JD Vance Demands Joe Biden Resign from Office: ‘If You Can’t Run, You Can’t Serve’

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (OH) called for President Joe Biden to resign from office in a Saturday X post. Vance criticized those urging Biden to drop out of the presidential race without also demanding his resignation, stating, “If you can’t run, you can’t serve. He should resign now.” This demand comes amid growing pressure for Biden to exit the race, with about … Continue reading JD Vance Demands Joe Biden Resign from Office: ‘If You Can’t Run, You Can’t Serve’

House Homeland Security Committee chair to visit site of attempted Trump assassination 

House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) will visit the site of the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pa., on Monday. Green’s visit, which will include 10 other committee members, aims to investigate the security lapses that led to the incident, which also resulted in the death of Corey Comperatore. Trump was injured by a bullet in the ear during … Continue reading House Homeland Security Committee chair to visit site of attempted Trump assassination 

Trump holds first campaign rally after assassination attempt

Donald Trump held his first rally since narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, where he mocked Democrats and compared former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to a “dog.” Despite calling for national unity in his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, Trump did not address this theme in Grand Rapids. Instead, he frequently criticized President Joe Biden and derided senior Democrats like Pelosi, who had urged … Continue reading Trump holds first campaign rally after assassination attempt

Biden pushes for party unity as more Dems call for him to step aside

On Friday, a growing number of Democratic lawmakers called for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid, following his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. Despite nearly 30 Democratic members of Congress urging him to step aside, Biden, who is currently isolated at his Delaware beach house with COVID-19, remains determined to continue his campaign. Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Morgan McGarvey … Continue reading Biden pushes for party unity as more Dems call for him to step aside

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies after battle with cancer

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Texas Democrat, has died at 74 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, her family announced. Jackson Lee, who represented Texas’s 18th Congressional District since 1995, was known for her advocacy for racial justice, criminal justice reform, and human rights, with a focus on women and children. She was a prominent sponsor of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act and supported … Continue reading Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies after battle with cancer

A 12-year-old girl is accused of smothering her 8-year-old cousin over an iPhone

A 12-year-old girl in Tennessee has been charged with murder for allegedly smothering her 8-year-old cousin, who was asleep in their shared bedroom. The incident, which occurred on July 15 in Humboldt, was captured on security camera. The video shows the older girl using bedding to suffocate her cousin and then cleaning up the scene and repositioning the body afterward. The two had been arguing … Continue reading A 12-year-old girl is accused of smothering her 8-year-old cousin over an iPhone

Grizzly Bear Attacks 72-year-old Man Picking Huckleberries in Montana

A 72-year-old man in Montana shot and killed a grizzly bear after it attacked him while he was picking huckleberries near Columbia Falls on Thursday evening. The man, who was hospitalized after the incident, fired a handgun at the bear, which charged at him. Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) officials described the encounter as a “surprise defensive encounter” and confirmed the bear … Continue reading Grizzly Bear Attacks 72-year-old Man Picking Huckleberries in Montana

Investigators believe Trump’s would-be assassin flew a drone over rally site on the day of the shooting

nvestigators suspect that the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump may have used a drone for reconnaissance on the day of the shooting, according to a law enforcement official. They found a drone in Thomas Crooks’ car, which might have helped him survey the rooftops and plan his attack. Additional evidence includes a ladder and a backpack, both believed to belong to … Continue reading Investigators believe Trump’s would-be assassin flew a drone over rally site on the day of the shooting

Cold case arrest made in Florida woman’s killing nearly 25 years later

Police in Florida have arrested a man for the 1999 murder of Sherry Holtz, closing the nearly 25-year-old case. Holtz, 50, was found dead in a wooded area in Sanford, Florida, on December 4, 1999. Her body, discovered by a person collecting cans, showed signs of blunt-force trauma, strangulation, sexual battery, and had her throat cut. A bloody lock-blade knife was found nearby but initial … Continue reading Cold case arrest made in Florida woman’s killing nearly 25 years later

Raging fire destroys Dallas megachurch’s historic chapel 

A raging fire tore through the historic First Baptist Dallas megachurch in Texas on Friday night, collapsing its red-brick chapel built in 1890. The blaze started just after 6 p.m. in the Historic Sanctuary, a secondary chapel. By 7:30 p.m., the structure had partially collapsed, according to Dallas-Fire Rescue. It took 60 units until 9:30 p.m. to contain the 4-alarm fire, but by then, the … Continue reading Raging fire destroys Dallas megachurch’s historic chapel 

Flash floods across China kill at least 20, dozens missing

Flash floods in northern and southwestern China have killed at least 20 people and left dozens missing, state media reported on Saturday, following a week of heavy downpours across the country. In Shaanxi province, a bridge collapse late Friday caused several vehicles to plunge into a swollen river, killing at least 12 people and leaving over 30 missing. Initial reports indicated that 17 cars and … Continue reading Flash floods across China kill at least 20, dozens missing

Riots Break Out In London, Bus Set On Fire, Police Car Flipped Over

A riot erupted in Leeds, UK, after police responded to an incident involving agency workers and children on Thursday evening. West Yorkshire Police were called to Luxor Street, Harehills, at 5 p.m., where they encountered a disturbance involving the workers and children. As officers moved the workers and children to safety, tensions escalated, leading to “pockets of disorder.” Social media footage showed a large crowd, … Continue reading Riots Break Out In London, Bus Set On Fire, Police Car Flipped Over

Police Injured In Fresh Dublin Anti-immigration Riot

Three police officers were injured during anti-immigration protests at a site designated for housing asylum seekers in Dublin, authorities reported. This incident is the latest in a series of clashes in a deprived northern suburb of the Irish capital. Initially, a public gathering at the site on Friday was peaceful but later escalated into public disorder. A fire broke out, and police faced verbal and … Continue reading Police Injured In Fresh Dublin Anti-immigration Riot

Hezbollah, Hamas launch rocket salvos at Israel

An Israeli air strike in Adloun, Lebanon, about 30 kilometers from the border, injured civilians on Saturday, Lebanese state media reported. The strike followed rocket and drone attacks by Hezbollah and its Palestinian ally Hamas on Israeli positions. Since Hamas’s October 7 attack on southern Israel, Hezbollah has engaged in near-daily cross-border fire in support of Hamas. The National News Agency reported that the air … Continue reading Hezbollah, Hamas launch rocket salvos at Israel

IDF Bombs Sites in Yemen Linked to Iran-Backed Houthi Militia

Israeli fighter jets bombed Houthi-affiliated sites in Yemen on Saturday, retaliating for a deadly drone attack in Tel Aviv the previous day, according to multiple U.S. and regional officials. This marked Israel’s first public strike against the group amid rising tensions. The airstrikes targeted gas and oil depots and a power station in Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hodeidah, a critical hub for oil exports … Continue reading IDF Bombs Sites in Yemen Linked to Iran-Backed Houthi Militia

Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez Plans to Resign After Bribery Conviction

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) reportedly plans to resign from Congress following his conviction on all counts in a federal corruption trial, according to an NBC News report. Despite previous defiance amid calls from Senate Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin, who urged him to step down for the sake of his constituents and the Senate, Menendez has indicated he will soon resign. If … Continue reading Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez Plans to Resign After Bribery Conviction

Biden’s anger spills out as Democrats weigh his future

During a recent Zoom call with lawmakers from the Congressional Progressive Caucus, President Biden received a note advising him to “Stay positive. You are sounding defensive.” Sources familiar with the call revealed that Biden humorously read the note aloud to lighten the mood among anxious lawmakers. Separately, during a tense call with centrist House lawmakers, Biden reportedly became heated, challenging Rep. Jason Crow on national … Continue reading Biden’s anger spills out as Democrats weigh his future

Schumer Told Biden It Would Be Best to End Candidacy

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer reportedly advised President Joe Biden in a Saturday meeting that it might be better for both the country and the Democratic Party if he ended his reelection campaign, a sentiment echoed by House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. Schumer’s office dismissed the report as “idle speculation,” emphasizing that he conveyed the views of his caucus directly to Biden. Additionally, Representative Adam … Continue reading Schumer Told Biden It Would Be Best to End Candidacy

Biden tests positive for Covid, cancels speech in Las Vegas

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday while in Las Vegas, experiencing mild symptoms, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. He will return to Delaware to self-isolate but will continue performing his duties. Biden, who is vaccinated and boosted, was reported to have a runny nose and a non-productive cough, leading to the positive test. His physician confirmed that he has … Continue reading Biden tests positive for Covid, cancels speech in Las Vegas

FBI alleges developer Sergio Pino hired crews to kill his wife

Prominent South Florida builder Sergio Pino shot himself in his Coral Gables mansion just before he was to be arrested for allegedly soliciting multiple murder attempts against his wife, Tatiana, amid their contentious divorce. Federal authorities have arrested nine individuals connected to two murder crews Pino hired, with attempts including poisoning, stalking, and a failed hit-and-run in August 2023. U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe detailed an … Continue reading FBI alleges developer Sergio Pino hired crews to kill his wife

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry indicted on charges of secretly working for South Korea

A former CIA analyst and North Korea expert, Sue Mi Terry, has been indicted by a New York grand jury for secretly working with the South Korean government in exchange for designer goods, Michelin star meals, and $37,000. The indictment reveals that Terry, who served on the US National Security Council, began acting as a foreign agent in June 2013, meeting with an unnamed handler … Continue reading Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry indicted on charges of secretly working for South Korea

Milwaukee man with pistol arrested near RNC security zone, charged

A 21-year-old Milwaukee man, Donnell Tinsley, is charged with a misdemeanor for carrying a concealed weapon near a Republican National Convention (RNC) security zone. According to the criminal complaint, Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent and U.S. Capitol Police were patrolling the RNC “exterior zone one” on July 15. They spotted Tinsley on 11th Street near Highland, wearing black pants, a tan sweatshirt, black gloves, a … Continue reading Milwaukee man with pistol arrested near RNC security zone, charged

Fandango founder ID’d as jumper who leaped to his death from luxury NYC hotel

J. Michael Cline, the 64-year-old co-founder of Fandango and philanthropist, was identified as the man who jumped from the 20th floor of The Kimberly Hotel in Midtown, police and sources said. Cline, a serial entrepreneur and father of six, left an apparent suicide note. His death, days after gallbladder surgery, shocked those who knew him. Cline, a managing partner at Accretive, owned multimillion-dollar homes in … Continue reading Fandango founder ID’d as jumper who leaped to his death from luxury NYC hotel

Secret Service was told police could not watch building used by rally shooter

Ahead of former President Trump’s rally on Saturday, local police informed the Secret Service they couldn’t provide manpower to secure a building, from which a gunman later fired shots, The Washington Post reported. Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger confirmed the Secret Service was aware of this shortfall. Despite considering posting an officer to prevent such an incident, the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, climbed the … Continue reading Secret Service was told police could not watch building used by rally shooter

Venezuela: fears of unfair election grow as opposition security chief arrested

Less than two weeks before Venezuela’s presidential election, the head of security for key opposition figure María Corina Machado has been arrested, intensifying concerns about the fairness of the election on July 28, when Nicolás Maduro seeks a third term. Machado, who was barred from running due to alleged fraud violations she denies, revealed on X that her security chief, Milciades Ávila, was detained on … Continue reading Venezuela: fears of unfair election grow as opposition security chief arrested