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IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix is underway in Washington, D.C., commemorating the nation’s 250th birthday with 25 cars racing up to 180 mph. Thousands of fans are attending as major road closures affect key tourist sites around the National Mall. President Trump is scheduled to start the race.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is reportedly considering resigning by year-end, amid tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. This follows the ousting of General Randy George, a close associate of Driscoll, and comes as the Army plans to dissolve the Unmanned Assault Battalion.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without a spouse’s influence, has died at the age of 94. Elected in 1978, Kassebaum Baker served three terms and was noted for her independent approach and willingness to engage with constituents, even on contentious issues.
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Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s initial pick for attorney general ahead of his White House return, has withdrawn from consideration for the post. Trump’s decision to choose Gaetz shocked Washington and the country.
Gaetz had faced significant scrutiny over a previous federal investigation into sex trafficking allegations involving a 17-year-old girl that cast doubt over his ability to be confirmed as the country’s top legal official.
He has also been under scrutiny by the House Ethics Committee over wider allegations including sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and accepting improper gifts.
The top newspapers in the United States all lead with the news of Gaetz’s withdrawal.
The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. The ICC says both men – alongside a Hamas leader who was killed in July – bore “criminal responsibility” for crimes during the war between Israel and Hamas. The court accuses Israel of using starvation as a war tactic and for intentionally targeting civilians.
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