President Joe Biden's decision Sunday to step down as the Democrats' 2024 presidential nominee has sent another jolt through an already-stunned American electorate. Biden and several other high-ranking Democrats endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left Israel for Washington, DC, where he is expected to meet both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. He will also address a joint session of Congress during his three-day visit.
And U.S. Secret Service Director Kim Cheadle is likely to face a grilling on Capitol Hill today concerning widespread concerns about security failures during last week's attempted assassination of Former President Trump.
In the longest speech in convention history, former President Donald Trump formally accepted his party's nomination for president, telling the crowd he was there "only by the grace of God." He vowed to tame inflation, close the southern U.S. border to illegal immigration, and end foreign wars.
Houthi terrorists claimed responsibility for a UAV blast in the heart of Tel Aviv early Friday. The drone explosion killed one man and injured 10 others. The IDF says human error was involved in the failure to intercept the UAV.
And a global technology outage hit airlines, banks, and other vital infrastructures on Friday, leading to a massive disruption in services around the world. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said a fix was on the way after it deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows.
A PRAYER FOR AMERICA: Franklin Graham thanks God for protecting Donald Trump from the assassination attempt and prays in Jesus’ name at the Republican Convention 🙏
Graham said: "I cannot explain why God would save one life and allow another one to be taken. I don't have the answer for that. But one thing I do know is that God loves us and he wants us to be with him in heaven one day. And that's through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. You see, the Bible says that God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Former President Donald Trump will address the final night of the Republican Convention Thursday, his first speech since the attempt on his life Saturday. His running mate, J.D. Vance, cited his "hillbilly" roots in a speech Wednesday night, making a direct appeal to Rust Belt voters.
President Joe Biden was sidelined with COVID Wednesday, as Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff joined the ranks of those calling on him to back out of the 2024 race. Multiple reports indicated Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also advised him to step aside.
And Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has attended a hearing behind closed doors in his trial in Russia on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. government vehemently deny. Gershkovich is the first Western journalist arrested on espionage charges in post-Soviet Russia.
Sirens sounded early this morning in the Israeli coastal city of Nahariya and parts of western Galilee, signaling another rocket barrage from Hezbollah. The terror group has been shelling Israeli communities in northern Israel since last October.
The second night of the GOP Convention in Milwaukee was highlighted by former presidential challenger Nikki Haley's endorsement of Former President Trump. Other challengers, including Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy, also voiced their support.
And business mogul Elon Musk is packing up two huge companies, X and SpaceX, and leaving California for Texas. He said Governor Gavin Newsom's signature on a bill that withholds information from parents about their children’s gender and sexual identities was “the final straw.”
Former President Donald Trump and his new running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, were officially nominated for president and vice president Monday, the first day of the G.O.P. Convention in Milwaukee. The 39-year-old Vance is half Trump’s age and is a U.S. Marine veteran who is expected to take a working-class campaign into the key swing states of the Rust Belt.
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed the classified documents case against Former President Trump, ruling that Special Counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed by the Justice Department. The ruling can be appealed, but likely won’t see a courtroom before November’s elections.
And the IDF announced that they struck more than 40 terror targets in a recent airstrike. The strikes come as Israel and Hamas are weighing the latest cease-fire proposal.
Former President Donald Trump arrived in Milwaukee for the GOP National Convention, just two days after surviving an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. Trump attributed his survival to "God alone," and expressed sorrow for a victim in the crowd, a former Pennsylvania fire chief who used his body to shield his family from gunfire.
In a prime-time address, President Joe Biden urged Americans to reject political violence and recommit themselves to resolving their differences peacefully. Biden said the upcoming presidential election will be a “time of testing” in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
And with around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the Houston area.
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Israel's chief military spokesman admitted Thursday that the IDF "failed in its mission to protect the citizens of Israel on October 7th." That admission came after an IDF internal investigation. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called for an official probe into the mistakes.
President Joe Biden made it through his NATO press conference Thursday. However, his two gaffes during the day, referring to "Vice President Trump" and calling Ukrainian President Zelensky "President Putin, " will likely keep Democrats divided over his future.
And Republicans will gather in Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention to officially nominate former President Donald Trump as the party’s nominee. Trump will also announce his running mate.
Inflation in the U.S. cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Consumer prices declined 0.1% from May to June.
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is hitting new trouble after Nancy Pelosi gave a lackluster response to Biden’s decision to stay in the race. Late Wednesday, Vermont Sen. Peter Welch called on Biden to withdraw, becoming the first Senate Democrat to do so. Biden is scheduled to give a solo press conference this evening with hopes of calming concerns about his mental acuity.
And 32-members of NATO are formally declaring that Ukraine is on an “irreversible” path to membership in the military alliance, but not until its war with Russia ends.
Honoring the Life of Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys: A Country Music Icon and a 'Light for Christ'
Honoring the Life of Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys: A Country Music Icon and a 'Light for Christ'
A tenor with the famed Oak Ridge Boys, Joe Bonsall, has died. The Country Hall of Famer was 76.
The longtime singer died Tuesday from complications due to ALS.
“Joe loved to sing,” the family’s statement said. “He loved to read. He loved to write. He loved to play banjo. He loved working on the farm. And he loved the Philadelphia Phillies. But Jesus and his family always came first — and we will see him again on the Promised Day.”
Hezbollah rained some 30 to 40 rockets down on Israel's Golan Heights Tuesday night. One directly hit a car, killing a man and woman inside. In Gaza City, the IDF is renewing assaults on areas occupied by Hamas and has ordered an evacuation of the city.
Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley has released her 97 Republican Convention delegates, telling them to vote for Former President Donald Trump.
And President Joe Biden’s message to Democrats wanting him to drop out of the presidential race was simple: "Challenge me at the convention."
A night at the ballpark took an unexpected turn when a player was baptized on the field after the game.
Wes Clarke, a pro baseball player for the Nashville Sounds, was baptized by a fellow teammate!
As a growing number of Democrats call for President Joe Biden to bow out of the 2024 presidential race, the president himself insists he’ll keep going. The issue leaves Democrats at a tipping point just days before the GOP Convention.
A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center says the captain of the ship reported an explosion near the vessel off the coast of Yemen. The ship and crew are reported safe.
And Republicans approved former President Donald Trump’s party platform, dropping the GOP’s 40-year commitment to a federal ban on abortion.
Officials in Ukraine say a major Russian missile attack has killed at least 31 people and injured almost 130 across the country. One missile struck a large children’s hospital in Kyiv.
A searing heat wave has its hold on the West and parts of the East. High temperatures on the Pacific Coast stretch from Oregon and Washington to Death Valley, where temperatures reached a staggering 128 degrees on Sunday.
And the National Weather Service says Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Texas as a category 1 storm with a dangerous storm surge and strong winds. More than 1 million people are without power.
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Presidents maintain prosecutorial immunity for acts ordered in an official capacity, but not for unofficial acts. Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, praised the decision, while many democrats denounced the ruling as “disgraceful.”
The first Hurricane of the season, Hurricane Beryl in the southeastern Caribbean, grew to a category 5 storm late Monday. Beryl was the first category 4 storm on record to form in June. It’s projected to make landfall in Jamaica on Wednesday.
And North Korea says it has test-fired a new ballistic missile capable of carrying a huge warhead. However, South Korean officials believe the North’s claim was fabricated to conceal a botched missile launch.
Several U.S. military bases across Europe are now operating under a heightened state of alert. According to the U.S. Army, the alert is enacted when an “incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely."
The Supreme Court is meeting for the final time this term on Monday, in an unusual push into July. The most anticipated decision of the term awaits. At issue is whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
And Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told IDF forces that Israel is preparing for both war and peace, but must be ready for war. He indicated that Israel’s military might may intimidate Hezbollah into a peace deal.
In last night’s first presidential debate, President Joe Biden's performance prompted questions about whether he will remain the Democratic nominee. Debate-watchers from both Biden and Trump camps agreed that Biden had a particularly rough night.
In one of the most anticipated rulings of the term, the Supreme Court dismissed Idaho’s abortion ban, kicking it back down to the Ninth Circuit court. The ruling will allow abortions in certain emergencies but left many questions unanswered.
And tens of thousands of Israeli troops continue to gather on the country’s northern border with Lebanon, leading many to believe that an invasion may be imminent. Hezbollah hit northern Israel with around 40 rockets on Thursday.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is denying a Times of Israel report that he will soften his opposition to a Palestinian state when he addresses the U.S. Congress in July. Meanwhile Turkish President Erdogan claims Netanyahu is "mentally ill," and pledged his country's support for Hezbollah in the event of war.
Another leak in a major abortion case at the U.S. Supreme Court has revealed that the high court will temporarily allow abortions in Idaho when a woman's health is at risk. The ruling was published online briefly Wednesday before being removed.
And calm returned to Bolivia on Thursday after a failed military coup in the nation’s capital of La Paz. Troops led by a top general stormed the presidential palace, then quickly retreated after it became clear that the coup had no meaningful political support.
