Homeland Security inspector general is looking into the Secret Service’s handling of security at a Trump rally where a gunman tried to assassinate the ex-President in Pennsylvania. The investigation aims to assess the Secret Service’s security protocols for the event. President Joe Biden has also ordered an independent review following the incident. The Secret Service has acknowledged the importance of the review ordered by Biden.
As the Republican National Convention enters its third day, the focus shifts to national security and foreign policy. Republicans will criticize Biden’s approach to crises in Europe and the Middle East. Former Trump administration officials will outline the foreign policy agenda if Trump is re-elected for a second term. JD Vance will make his debut as the Republican vice-presidential nominee.
President Biden is working to win over Latino voters as he attends a conference in Las Vegas. A new program will allow certain U.S. citizens’ spouses without legal status to apply for permanent residency and citizenship without leaving the country. This initiative could benefit over half a million immigrants. Biden’s outreach to Latino activists coincides with the Republican national convention happening in Milwaukee.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has severely impacted the territory’s medical system, resulting in the deaths of over 500 health care workers. One victim was Dr. Hassan Hamdan, a plastic surgeon killed in an Israeli airstrike along with his family members. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces challenges in its ongoing war with Russia and uncertainties regarding Western support.
Britain’s new Labour Party government is focused on stabilizing public finances and addressing economic issues. The government aims to boost infrastructure projects, enhance workers’ rights, and implement a new industrial strategy. Labour’s landslide victory in the election signals a desire for change after years under the Conservative Party.
A tragic incident in a Bangkok hotel saw six individuals, including Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans, found dead with traces of cyanide in their blood. Authorities suspect foul play in the deaths. In the Netherlands, relatives of victims of the MH17 tragedy marked the 10th anniversary of the plane being shot down over Ukraine.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo showcased the improved cleanliness of the Seine River by swimming in it ahead of the 2024 Olympics. The city aims to host open-water swimming competitions during the games. The Emmy Award nominations are set to be announced, with shows like “The Bear” and “Shogun” expected to receive recognition.
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