Former President Donald Trump is set to be interviewed as part of the FBI’s investigation into his assassination attempt, as confirmed by the FBI. The investigation stems from an incident where Trump was hit by a bullet or bullet fragment during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. The FBI has disclosed that the interview with Trump is standard procedure to speak with victims of federal crimes during investigations. New details about the gunman, including an interest in mass shootings and the attempted assassination of Slovakia’s prime minister, have also been revealed.
President Joe Biden has unveiled a plan for changes to the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to restore public confidence. The proposal includes establishing term limits and an ethics code for the court’s nine justices, as well as ratifying a constitutional amendment to limit presidential immunity. Biden is expected to speak about his proposal at the LBJ Presidential Library in Texas, although the likelihood of it being approved by Congress so close to Election Day is uncertain.
Following a presidential election in Venezuela where both the political opposition and the incumbent claimed victory, the normally bustling capital city of Caracas is eerily quiet. The delayed release of detailed vote tallies has led to a standoff as both sides maintain their claims. In Israel, concerns are growing about potential escalation with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah following a rocket attack from Lebanon that resulted in casualties. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed a severe response, heightening fears of a wider regional conflict.
The upcoming U.S. presidential election has taken a new turn with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking fundraising records and generating excitement, while Republicans struggle with the realization that Donald Trump’s victory is not guaranteed. Wildfires continue to ravage the western U.S., with firefighters making progress in containment efforts. Meanwhile, on the 10th anniversary of the Islamic State onslaught against the Yazidi community in Iraq, many are facing tough decisions about their future.
In Ukraine, thousands gathered to honor soldiers killed in an explosion and demand the government’s action on prisoner exchanges with Russia. The American Academy of Pediatrics has raised concerns about the overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment of tongue-tie in infants. Despite a calf injury, gymnastics star Simone Biles is set to compete in all four events during the Olympic women’s team finals.
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