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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.
A real mixture of domestic news features on the US front pages this morning, with ongoing speculation what Donald Trump’s second term in office will look like, continued scrutiny of his picks for Cabinet.
International news is splashed across the front pages, with the escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war following Joe Biden authorising Ukraine to use American weapons to strike Russia. The outgoing president will also send landmines – a move that has been criticised by charities and rights groups.
The DOJ has proposed breaking up Google to curb the tech giants’ dominance in online search. In a court filing on Wednesday, the DOJ suggested that Google should be required to sell its Chrome web browser and end contracts that make its search engine the default choice on devices from companies like Apple and Samsung.
US shuts Kyiv embassy over fears of ‘significant air attack’ The US embassy in Kyiv…
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon, co-founder of WWE and a long-time ally, as his nominee for education secretary. McMahon previously served as head of the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first presidency and is known for her significant financial support of his campaigns.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, launched the sixth test of his SpaceX rocket with the US President-elect Donald Trump joining him to watch the launch – but sadly failed to land. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been set up to make space travel more efficient and cheaper. The purpose behind his deep space project is to make rockets reusable by being able to land again.
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket Tuesday, attended by President-elect Donald Trump and allies. The Super…
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