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Former FBI Director James Comey has requested a federal judge to dismiss an indictment alleging he threatened President Trump, asserting it infringes on protected political speech. His lawyers argue the phrase “86 47” lacks violent connotation and should be recognised as political hyperbole. Comey faces arraignment in late September.
A CBS News poll reveals that 65% of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s economic management, while 71% disapprove of his handling of inflation. Additionally, 63% believe the war in Iran is progressing poorly for the United States, according to reporter Olivia Gazis.
The Pentagon has updated its casualty database, listing four service members killed in Jordan and Iraq in July separately from 14 others who died in the war with Iran. The discrepancy arose after a ceasefire was declared, with officials citing a “temporary data disruption.” Nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured since July 7.
The US front pages continue their coverage of domestic politics – looking ahead to a Donald Trump presidency, assessing his nominations for Cabinet and discussing his plans from tariffs and trade wars to trimming the fat off public spending.
Thanksgiving is also covered on the front of the main papers this morning. Several front pages look at how much food waste this year’s Thanksgiving will produce, while other papers report heartwarming tales of people doing good things for others this holiday.
On the international front, there is continued reaction from the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire as residents start to return to their homes in Beirut. Other papers say there is now a push for a Gaza ceasefire.
US President-elect Donald Trump named retired general Keith Kellogg as Ukraine envoy, tasked with ending Russia’s invasion. Trump, pledging a swift resolution to the war, aims to mediate a ceasefire between Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
President-elect Donald Trump said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had “agreed to stop migration through Mexico”.…
Several of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, including Elise Stefanik and Lee Zeldin, faced bomb threats…
The US has imposed sanctions on 21 Venezuelan officials for their role in suppressing protests…
President-elect Donald Trump said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had “agreed to stop migration through Mexico”.…
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