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Senator Darline Graham of South Carolina is considering a run for her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat in the forthcoming Republican primary on August 11. Appointed to serve his remaining term, she seeks to leverage her brother’s connections while expressing confidence in her new role.
In a primetime address, President Trump claimed the U.S. election system is “catastrophically short,” while disputing the validity of the 2020 election. He urged lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act amid criticism from Democrats. Released documents revealed no evidence of vote manipulation or machine hacking.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein at the Justice Department, following a request from Senator Thom Tillis. Blanche encouraged victims to provide information to the FBI, but faced criticism for his approach. The meeting’s conditions were seen as insufficient by attendees.
Trump’s repeated insults towards Starmer over the Iran war continue as the PM states he will “not back down.”
Iran has rejected the US peace plan, proposing its own five-point resolution. Conditions include halting aggression and ensuring safety against future attacks. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran’s stance of self-defence unless demands are met.
Israel confirmed the killing of Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a precise airstrike in Bandar Abbas. The Israeli Defence Forces targetted Tangsiri for his role in disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to continue operations in Iran.
Donald Trump has branded the UK’s aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, as ‘toys’. He criticised NATO for not assisting the US in the Middle East, stating, “they aren’t the best aircraft carriers by the way”. Further developments are anticipated.
Nicolas Maduro returns to US court as charges of drug trafficking against him remain amid failed legal fee dismissal efforts.
US airports may have to shut as wait times reach historical highs, with some exceeding 4.5 hours due to staffing shortages.
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