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Former President Joe Biden Delivers Speech at Maryland Democratic Party Event
Biden's remarks included contrasts between his administration's economic record and Trump's, with the former president drawing attention to his delivery style.
Tillis Signals Support for Blanche Attorney General Nomination With Conditions
The North Carolina Republican says he will review the nomination but wants assurance on DOJ independence and the fate of the $1.776 billion settlement fund.
Extreme Heat Wave Set to Impact Eastern U.S. This Week With Dangerous Humidity Levels
The National Weather Service warns of heat indexes reaching 100 to 110 degrees F across major population centers from the Great Lakes to the mid-Atlantic through the July Fourth holiday.
Kaine Questions Hegseth's Targeting of Army Officers After Donahue Departure
Virginia senator says Defense secretary appears to be carrying out a personal grudge against the Army branch, citing Hegseth's past complaints about his treatment in the service.
Pakistan Says It Carried Out Ground Operation, Strikes along Afghan Border, Killing 29 Militants
The operation comes a day after militants attacked a paramilitary base in Karachi, killing three soldiers and prompting Islamabad's latest cross-border action.
$10 Billion in Improper SNAP Payments Reported for Fiscal Year 2025
The USDA found the payment error rate of 10.6% exceeds the congressionally mandated 6% threshold by roughly 77%.
Sen. Chris Coons Suffers Minor Injuries in Delaware Multi-Vehicle Crash
The Delaware Democrat was transported to Beebe Hospital after a driver experienced a medical emergency and struck multiple vehicles on Sunday.
Mideast Fighting Widens With Attacks on Bahrain, Hormuz Tanker
Fighting around the strategic Strait of Hormuz enters third day despite earlier U.S.-Iran agreement to wind down conflict.
Hyundai Deploys Robots at World Cup as Labor Dispute Over Automation Intensifies in South Korea and U.S.
The automaker plans to introduce 25,000 Atlas humanoid robots at its Georgia facility by 2028, sparking union opposition over job displacement concerns.
Teams Scramble to Locate Survivors 4 Days after Venezuela Earthquakes
Death toll reaches 1,450 with thousands reported missing as international rescue teams join the effort in La Guaira state.