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Ethel Kennedy, Icon of Human Rights and Widow of Robert F. Kennedy, Passes Away at 96
Ethel Kennedy, the widow of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and a fervent advocate for human rights, passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. Her death marks the end of a significant chapter in American history, one intertwined with tragedy, resilience, and a legacy of activism. Ethel Kennedy, the widow of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and a fervent advocate for human rights, passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. Her death marks the end of a significant chapter in American history, one intertwined with tragedy, resilience, and a legacy of activism. -
Gulf States Urge U.S. to Halt Israeli Attacks on Iranian Oil Sites to Avoid Wider Conflict: Report
As tensions rise in the Middle East, Gulf states have ramped up efforts to dissuade Israel from launching attacks on Iran's oil infrastructure, citing concerns that such actions could escalate into a broader conflict threatening their own oil facilities. According to three Gulf sources speaking to Reuters, nations including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar are lobbying the U.S. to intervene and discourage Israeli strikes that could provoke a retaliatory response from Tehran and its allies. As tensions rise in the Middle East, Gulf states have ramped up efforts to dissuade Israel from launching attacks on Iran's oil infrastructure, citing concerns that such actions could escalate into a broader conflict threatening their own oil facilities. According to three Gulf sources speaking to Reuters, nations including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar are lobbying the U.S. to intervene and discourage Israeli strikes that could provoke a retaliatory response from Tehran and its allies. -
Trump’s ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles Made in China Despite His Anti-China Rhetoric
Former President Donald Trump's "God Bless the USA" Bibles, promoted as a symbol of American patriotism and faith, were revealed to have been printed in China, despite his long-standing criticism of the country's trade practices. According to trade records reviewed by the Associated Press, nearly 120,000 of these Bibles were produced by a printing company in Hangzhou, China, and shipped to the United States earlier this year. Former President Donald Trump's "God Bless the USA" Bibles, promoted as a symbol of American patriotism and faith, were revealed to have been printed in China, despite his long-standing criticism of the country's trade practices. According to trade records reviewed by the Associated Press, nearly 120,000 of these Bibles were produced by a printing company in Hangzhou, China, and shipped to the United States earlier this year. -
Kremlin Confirms Trump Sent COVID-19 Tests to Putin During Pandemic; Denies Post-Office Calls
The Kremlin has confirmed claims from journalist Bob Woodward's upcoming book that former President Donald Trump secretly sent COVID-19 testing devices to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the height of the pandemic. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the delivery of the devices but denied allegations that the two leaders have been in frequent communication since Trump left office. The Kremlin has confirmed claims from journalist Bob Woodward's upcoming book that former President Donald Trump secretly sent COVID-19 testing devices to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the height of the pandemic. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the delivery of the devices but denied allegations that the two leaders have been in frequent communication since Trump left office. -
New Book Exposes Trump’s Continued Ties with Putin After White House Exit as 2024 Election Nears
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly maintained contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin several times since leaving the White House in 2021, according to Bob Woodward's upcoming book, "War." Former President Donald Trump has reportedly maintained contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin several times since leaving the White House in 2021, according to Bob Woodward's upcoming book, "War." -
Kamala Harris Calls Iran the Top U.S. Adversary
Vice President Kamala Harris has named Iran as the United States' greatest adversary, diverging from the long-held position that China poses the most significant threat to American interests. In a recent interview on CBS's "60 Minutes," Harris emphasized the urgency of countering Iran, citing the nation's involvement in recent attacks against Israel and its pursuit of nuclear capabilities. Vice President Kamala Harris has named Iran as the United States' greatest adversary, diverging from the long-held position that China poses the most significant threat to American interests. In a recent interview on CBS's "60 Minutes," Harris emphasized the urgency of countering Iran, citing the nation's involvement in recent attacks against Israel and its pursuit of nuclear capabilities. -
Supreme Court Leans Toward Upholding Biden's Ghost Gun Crackdown Amid Legal Debates
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to uphold the Biden administration's regulation of ghost gun kits, signaling a significant victory for proponents of tighter firearm controls. During oral arguments, both liberal and some conservative justices expressed skepticism about arguments against the restrictions, indicating that the government's case might secure enough votes to keep the rule in place. The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to uphold the Biden administration's regulation of ghost gun kits, signaling a significant victory for proponents of tighter firearm controls. During oral arguments, both liberal and some conservative justices expressed skepticism about arguments against the restrictions, indicating that the government's case might secure enough votes to keep the rule in place. -
Kamala Harris Takes Aim at Trump, Defends Policies in ‘60 Minutes’ Interview
In an in-depth interview with CBS's 60 Minutes, Vice President Kamala Harris faced tough questions on various pressing issues, including her administration's stance on border security, the economy, and foreign policy. As Election Day draws closer, Harris has ramped up her media appearances, using this platform to address criticisms and clarify her positions ahead of the final weeks of the campaign. In an in-depth interview with CBS's 60 Minutes, Vice President Kamala Harris faced tough questions on various pressing issues, including her administration's stance on border security, the economy, and foreign policy. As Election Day draws closer, Harris has ramped up her media appearances, using this platform to address criticisms and clarify her positions ahead of the final weeks of the campaign. -
Georgia Supreme Court Reinstates Six-Week Abortion Ban Amid Legal Battle Over Reproductive Rights
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday reinstated the state's six-week abortion ban, once again limiting access to reproductive care in one of the nation's most contentious battleground states. The decision comes as the court reviews an appeal from the state challenging a recent lower court ruling that had blocked the restrictive law. The move has rekindled a fierce debate over reproductive rights, just as the political stakes are rising ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday reinstated the state's six-week abortion ban, once again limiting access to reproductive care in one of the nation's most contentious battleground states. The decision comes as the court reviews an appeal from the state challenging a recent lower court ruling that had blocked the restrictive law. The move has rekindled a fierce debate over reproductive rights, just as the political stakes are rising ahead of the 2024 presidential election. -
Kamala Harris Takes Aim at Trump’s Abortion Record in ‘Call Her Daddy’ Podcast Interview
Vice President Kamala Harris took to the popular podcast "Call Her Daddy" to criticize Donald Trump's record on abortion and women's rights. The interview, released on Sunday, represented an unusual venue for political discourse, given the podcast's reputation for focusing on sex-positive topics and relationship advice rather than politics. Vice President Kamala Harris took to the popular podcast "Call Her Daddy" to criticize Donald Trump's record on abortion and women's rights. The interview, released on Sunday, represented an unusual venue for political discourse, given the podcast's reputation for focusing on sex-positive topics and relationship advice rather than politics.