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Biden to offer forceful defense of democracy in Normandy speech commemorating D-Day
(NORMANDY, France) -- President Joe Biden, in France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, will give remarks on Friday forcefully defending democracy at a site of American heroism during World War II.Biden will speak from Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, where Army Rangers scaled 100-foot cliffs to seize the…
Biden campaign to air ad during NBA Finals coverage
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden's campaign will air an ad during the pregame show before Thursday night's first game of the NBA Finals, in an attempt to reach young voters who are expected to tune in for coverage of the game.The minute-long spot, titled "Flag," touts Biden's support for abortion…
Eight members of Congress to parachute jump over Normandy for D-Day anniversary
(WASHINGTON) -- A group of American lawmakers will honor the bravery of World War II veterans who took part in D-Day with a parachute jump into Normandy Friday morning, using some of the same vintage planes that flew American paratroopers over France 80 years ago.The lawmakers are all military veterans,…
Deadly Gaza strike raises US concerns about civilians, despite precision munitions
(WASHINGTON) -- An Israeli attack on a UN school complex in central Gaza is raising alarm among U.S. officials after scores of civilians were reportedly killed, despite the apparent use of American-made precision munitions.The Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health said Thursday's airstrike on the school, which has become a makeshift…
Deadly Gaza strike raises US concerns about civilians, despite precision munitions
(WASHINGTON) -- An Israeli attack on a UN school complex in central Gaza is raising alarm among U.S. officials after scores of civilians were reportedly killed, despite the apparent use of American-made precision munitions.The Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health said Thursday's airstrike on the school, which has become a makeshift…
Some Nikki Haley voters split on Biden’s executive action on immigration
(WASHINGTON) -- Some supporters of Nikki Haley, a group President Joe Biden's campaign has been courting following her March exit from the GOP presidential primary, are reacting to president's executive action at the southern border with many split on if it influences how they will cast their ballots in November.The…
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas speaks on Biden order restricting asylum
(NEW YORK) -- Immigration policy will be a major factor in November elections. And a few months ago, it looked like lawmakers might have a bipartisan immigration reform bill in the works.The bill, from senators like Republican James Lankford, had a number of provisions border hawks had been wanting in…
Exclusive: Biden tells Muir US weapons will not be used to strike Moscow, Kremlin
(NEW YORK) -- President Joe Biden was adamant that U.S. weapons would not be used to strike Moscow or the Kremlin after he authorized Ukraine to use them in Russia during an exclusive interview with ABC News anchor David Muir at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 80th anniversary of…
Exclusive: Biden tells Muir US weapons will not be used to strike Moscow, Kremlin
(NEW YORK) -- President Joe Biden was adamant that U.S. weapons would not be used to strike Moscow or the Kremlin after he authorized Ukraine to use them in Russia during an exclusive interview with ABC News anchor David Muir at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 80th anniversary of…
Trump team asks VP contenders Burgum, Vance, Rubio for documents
(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump's campaign has begun the process of formally requesting information from a small handful of potential running mates, ABC News has learned, marking a significant escalation in the process that will result in Trump choosing a candidate for vice president.Among those who have been asked…