans take to the streets to protest declaration of Maduro election victory
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Venezuela on Monday to protest the victory of Nicolás Maduro in the country's presidential election.
apnews.comWith DUI-related ejection from Army, deputy who killed Massey should have raised flags, experts say
Authorities say the Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was kicked out of the Army for the first of two drunken driving convictions in which he had a weapon in his car.
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Park fire: California blaze grows to 6th largest as suspect faces court
Ronnie Stout, 42, charged with arson for allegedly igniting "Park Fire", which has burned nearly 380,000 acres of land.
www.bbc.comFormer South Africa president Zuma is expelled by his former ANC party after forming a challenger
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been expelled by his former African National Congress party after he formed a new political party that contested the country’s recent elections.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she's "not a part of the vetting" for Harris' VP pick
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she expects Vice President Kamala Harris will make her VP pick "in the next six, seven days."
www.cbsnews.comJudge rejects GOP challenge of Mississippi timeline for counting absentee ballots
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee that sought to block Mississippi from counting absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days after after it.
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from race to be Harris' vice presidential running mate
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued a statement on Monday night signaling that he's removed himself from contention as a vice presidential running mate.
‘What I saw made me ashamed’: Head of Secret Service will address security failures in hearing on Trump assassination attempt | CNN Politics
The US Secret Service is adjusting how it approves security plans and bolstering security measures for protectees in the wake of the assassination attempt against Donald Trump earlier this month, according to excerpts of congressional testimony Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe will...
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Ground Game: Election 2.0, Arab American voters, and 'double haters'
This newsletter was originally sent out via email to our Ground Game subscribers on July 29, 2024. You can subscribe at any time at apnews.com/newsletters.
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Biden's 'dead on arrival' jab at Speaker Johnson bewilders social media users: 'What does that even mean?'
A video of President Biden on Monday featured him calling out House Speaker Mike Johnson for opposing his call for radical changes to the Supreme Court.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about 6 weeks
Four states now ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy — before many women know they’re pregnant — and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
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Johnson and Jeffries announce members to serve on bipartisan task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on Monday announced the members of Congress who will serve on a bipartisan task force that will investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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Chelsea Clinton rallies women for Harris in latest campaign Zoom call - Washington Examiner
Chelsea Clinton rallied women voters to support Kamala Harris on a large Zoom call on Monday night.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFederal Reserve is edging closer to cutting rates. The question will soon be, how fast?
Two years after launching an aggressive fight against inflation and one year after leaving its benchmark interest rate at a near-quarter-century high, the Federal Reserve is expected to signal this week that it will likely reduce borrowing costs as soon as September.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claims election victory, refuses to publish results
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of the presidential election on Sunday, although the opposition is also claiming victory.
A half-million records and one app: The group behind a massive effort to ‘clean’ voter rolls | CNN Politics
Police officers in Texas, senior citizens at a nursing home in Pennsylvania and people who had registered to vote at a Marine base in California.
www.cnn.comUS Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas fondly remembered as she lies in state at Houston City Hall
Houston area residents are remembering longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas as an advocate for human rights and for her community.
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Two children killed in stabbings in UK’s Southport, 17-year-old arrested
Police recover knife from the suspect as nine others are wounded in the incident, six of them critically.
US calls on Venezuelan government to release specific data on election | CNN Politics
The United States is calling on the Venezuelan government to “immediately” release specific data regarding its presidential election, citing concerns about the credibility of strongman leader Nicolas Maduro’s victory.
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FBI says Trump agreed to victim interview about assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump will speak with the FBI about the attempted assassination against him at his Pennsylvania rally.
www.cbsnews.com6 UK lawmakers are running to lead the Conservative Party after its crushing election defeat
Six British lawmakers have entered the race to lead the defeated Conservative Party. The contest will decide whether the party tacks to the right or steers toward the political center.
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Southport stabbing witness calls it 'worst thing I've ever seen'
Two children died and nine were injured in a knife attack on a children's dance class in Southport.
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Biden calls Trump immunity decision a 'dangerous precedent' in speech outlining radical SCOTUS changes
President Biden on Monday outlined his wish for Congress to impose radical rules on the Supreme Court, including term limits and a new code of conduct.
Israeli artillery strike hits southern Lebanese town of Chebaa
Israeli strikes hit villages in southern Lebanon on Monday. In the town of Chebaa, an artillery strike hit a home without causing injuries or deaths while earlier in the day another strike in the town of Shaqra killed two and injured three others, officials said.
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Biden is backing major Supreme Court reforms. Here's what they would do.
President Biden unveiled three proposals to reform the Supreme Court, including term limits, a binding code of conduct and constitutional amendment about presidential immunity.
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Exclusive: Inside the Supreme Court’s negotiations and compromise on Idaho’s abortion ban | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court began the year poised to build on its 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade and to deliver a new blow to abortion access.
www.cnn.comUkrainian troops say Russia has driven them out of 2 more eastern Donetsk villages
Ukrainian soldiers say Russian forces have overrun two frontline villages in the eastern Donetsk region.
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Doubts cloud Venezuela's election results as both Maduro and the opposition declare victory
The U.S. and other countries urge verifiable election results as the opposition vows to "not rest until the will of the people of Venezuela is respected.”
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Fifteen GOP-led states back Trump bid to reverse $454 million fraud judgment - Washington Examiner
Fifteen states back former President Donald Trump’s appeal against a $454 million New York court order over alleged false asset valuations.
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Harris campaign dismisses critics of ‘segregation’ fundraising effort
Vice President Kamala Harris has begun a strategy of individually targeting different demographics during fundraiser events, which critics have panned as divisive.
McDonald's same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cash
McDonald’s global same-stores fell for the first time in nearly four years in the second quarter as inflation-weary consumers skipped eating out or chose cheaper options.
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Biden proposes major Supreme Court reforms as controversy continues to swirl around it
President Biden is calling on Congress to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices and establish an ethics code for them. He also wants Congress to ratify a constitutional amendment limiting presidential immunity.
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Gov. DeSantis, more roast New York Magazine's 'Welcome to Kamalot' cover
A New York Magazine cover featuring Vice President Kamala Harris entitled "Welcome to Kamalot" was roasted on social media Monday as "myth creation."
Stock market today: Most of Wall Street leaps in a widespread rally, from big stocks to small
Wall Street rallied following encouraging reports on inflation and on strong profits at 3M and other big U.S. companies.
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Alma Powell, wife of late Secretary of State Colin Powell, dies at 86 | CNN Politics
Alma Johnson Powell, the wife of the late Secretary of State Colin Powell, has died. She was 86.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Monday, 7/29/2024
U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed close ahead of a week full of earnings reports from Wall Street’s most influential companies and a Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates.
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Eight anti-Israel protesters face federal charges after DC prosecutors drop cases - Washington Examiner
At least eight people arrested Wednesday during the anti-Israel protest in Washington, D.C., face criminal charges, while some have been dropped.
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Gunmen on jet skis open fire at rival drug dealer on Cancun beach, killing 12-year-old boy on lounge chair
Mexican prosecutors the gunmen were targeting a rival drug dealer engaged in a dispute over drug sales.
www.cbsnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell $1.35 to $75.81 per barrel Monday. Brent crude for September delivery fell $1.35 to $79.78 per barrel.
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