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Sen. Fetterman: Trump Forged Special Bond in Pa. After Shooting

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Thursday that former President Donald Trump has created a special bond with Pennsylvanians following the assassination attempt against him July 13 and that he will be formidable to defeat in November.

Embattled N.C. Lt. Gov. Robinson: Still Running for Governor

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said he is not withdrawing from the gubernatorial race after there were calls for him to step down following a CNN report that he made inflammatory comments on a pornography website between 2008 and 2012, before he entered politics.

Rep. Khanna Spars With FCC Commissioner at House Hearing

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., grilled Brendan Carr, senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), about his stance on revoking ABC's broadcast license during a House Oversight Committee hearing Thursday.

US Officials: Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Unlikely in Biden's Term

U.S. officials now believe that a Gaza cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas is not expected before the end of President Joe Biden's term in January, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

Israeli Charged in Alleged Iranian Plot to Kill Netanyahu

An Israeli man has been formally charged over an alleged Iran-backed plot to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several other high-ranking government officials, according to a statement released by Israeli police, Breitbart reported.

Lebanese Ministers: Next 48 Hours Will Be 'Very Dangerous'

Hamas' Military Wing Threatens to Unleash 'Flood of Martyrdom Operations'

Hamas' military wing on Wednesday threatened to unleash a "flood of martyrdom operations" or suicide attacks in Israeli-occupied cities as Secretary of State Antony Blinken attempts to discuss a new potential cease-fire deal with top mediator Egypt."You have ignited a fire...

DHS, Secret Service Sued for Records on Trump Shooting

A legal group with ties to former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service claiming that they are withholding records related to the attempted assassination of Trump in July, the Washington...

Rep. Jeffries: Any Trump-Backed Measure 'Nonstarter'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., told reporters on Thursday that Democrats will not sign on to any legislation attached to a proposed continuing resolution that is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, The Hill reported."Donald Trump has ordered extreme...

US Warplanes, Ships, Troops Ready in Middle East if Conflict Expands

The U.S. has kept an increased military presence in the Middle East throughout much of the past year, with about 40,000 forces, at least a dozen warships and four Air Force fighter jet squadrons spread across the region both to protect allies and to serve as a deterrent...

House Dem Leader Open to Kicking Republicans off Committees

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has vowed to boot at least two Republicans off the Intelligence Committee should Democrats regain majority control following November's elections, Axios reported Thursday.

Calif. City Sues State Over Gender Notification Law

The city of Huntington Beach, California, filed a lawsuit against the state over a recent law that prohibits school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents of any changes to their child's sexuality or gender identity.

California City Defies Newsom, Extends Homeless Shelter Ban

City council members in Norwalk, California, have extended a ban on homeless shelters despite threats of "legal action" from Gov. Gavin Newsom, reported LAist.

S&P, Dow Surge to Records on Fed Rate Cut Euphoria

The S&P 500 surged to a record high close Thursday, the day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points and indicated more rate cuts were on the horizon.

Feds to Judge: Halt Menendez Effort to Toss Verdict

Federal prosecutors issued a 150-page rebuttal to Bob Menendez's attempt to dismiss his bribery conviction, telling the judge that the evidence against the former Democrat senator is "overwhelming," Politico reported Thursday.

US Troops Finish Deployment to Remote Alaska Island Amid Spike in Russian Military Activity

About 130 U.S. soldiers are returning to their bases after being deployed last week to a remote western Alaska island with mobile rocket launchers amid a spike in Russian military activity off the western reaches of the U.S., a military official said Thursday.

Sen. Graham Urges Nebraska to Change Electoral Vote Allocation

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., visited Nebraska Wednesday to encourage the state to change how it allocates its electoral votes, NBC News reported.

US Navy Apologizing to Alaska Natives for 1800s Bombardments

The U.S. Navy this weekend will issue the first of its formal apologies to native communities in Alaska for the assaults on two villages in the 1800s, when its ships bombarded homes, burning the dwellings and food stores.

US Says No Change to Mideast Military Posture Amid Attacks in Lebanon

There are no changes to U.S. military posture in the Middle East, the Pentagon told reporters on Thursday when asked about recent deadly Israeli attacks in Lebanon that blew up Hezbollah radios and pagers.Lebanon and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group have blamed Israel for...

Springfield Mayor Takes Temporary Emergency Control

The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, issued a proclamation Thursday allowing him to take temporary emergency powers as the crisis involving Haitian migrants continues.