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Democrats plan to nominate Biden virtually to avoid missing Ohio's ballot deadline

Ohio GOP lawmakers were reluctant to shift the Aug. 7 deadline, which is before the Democratic National Convention.
President Joe Biden smiles during an event
President Joe Biden smiles during an event
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U.S. announces changes to give Cuba's private sector, small businesses more financial support

They would also bolster access to U.S. internet-based services, part of limited but timely measures that officials said would help give the island’s budding small businesses a leg up.
Image: A person waves a Cuban flag
Image: A person waves a Cuban flag

In clearest comment yet, Tim Scott says he would 'certainly' vote to certify election results

The senator from South Carolina voted to certify President Joe Biden's win in 2020 but had recently dodged on whether he would do the same this year.
Tim Scott.
Tim Scott.

Judge denies special counsel's request to impose gag order on Trump over false claim about FBI raid

Trump has erroneously claimed the FBI was "ready to take me out" when it searched Mar-a-Lago, citing a standard bureau policy and omitting that he was out of state at the time.
Aerial view of Mar-a-Lago
Aerial view of Mar-a-Lago

'You are gangsters': Robert De Niro clashes with pro-Trump protesters

After a news conference outside the Manhattan courtroom where Trump is on trial, De Niro mixed it up with a crowd of protesters who called him a "little punk" whose "movies suck."
Robert De Niro, center, points his finger while arguing with a Donald Trump supporter near Manhattan Criminal Court.
Robert De Niro, center, points his finger while arguing with a Donald Trump supporter near Manhattan Criminal Court.

Supreme Court rejects lawyer Michael Avenatti's appeal in Nike fraud case

The jailed lawyer, who previously represented adult film star Stormy Daniels, was convicted of trying to extort Nike.
Image: Michael Avenatti
Image: Michael Avenatti
21h ago

Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse is on the rise. How high can he climb?

Neguse, a Colorado Democrat who just turned 40, is popular and extremely ambitious. His colleagues and potential rivals for leadership roles have begun to take notice.
Joe Neguse.
Joe Neguse.

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DHS tries to plug immigration loophole that released migrant linked to terrorism into U.S.

The change in policy follows an NBC News story that revealed a judge released the man on bond when ICE prosecutors could not show the judge classified evidence of terror ties.
A Border Patrol agent walks along a line of migrants waiting to turn themselves in to US Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol agents for processing near the Paso del Norte Port of Entry after crossing the US-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas.
A Border Patrol agent walks along a line of migrants waiting to turn themselves in to US Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol agents for processing near the Paso del Norte Port of Entry after crossing the US-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas.

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Democratic group targets Texas state House races, seeking to take advantage of GOP feuds

Forward Majority plans an initial investment of $2 million in an effort to cut into Republicans’ advantage in the Legislature.
Former Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Senate Impeachment Trial Begins
Former Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Senate Impeachment Trial Begins

America's child care shortage is pushing military families to a breaking point

A shortage of child care providers has left around 9,000 children waiting months for spots at one of the military’s child care centers.
Erin Williams, an Army officer  currently serving at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, with her three children.
Erin Williams, an Army officer  currently serving at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, with her three children.

Libertarians nominate Chase Oliver for president, spurning both Trump and Kennedy

Third parties have rarely been competitive in presidential elections.
The Libertarian Party on Sunday, May 26, 2024, nominated party activist Oliver for president, rejecting former President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after they each spoke at the party's convention.
The Libertarian Party on Sunday, May 26, 2024, nominated party activist Oliver for president, rejecting former President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after they each spoke at the party's convention.

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