Pressure is mounting on Biden to step aside, but numerous Democrats feel unable to find a replacement for him.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite Sen. Bernie Sanders expressing doubt about President Joe Biden’s chances of winning the upcoming election after last week’s debate, he, like most other Democrats in Congress, is not in favor of Biden resigning. The unwavering support from the Vermont senator for the embattled president showcases the stark contrast between the Democratic Party’s leadership and the private discussions of many donors, strategists, and party insiders who believe replacing Biden is necessary to avoid what they perceive as inevitable defeat this November. Concerned Democrats are increasingly feeling trapped by the primary process designed to protect Biden, as elected officials remain hesitant to vocalize what some admit in private.
Trump’s sentencing in the hush money case has been delayed until at least September after a ruling on presidential immunity by the high court.
Donald Trump’s sentencing in the hush money case has been postponed until at least September 18, granting the former Republican president a significant reprieve. The judge agreed on Tuesday to delay the sentencing while considering the potential impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Originally scheduled for July 11, Trump’s sentencing pertains to his conviction on felony charges of falsifying business records in New York. Trump, who denies any wrongdoing, has been pushing for delays in various criminal cases following the Supreme Court’s ruling granting extensive immunity protections to presidents.
The Supreme Court term has seen significant wins for Trump and setbacks for regulations, shaping a pivotal period for the court.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The conservative interests that aided Trump in reshaping the Supreme Court have largely achieved their objectives this term. From considerable assistance for Trump’s political and legal prospects to significant blows against the administrative state, the decisions made by the court reflect a deep and, at times, acrimonious divide. With conservatives holding a two-to-one advantage over liberals on the court, including three justices appointed by Trump, the rulings are likely to reinforce the perception among most Americans that ideology drives the outcomes of the court’s major cases, rather than a neutral application of the law. Chief Justice John Roberts, who previously clashed with Trump over judicial independence, delivered many of the most crucial decisions.
Defense Secretary Austin announces that the US will provide an additional $2.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that the U.S. will soon unveil an extra $2.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, which will include anti-tank weapons, interceptors, and munitions for Patriot and other air defense systems. Austin’s announcement came as Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov visited him at the Pentagon on Tuesday. This move signals a robust response to Kyiv’s appeals for assistance in combating Russian forces in the Donetsk region. Austin assured Ukraine of the United States’ unwavering support, stating that Ukraine is not isolated. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed that over 800 potent glide bombs were dropped by Russia in Ukraine in the past week alone.
More than 100 individuals, predominantly women and children, perish in a stampede at a religious event in India.
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Authorities have reported that over 100 people lost their lives in India due to a stampede as a crowd rushed to exit a makeshift tent after a religious gathering featuring Hindu figure Bhole Baba in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The exact cause of the panic, which led to the stampede, remains unclear, with local news reports suggesting that heat and suffocation inside the tent could have been contributing factors. Videos from the scene depicted a collapsed structure. Police confirmed that at least 116 individuals, mostly women and children, perished, while over 80 others sustained injuries and were hospitalized.
A strike claims the lives of a family as an Israeli evacuation order sparks chaos in southern Gaza city.
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian families are evacuating a southern Gaza city following an Israeli military order to vacate much of Khan Younis. One family sought refuge inside an Israeli-designated safe zone in the north, but hours later, an airstrike hit the building, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals, most of whom were women and children from that family. The evacuation order prompted a panicked exodus of staff and patients from one of Khan Younis’ primary hospitals, rendering it non-operational, according to the Red Cross. This latest exodus marks the third in as many months, forcing more Palestinians into overcrowded tent camps with dismal living conditions.
Hurricane Beryl advances toward Jamaica as a major hurricane after causing havoc in the southeast Caribbean.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (AP) — Hurricane Beryl is making its way across the Caribbean Sea as a formidable Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Following Beryl’s destructive impact on the southeast Caribbean, at least six fatalities have been reported. A hurricane warning has been issued for Jamaica, with a hurricane watch in place for Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac. Beryl is projected to weaken but remain at major hurricane strength as it traverses near or over Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Beryl holds the distinction of being the earliest Category 5 storm ever recorded in the Atlantic, fueled by exceptionally warm waters.
Giuliani is disbarred in New York for continually lying about Trump’s 2020 election defeat.
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani expressed no surprise at losing his law license in his hometown, contending on the social media platform X that the case against him was motivated by an “activist complaint” filled with false arguments. An appeals court in Manhattan ruled on Tuesday that Giuliani repeatedly lied about Trump’s loss to Biden in the 2020 election, branding his conduct as a blatant misuse of his position that baselessly attacked and undermined the integrity of the U.S. electoral process. Giuliani, who had been the primary advocate for Trump’s unfounded claims of election fraud, had his New York law license suspended in 2021 due to his election falsehoods.
FDA greenlights a second Alzheimer’s drug that can slightly slow the progression of the disease.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health authorities have sanctioned a new Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the advancement of the disease. It represents only the second drug to demonstrably impede the memory-eroding effects of Alzheimer’s. On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s medication for individuals with early or mild forms of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. While Kisunla is not a cure, it can delay the worsening of memory and cognitive issues by approximately seven months. Last year, the FDA authorized a similar drug, Leqembi, from a Japanese pharmaceutical company. Lilly’s drug possesses several potential advantages over its counterpart, including requiring only a single monthly infusion instead of two.
Senator calls for the Washington Commanders to honor an old logo that is offensive to many Indigenous people.
Despite the Washington football team rebranding as the Washington Commanders and discarding their previous racist mascot and logo, a new debate has been ignited by a white Republican U.S. senator from Montana. The senator is withholding support for a bill funding the revitalization of RFK Stadium, which could lead to a new stadium for the Commanders. Sen. Steve Daines has stated that he will block the legislation until the NFL and the Commanders reintroduce the former logo in some capacity.
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