The US front pages feature several domestic political stories. The papers look at the fight for the battleground states in the USA – as some papers warn Harris she’s not guaranteed the Black vote.
Elsewhere, the FBI investigation into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump is also covered on the front pages.
Trump faces new 2020 election interference charges U.S. prosecutors have filed new charges against former President Donald Trump for his alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 election, following his loss to Joe Biden. These updated charges come after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that grants presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office. The revised indictment maintains the same four criminal counts against Trump but now frames them in…
First Jan 6 rioter to enter Capitol building sentenced to prison Michael Sparks, the first rioter to breach the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an effort to disrupt the certification of the presidential election, has been sentenced to over four years in prison. Sparks, 47, was found guilty of civil disorder, disorderly conduct, and other charges in March. On Tuesday, Judge Timothy Kelly sentenced him to 53 months in prison and fined him…
House Intel Chair Turner says Biden-Harris response on Iran threat to election is ‘dangerously insufficient’ FIRST ON FOX: House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner is demanding President Biden take “immediate and forceful action” against Iran, calling his administration’s response “dangerously insufficient,” after the intelligence community determined the regime is “actively” attempting to influence the 2024 presidential election. Turner, R-Ohio, in a letter to President Biden, obtained by Fox News Digital, wrote about his “grave…
Texas judge blocks Biden plan for migrant spouses A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a new immigration program introduced by the Biden administration that could protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation. The 14-day stay, issued in response to a lawsuit by 16 Republican-led states, halts the “Keeping Families Together” program, which began last week. The program aims to allow undocumented spouses who have been in the U.S.…
Outcry in Louisville as Judge clears 2 police officers of felony and faults Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend for fatal shooting. A federal judge cleared two former Louisville police officers of felony charges in connection to Breonna Taylor’s fatal shooting and instead faulted Taylor’s boyfriend for her death. Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, stands in front of a portrait of Breonna Taylor during a protest memorial in Jefferson Square Park on March 13, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky.…
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to endorse Trump for president. He said in a Friday court filing that he will endorse former President as reported by The Associated Press reports. Although the filing didn’t say explicitly if he would be suspending his campaign, it can be taken as granted. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to endorse Trump for president The former Democrat made an announcement in Phoenix today, a couple of hours before Trump…
Joe Biden tells Netanyahu Gaza ceasefire deal is urgent Washington, USA – In a call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden stressed the “urgency” of reaching a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris joined the call in which the President stated the importance of removing “any remaining obstacles” blocking an agreement with Hamas. Biden also reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to helping Isarael defend…
DNC Day 3: Kamala Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination Chicago, USA – Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president on the final night of the party convention in Chicago. During her speech, Harris pledged to lead “for all Americans” and create an “opportunity economy” in a highly personal address to the nation. Her speech also highlighted other key issues facing the United States, including protecting the right to abortion. She also…
Tim Walz accepts Democratic Party nomination for vice president Tim Walz officially accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice president during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Wednesday night. During his speech, Walz touted his military service, his record as governor and the campaign’s stances on reproductive rights and gun control. And he repeated a line he’s used on the campaign trail several times already: “Mind your own damn business”. Democrats, gathering at Chicago’s United…
The Chicago Police Department recorded five shootings involving 12 victims, one of whom died, and one aggravated battery incident on Tuesday, the second day of the Democratic National Convention in the Windy City. That compares to eight shootings, four of which were fatal, on Monday, and a total of 26 shooting incidents involving 30 total victims, five of whom died, over the weekend leading up to the DNC in downtown Chicago. Shootings on day 2…
“America is ready for a new chapter. America’s ready for a better story” – Former President Barack Obama, DNC speech ‘Obamas back Harris’ Paper Talk The second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is a popular story for the front pages this morning as the DNC brought out Democratic heavyweights Barack and Michelle Obama. The former president and first lady delivered back-to-back speeches praising Harris and warning the race against Trump will be tight. The…
DNC day 2: Obamas call on US to back Harris and usher in a ‘new chapter’ The second night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) saw speeches from former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. They called for voters to come out in force this November to vote for Kamala Harris and ensure Donald Trump is defeated in November. The Obamas remain the most popular figures in the Democratic Party. They praised…
“Now, it’s summer. The winter has passed. With a grateful heart, I stand before you now on this August night to report that democracy has prevailed. Democracy has delivered, and now democracy must be preserved” – Joe Biden, DNC speech ‘Biden passes the torch to Harris’ What are the US newspaper headlines this morning? Paper Talk Politics continues to dominate America’s front pages this Tuesday morning as the Democratic Party “ushers in a new guard”…
Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms US intelligence officials have confirmed that Iran was behind a recent hack targeting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In a joint statement, the FBI and other federal agencies said Iran’s actions were intended to “stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions.” The Trump campaign first pointed to Iran on August 10, accusing it of hacking internal communications, a claim that Iranian officials denied. Sources familiar with the…
