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Biden faces donor pressure as he seeks re-election
President Joe Biden is under pressure from some key Democratic donors as he prepares for a critical few days in his reelection campaign. A handful of contributors have publicly stated that they will withhold donations unless Mr Biden is replaced as the party's nominee following his dismal debate performance last week. Friday is a critical day for the president as he attempts to strengthen his candidature with a rare primetime TV interview and a rally in Wisconsin.
Turn left at the next intersection: Why the US needs a sustainable third party
The past few months of student protests against Israel's war on Gaza, and the way they were suppressed by the authorities and vilified as "violent" and terror-related even by supposedly left-leaning, progressive political leaders, revealed an important truth: the United States desperately needs a viable, left-to-centre-left third party committed to democracy. The issue is no longer limited to Republicans and their open support of Nazism. The response of President Joe Biden and other top Democrats to the student protests demonstrated that even the party that claims to represent the left in America is now trending right and has an unmistakable anti-democratic bent.
As Trump hails ‘huge win’, Biden warns Supreme Court immunity rule lets presidents ‘ignore the law’
The court's decision was made with the support of three conservative judges selected by Donald Trump during his presidency, and it could be critical to his future. According to Joe Biden, the historic finding that previous presidents enjoy immunity breaches the notion that "there are no kings in America." It indicates that the commander-in-chief can now "ignore the law." He spoke after the US Supreme Court ruled that official activities performed while in office are immune from criminal prosecution, but unofficial acts are not.
Trump appeals hush-money verdict hours after immunity ruling
On Monday, Donald Trump's lawyers urged the New York judge who presided over his hush-money trial to overturn his conviction and postpone his sentencing, which was slated for later this month. The letter to Judge Juan M Merchan noted the US Supreme Court's order earlier Monday. It urged the judge to postpone the former president's sentencing while considering the high court's decision and how it may affect the New York case, according to the letter obtained by the Associated Press.
Does the United States still require presidential debates?
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have reached an unexpected, albeit perhaps precarious, agreement to restructure the presidential debate cycle this year. Breaking away from the Commission on Presidential Debates, Biden and Trump will compete in debates presented by CNN and ABC on June 27 and September 10, respectively. However, many individuals need clarification on whether these gatherings are essential or beneficial. Recent presidential debates have correctly been criticized as poorly handled free-for-all affairs in which candidates, particularly Donald Trump, have trampled on moderators while spouting talking points and falsehoods that have not been fact-checked. While these charges are accurate, voters' concerns about each of these two candidates make the presidential debates an especially crucial occasion.
New findings on vanished Native American tribe in Illinois
A huge Native American city spanning six square miles and home to around 20,000 individuals vanished from the Mississippi River basin over 600 years ago. While the 'Cahokia tribe mysteriously vanished, researchers have discovered artefacts from the society that may reveal clues about the community—its culture, language, and even its demise have all been lost to time. A team of university academics recently unearthed pottery, tools, such as micro-drills,' and wall trenches at the Illinois site that date back around 900 years.
US, allies argue with Russian-North Korean alliance
The United States and its Asia-Pacific allies have sharply condemned Russia and North Korea's newly stated military partnership. On Monday, the United States, South Korea, and Japan issued a statement expressing "grave concern" about the defence accord struck last week during Russian President Vladimir Putin's well-publicized official visit to North Korea.
Boeing should be charged by US prosecutors
Prosecutors in the United States are proposing that Boeing face criminal charges after determining that the plane manufacturer violated a settlement tied to two fatal disasters, according to two people familiar with the situation. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) must determine whether to prosecute Boeing by July 7. The recommendation of the prosecutors handling the case has not been disclosed before.
Connecticut police arrest father ‘trying to drown children’ at beach
According to authorities in West Haven, an officer heard "significant screaming taking place from the water" as the children were being treated in intensive care following the event. Police stopped a father as he attempted to drown his two tiny children at a beach in the United States, according to authorities. Authorities said an officer was on patrol in West Haven, Connecticut when he noticed a Nissan SUV parked on the beach at around 2:30 a.m. local time (7.30 a.m. UK time) on Saturday.
Houthi-run TV reports US-UK air strikes on Yemen
As the Yemeni group targets shipping channels in the Red Sea, the United States and the United Kingdom have conducted six air strikes against targets in Yemen, according to a television station that is controlled by the Houthis. Al Masirah TV reported that four attacks were directed at the airport of Hodeidah, a major port city on the Red Sea, and the seaport of Salif, which is located to the north of the city. The news outlet also reported that two air assaults occurred in the Al-Thawra region, which is located to the north of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.
US restores Gaza aid pier damaged by weather
The United States military has declared that it has reinstalled a temporary aid pier in Gaza that had been damaged by inclement weather. The military has stated that humanitarian assistance will be delivered through the floating port in the "coming days." The pier will facilitate the delivery of "much-needed humanitarian aid" to Gaza, the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday.
Biden apologizes over Ukraine military aid delay
US President Joe Biden has apologized to his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky for the lengthy delays in military aid to Ukraine and has committed $225 million (£191 million) in support. The pair convened in Paris for discussions a day after they both witnessed the 80th anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Ammunition and anti-aircraft missiles were included in the new aid package, according to the US Department of Defense.