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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.
An improvised explosive device was hurled during protests outside New York Mayor Mamdani’s house, but it did not explode, police say.
The B-52 now receives Rolls-Royce engines, ensuring its service in the US military persists into the 2050s.
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This morning, European Union leaders prepare for critical discussions on economic stability.
Focus centres on unity amidst evolving geopolitical challenges.
European leaders are responding firmly to Donald Trump’s demands, marking a shift in relations, as outlined in Why Europe is finally standing up to Donald Trump | US News.
The US military killed an Iranian official linked to an assassination plot against Donald Trump, who “got the last laugh.”
Asif Merchant was convicted of plotting to kill Trump, amid allegations of Iran-backed conspiracies on US soil.
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