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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.
Air traffic control urged a fire engine to stop before it collided with a plane, resulting in the deaths of two pilots at LaGuardia.
Jurors found Bill Cosby liable for the 1972 rape of Donna Motsinger, awarding her $19.25m in damages.
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This morning, Europe faces renewed energy challenges amid ongoing supply issues.
Air traffic was paused at Newark Airport due to a control tower evacuation after reports of smoke, as stated in Evacuation at Newark Airport as flights grounded.
The US threatens to destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum as global energy prices soar due to the strait’s closure. Swift action is crucial, as the deadline approaches shortly after midnight on Monday.
Donald Trump orders ICE agents into US airports, set to arrest all illegal immigrants starting Monday.
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