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Trump wants a US ‘Iron Dome’ the military hasn’t asked for
(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump is reviving his promise to build "the best Iron Dome in the world," a version of the air defense system built by Israel that experts say probably wouldn't make much sense for a country with friendly neighbors like Canada and Mexico.In a conversation Monday…
Trump is running against Harris, but he can’t seem to stop attacking Biden
(WASHINGTON) -- Despite a new Democratic opponent who entered the race some three weeks ago, former President Donald Trump appears to be still focused on the man no longer in the race -- President Joe Biden.Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris took over the top of the Democratic ticket, the…
Abortion access initiative will be on Missouri’s ballot in November, could overturn the state’s abortion ban
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) -- Missouri voters will get to decide in November whether to enshrine abortion rights into their state's constitution.On Tuesday, the Missouri Secretary of State certified a ballot initiative that would end Missouri's abortion ban, allowing it to appear on the November ballot as Amendment 3.This means that…
Abortion access will officially be on Arizona’s ballot in November
(WASHINGTON) -- An amendment that would create a right to an abortion in Arizona’s constitution will appear on the state’s ballot this November.Arizona for Abortion Access, a coalition supporting the amendment, announced on Monday night that the measure would appear on the state’s November ballot as Proposition 139, allowing voters…
Trump rehashes familiar talking points on immigrants, Biden in X chat with Musk
(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump's conversation with Elon Musk on X Monday night started almost an hour late as the social media platform was plagued with technical difficulties before the two were connected for a conversation that covered illegal border crossings, the pandemic, and Trump's opponent, Vice President Kamala…
Trump campaign office burglarized in Virginia; officials release photo of suspect
(NEW YORK) -- Authorities are looking for a man in connection to a burglary at the Trump for President 2024 campaign office in Ashburn, Virginia, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office announced Monday.Sheriff's deputies said they were alerted to the break-in at approximately 9:00 p.m. ET, but the suspect was gone…
‘Important moment’: Biden to speak at Democratic National Convention, White House says
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden will speak at the Democratic National Convention next week in Chicago, the White House said on Monday."He's looking forward to, as he tends to do, speak directly to the American people," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "talk about the moment that we're at,…
Trump falsely claims Harris’ campaign used AI to alter photo of crowd size
(WASHINGTON) -- In a social media post on Sunday, former President Donald Trump falsely accused Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign of using artificial intelligence to fabricate crowds a campaign rally in Michigan last week.The picture referenced by Trump shows a large crowd waiting to see Harris speak at the Detroit…
Drone attack on US base in Syria, minor injuries reported
(NEW YORK) -- A United States military base in eastern Syria was attacked by a one-way drone, according to a U.S. defense official."On Aug. 9 at about 5 p.m. ET, there was an attack using a one-way attack uncrewed aerial system (OWAUAS) against U.S. and Coalition forces at Rumalyn Landing…
Election 2024 updates: Trump campaign claims it was hacked by ‘foreign sources’
(WASHINGTON) -- Fresh off a newly minted Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are set to go on tour, hitting several battleground states in five days -- alongside them and mirroring their schedule state by state is Republican vice presidential nominee Sen.…