Beyond Biden, Democrats are split over who would be next āVP Harris or launch a ‘mini primary’
WASHINGTON (AP) ā Democrats are divided on whether President Joe Biden should step down from his reelection race and are also not in agreement on the next steps if he does. Some Democrats want Vice President Kamala Harris to be chosen as his replacement on the ticket, while others prefer an open nomination process at the party convention next month in Chicago, with Harris being one of the candidates. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi supports an open process, believing that the chosen candidate will be best positioned to challenge Republican Donald Trump in the election.
Secret Service chief noted a ‘zero fail mission.’ After Trump rally, she’s facing calls to resign
WASHINGTON (AP) ā Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle is under scrutiny following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Questions have been raised about how a gunman was able to get close to Trump during a recent rally in Pennsylvania. Cheatle, who has emphasized the Secret Service’s commitment to a “zero fail mission,” is facing calls for her resignation and is set to testify on Capitol Hill on Monday as investigations are launched by congressional committees and the Biden administration. Cheatle was appointed by President Joe Biden in 2022 to lead an agency with a history of scandals and has focused on diversifying its hiring practices, particularly with women.
The Secret Service acknowledges denying some past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) ā The Secret Service has admitted to turning down some of former President Donald Trump’s campaign requests for increased security at events. This acknowledgment comes after an assassination attempt on Trump at a recent rally in Pennsylvania. Initially, the agency denied reports of rejecting the campaign’s security requests, but the chief spokesperson later confirmed that some requests were indeed denied. This development is likely to be discussed at a House hearing on Monday, where Agency Director Kimberly Cheatle is expected to testify.
What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act and its chances of passing
Congress has not passed legislation to protect children on the internet since 1998, predating the rise of social media and smartphones. A bill aimed at safeguarding kids from the dangers of online platforms has bipartisan support and could pass, although its fate remains uncertain. Advocates, including parent and pediatrician groups, argue that the bill is a crucial first step in regulating tech companies to ensure the safety of children from harmful online content and hold platforms accountable for potential harms.
The biggest of stories came to the small city of Butler. Here’s how its newspaper met the moment
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) ā When a Trump rally brought gunshots to Butler, Eagle reporter Irina Bucur’s assignment changed dramatically. The local newspaper found itself thrust into a national story, facing tensions and challenges as it covered the aftermath of the violent incident. Despite the stress of the past week, Bucur, a 25-year-old journalist, discovered her passion for journalism and the importance of local news in such critical moments.
Israel shoots down a missile fired from Yemen hours after a deadly Israeli strike on Houthi rebels
JERUSALEM (AP) ā The Israeli military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen after conducting airstrikes on Houthi rebel targets in Yemen. The Israeli strikes were in response to a deadly drone attack by the Houthis on Tel Aviv, marking the first time Israel has retaliated against Houthi attacks during its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The escalating violence between the two adversaries poses new challenges for Israel as it battles Iranian proxies in the region, resulting in casualties on both sides.
Meet some of the world’s cleanest pigs, raised to grow kidneys and hearts for humans
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) ā Pigs in Virginia’s mountains are being raised in pristine conditions to provide organs for animal-to-human transplants. Companies like Revivicor are genetically engineering pigs to make their organs more compatible with humans, reducing the risk of rejection. These pigs, born in a secure research farm, will soon undergo clinical trials for their organs, which are raised in a state-of-the-art facility with stringent safeguards against germs that could pose a threat to humans.
Civilians killed and wounded as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks. Russia claims gains in the east
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) ā Ukrainian strikes in Donetsk led to casualties, while Russian attacks in Ukraine also caused injuries, with both sides claiming control over strategic villages. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, with each side targeting infrastructure and engaging in air defense operations. The situation remains fluid as tensions run high in the region.
Small businesses grapple with global tech outages created by CrowdStrike
NEW YORK (AP) ā Businesses worldwide experienced disruptions due to a faulty software update, causing widespread technological issues. The incident underscored the vulnerability of a digital world reliant on a few key providers for crucial computing services. While major customers of Microsoft and CrowdStrike received support to resolve the problems, smaller businesses struggled with issues stemming from the problematic update on Windows PCs.
With AI, jets, and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics ā and worrying critics
PARIS (AP) ā As Paris prepares to host the Olympics, extensive security measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of the event. With police squadrons patrolling the city, fighter jets on standby, and enhanced security fencing, Paris aims to provide a secure environment for the Games. The heightened security measures are a response to the significant challenges faced by the Games, including past extremist attacks and current geopolitical tensions.
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