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Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (426+ words) (WASHINGTON) " President Donald Trump, during a dinner Wednesday evening, announced his intent to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the post permanently. In a video shared on social media by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, Trump…...
1 year in, South Korea's Lee enjoys strong support but faces legal shadow
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (859+ words) (SEOUL, South Korea) " South Korea's ruling Democratic Party swept nationwide local elections Wednesday, tightening President Lee Jae Myung's grip on power one year into his term, though the conservative opposition captured Seoul's mayor's office. The vote drew 61% turnout, the highest…...
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg as key Putin economic forum opens
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (497+ words) (LONDON) " Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil terminals in St. Petersburg overnight into Wednesday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, sending plumes of black smoke towering over the city as the landmark St. Petersburg International Economic Forum prepared…...
Key takeaways from primaries in LA, Iowa and New Jersey: Wins for incumbents, a loss for Trump
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (874+ words) (NEW YORK) " The results of House, governor and mayoral primary elections in six states on Tuesday night show some promising signs for incumbents and the Democratic establishment and the potential limits of an endorsement from President Donald Trump. They also…...
Healthcare groups sue Trump administration over student loan caps
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (1026+ words) (WASHINGTON) " Two physician associate groups have sued the Trump administration over a federal rule limiting student loan borrowing for some graduate degree programs that impact healthcare professionals, including physician associates and assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners and other clinical providers. The…...
Sioux Falls Mayor ready for a break
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (114+ words) KORN News Radio Mayor Paul Ten Haken says "Never say never" to another political run'but for now, he's saying "Not right now'. After eight years of "giving his all' to the job of Mayor, Ten Haken says he's ready for…...
Karen Bass advances in Los Angeles mayoral race as opponent currently remains unclear
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (785+ words) (LOS ANGELES) " Votes are being counted in the closely watched primary election to determine Los Angeles" next mayor. Voters in the nation"s second-largest city had their choice of 14 candidates to choose from in a race that included incumbent Mayor…...
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly election map
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (467+ words) (WASHINGTON) " The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama Republicans to use a contested 2023 congressional map that a lower court last week called "intentional race-based discrimination" in violation of the Voting Rights Act and the Constitution. The move is…...
White House correspondents" dinner rescheduled for July 24
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (299+ words) (WASHINGTON) " The White House correspondents" dinner has been rescheduled for July 24, after a shooting forced the cancellation of the annual event in April, White House Correspondents" Association president Weijia Jiang said. "Rescheduling was not automatic. It was a choice that…...
Russia launches "horrific" drone, missile strikes on Ukraine, killing 22: Officials
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (550+ words) (LONDON) " At least 22 people were killed and more than 130 people injured in a large-scale overnight Russian missile and drone strike on Ukraine, officials said, with the capital Kyiv the main target of Moscow's latest long-range barrage. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor…...