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ترامب في قلب العاصفة: تهديدات بسحب ترشيح المدعي العام واتفاق تاريخي مع حماس
تتوالى الأحداث حول ترامب، حيث يهدد بسحب ترشيح المدعي العام وسط ردود فعل قوية من الجمهوريين، بينما يعلن عن اتفاق تاريخي مع حماس. هل تنجح خطط ترامب في تجاوز الأزمات السياسية؟
Trump's Recent Political Maneuvers: AG Nomination Turmoil and Gaza Agreement
Former President Donald Trump is making headlines as he threatens to withdraw his attorney general nominee amidst a GOP backlash, while simultaneously announcing a historic agreement for Hamas disarmament. These developments highlight the ongoing tensions within the Republican Party and the complexities of Middle Eastern diplomacy.
Father who bought AR-15 for Georgia school shooter learns fate in first-of-its-kind conviction
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison after a Georgia judge said he "failed as a parent" by ignoring escalating warning signs before the 2024 school massacre.Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm sentenced Gray, 55, to concurrent prison terms after telling him "the warning lights were flashing brighter and brighter" before the shooting and that he failed to remove his son's access to firearms or get him needed...
Carville says one democratic socialist's 'lunacy of the highest level' policy could haunt swing state Dems
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville warned on Thursday that far-left candidates winning elections are a liability for the party at the national level.A wave of democratic socialist candidates winning Democratic primaries in New York City, Abdul El-Sayed's competitive bid for the Democratic nomination for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat and Francesca Hong's frontrunner status in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor have signaled a significant shift to the left for the party.On the "...
Trump announces 'historic' Gaza deal as Board of Peace agrees on Hamas disarmament
Donald Trump announced a historic agreement for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. This phased deal will establish a new Palestinian administration in Gaza. The Board of Peace facilitated this monumental step toward lasting peace and security. Mediators Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye were thanked for their important efforts. Gaza will no longer pose a security threat after this significant progress.
Mandela Barnes drops out of high-stakes Wisconsin governor’s race
Former lieutenant governor says path to Democratic nomination no longer viable as democratic socialist rival surges aheadMandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, dropped out of the Democratic primary for governor on Thursday, upending the high-stakes contest less than two weeks before the 11 August election.Barnes announced the decision in a video posted on social media, saying he no longer saw a viable path to the nomination as democratic socialist Francesca Hong surged ahea...
Hamas agrees to complete disarmament under 'historic' Gaza agreement: Trump
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza.The diplomatic breakthrough was brokered by the Board of Peace and involved international mediators, including Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye."Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY," Trump said in a Truth Social post...
Trump says Board of Peace reaches agreement on disarmament of Hamas in Gaza
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Schiff-backed candidate abruptly ends gubernatorial campaign amid rumblings of a damaging report
Mandela Barnes, who served as Lt. Governor of Wisconsin from 2019 to 2023, suspended his gubernatorial campaign on Thursday, citing a lack of support to capture the Democratic Party nomination."It’s become very clear who our nominee is going to be," Barnes said in a statement."While I may be suspending my campaign, I’ll never give up my fight for Wisconsin," he continued.WISCONSIN DEM SOCIALIST GUBERNATORIAL HOPEFUL DODGES WHETHER SHE STILL WANTS TO ‘ABOLISH POLICE’Barnes, who was endorsed by Se...
Fox News Poll: GOP divisions shape Texas Senate race
President Donald Trump won the Lone Star state by nearly 14 percentage points in 2024, but a new Fox News Poll of Texas registered voters suggests this year's Senate race is far less settled. Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton has yet to fully unify the GOP, despite the president’s endorsement in the GOP primary against incumbent Senator John Cornyn.In addition, more voters are concerned Paxton lacks the character to serve than worry Democratic challenger James Talarico is too extreme, and m...
Pentagon fires back after Mark Kelly accuses Pete Hegseth of targeting women and Black military officers
The Department of War (DoW) rejected Sen. Mark Kelly's allegations Thursday that War Secretary Pete Hegseth targeted women and Black military officers because of their identities. In a statement to Fox News Digital responding to Kelly's interview on "Next Question with Katie Couric," the department pointed to statements from two Pentagon spokesmen maintaining that military promotions were based on merit, not race and gender.Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said the department would not use...
Parliament passes Vande Mataram bill
Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Bill on Thursday. This amendment extends legal protection to the national song Vande Mataram. The DMK opposed the bill, citing concerns about national division and imposition. The BJP defended the amendment, emphasizing respect for the complete Vande Mataram song. This action places Vande Mataram on par with the national anthem for legal protection.
Argentina’s Milei seeks to deport foreigners that spread ‘hate’ of country
Experts have cast doubt on legality of the emergency decree as Milei decries a campaign of 'hostility' after World Cup.
President Trump pushes lawmakers on legislation as 'Protect College Sports Act' hangs on by a thread
It was always going to be an uphill battle to pass the Protect College Sports Act, and now the process is at a crossroads that has gotten the attention of President Donald Trump.Following negotiations that took place between multiple conferences around college athletics and senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and others, we have officially reached a fork in the road.There had been numerous phone calls between Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey ov...
Burnham’s tax power shift aims to free England’s mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’
Local leaders say plan will transform funding so they no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for big projectsEngland’s regional mayors will be able to break out of the “death grip of the Treasury” by borrowing to invest in big projects under “transformational” plans to shift power out of Whitehall.For the first time, mayors will keep a share of income tax generated in their area from 2028, as well as business rates totalling tens of millions of pounds by April 2027. Continue reading...
ABC accuses FCC of 'retaliation' as federal agency threatens to revoke Disney's broadcasting licenses
ABC submitted a scathing filing to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday in opposition to petitions to deny its stations' license renewals.FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called the licenses of eight ABC-owned stations for early renewal in April. The Disney-owned ABC station's licenses were originally scheduled to be renewed between 2028 and 2031, but the FCC expedited the process amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.The eight s...
BJP submits breach of privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi
BJP submitted a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha. He is accused of demeaning Parliament and insulting citizens with his remarks. BJP seeks an unconditional apology from the Congress leader. The notice cites rules regarding defamatory allegations against individuals. The matter has been sent to the privilege committee for inquiry.
James Talarico doesn't drive his own truck in viral Texas campaign ad featuring Dodge Ram
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign confirmed on Thursday that the truck he drove in a viral advertisement doesn’t belong to him. Talarico has previously revealed that he owns a midsize Chevy Colorado, but in a new campaign ad he is seen driving a full-sized Dodge Ram 1500. As a result of the vehicle swap, Talarico has been mocked by conservatives for appearing in the larger truck for the slick campaign commercial. Critics have accused Talarico of trying to "look like a r...
Ukraine dials India, seeks peace role amid ship attack concerns
India's External Affairs Minister discussed Black Sea shipping attacks with Ukraine's counterpart. He reiterated India's stance that such attacks are unacceptable and unequivocally condemned. The minister also highlighted the global impact of multiple conflicts on security. Ukraine's representative briefed him on recent developments and peace efforts. India consistently advocates for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts.
Diane Abbott and Joani Reid readmitted as Labour MPs
Both MPs have had the parliamentary whip restored following separate independent disciplinary processesMPs Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted into Labour and had the parliamentary whip restored, just under two weeks into Andy Burnham’s premiership.The party confirmed that this followed separate independent disciplinary processes, although Labour said the leadership played no role in either decision. Continue reading...