Democrats are divided over President Joe Biden’s re-election chances following a recent debate, with many wanting to replace him to avoid a certain defeat in November. However, most Democratic leaders, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, are standing by Biden and not calling for his resignation. This highlights the disconnect between party insiders who want to replace Biden and elected officials who remain publicly supportive.
Manhattan prosecutors may delay Donald Trump’s sentencing in a hush money case after a Supreme Court ruling granted immunity to former presidents. This comes after Trump’s attorney requested a trial delay to assess the ruling’s impact on the New York case. The Defense Secretary announced an additional $2.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons and air defense systems.
A stampede at a religious event in India has resulted in over 100 deaths, mostly women and children. Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm, is heading towards Jamaica and the Cayman Islands after causing six deaths in the southeast Caribbean. Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred for repeatedly lying about the 2020 election results.
The FDA has approved a new Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease progression. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that US inflation is cooling, but it’s not yet time to cut interest rates. Marketa Vondrousova, the defending women’s Wimbledon champion, was eliminated in the first round, the first time this has happened since 1994.
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