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Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
In a text message announcing the decision, Harris’s campaign hailed Walz’ “incredible” record in Minnesota and “principled leadership.”
Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo/REUTERS
US-Russia prisoner swap could encourage hostage-taking, critics caution
The release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich Thursday was part of the largest East-West prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War.
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Russia frees WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in prisoner swap with US
Former US Marine Paul Whelan is also among the US citizens Russia freed as part of the deal.
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Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ step down if his health deteriorated in office
The former president stressed that he’s still in excellent shape and would take a cognitive test.
REUTERS/Vincent Alban
Trump says Vance ‘has no impact’ on his electoral chances
“Historically, the vice president in terms of the election does not have any impact,” the former president said.
Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images
Trump weighs in on Sonya Massey shooting, qualifies his call for police ‘immunity’
He made the remarks at the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual convention in Chicago on Wednesday.
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White House denounces ‘repulsive’ Trump comments on Harris
Trump made the remarks at a meeting of the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago during an interview with Semafor’s Kadia Goba, ABC News’ Rachel Scott, and Fox News’ Harris Faulkner.
Kamala Harris’ confusing record on immigration is under the microscope
One of the presumptive Democratic nominee’s biggest political liabilities is her work on immigration policy, as Republicans seek to paint her as Biden’s “border czar.”
Senate passes landmark legislation to protect children online
The Senate passage now puts the ball into the House’ court, where the bills’ fate is less certain.
Markets gear up for global interest rate decisions
Major stocks rose Monday in anticipation of three of the world’s largest central banks announcing interest rate decisions this week.
Trump warns Netanyahu of ‘third world war’ if he loses US election
He made the remarks at a Mar-a-Lago meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for president
Obama said he and his wife Michelle would “do everything we can” to see Harris elected.
The 2024 election is shaping up to be a partisan ‘weird-off’
Republicans and Democrats have hit on the same new line to attack one another.
Harris meets with Israel’s Netanyahu for first time as presumptive nominee
The meeting comes after Harris did not attend the Israeli leader’s speech to a joint session of Congress.
North Korean ‘cyber espionage’ campaign to steal military, nuclear secrets exposed
In a joint advisory, officials from the US, UK, and South Korea said they believe the hackers “remain an ongoing threat to various industry sectors worldwide.”
Salman Rushdie’s attacker charged with supporting militant group Hezbollah
Rushdie has been the victim of death threats and assassination attempts for decades.
Operation Coconut Tree: Can Kamala Harris turn memes into votes?
Online fame is fickle, but Harris has for now captured lightning in a bottle.
Biden endorses Vice President Kamala Harris as new Democratic nominee
Biden’s decision to drop out the 2024 race has pitched the party into uncharted territory.