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HuffPostEx-DOJ Official Spells Out ‘Coming Massive Crisis’ On Election Day
“I’m normally a voice of calm, and I’m here not as a voice of calm today," Obama-era Justice Department official Neal Katyal told MSNBC's Jen Psaki.
- The Daily Beast
Michael Moore Dares Joe Biden to Use ‘Full Immunity’ in Last Days as Prez
Michael Moore wants President Joe Biden to leave the White House a “hero.” According to the renowned filmmaker, the president ought to take advantage of “full immunity” and pass a “bucket list” of reforms in his last 100 days in office. “With a simple stroke or two of your presidential pen, you can make life better for millions of people in ways you never would’ve dreamed possible,” Moore wrote on his Substack on Saturday.Referencing the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity tha
- The Daily Beast
Trump Campaign Is Not Impressed With Kamala Harris’ Latest Dig at Donald
The Trump campaign lambasted Kamala Harris after the 2024 Democratic presidential wannabe laid into the former president at a rally on Sunday, calling out Trump as “weak and unstable.” Appearing in Greenville, North Carolina, Harris sneered at Trump on a number of topics, including his 60 Minutes interview debacle, his failure to appear with Harris at a second debate, and his failure to release medical records—the latter of which has been a major talking point for Harris over the weekend.“It mak
- The Daily Beast
Harris’ Camp Sounds the Alarm After Trump Says Military Should ‘Handle’ Democrats
Kamala Harris’ campaign has sent a warning to Americans after Donald Trump suggested the U.S. military should be used on citizens who disagreed with him in an interview on Sunday, calling liberals “the enemy from within” and claiming they posed more of a threat than migrants.The vice president’s campaign said on Sunday that Trump’s comments, combined with his past rhetoric about expanding his presidential power, “should alarm every American who cares about their freedom and security.” Fox News’
- HuffPost UK
UK Accuses Putin's Army Of 'Grossly Exaggerating' Military Show Of Strength
The Russian president's display may not have been what it seemed.
- Reuters
Taiwan spots Chinese carrier, China military video says 'prepared for battle'
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan reported a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailing to the island's south on Sunday, as China's military put out a video saying it was "prepared for battle" amid concerns in Taipei about the possibility of a new round of Chinese war games. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, detests its president Lai Ching-te as a "separatist", and the Chinese military routinely operates around the island. Last week at his keynote national day speech, Lai said the People's Republic of China had no right to represent Taiwan, but that the island was willing to work with Beijing to combat challenges like climate change, striking both a firm and conciliatory tone, but drawing anger from China.
- HuffPost
MSNBC Host Exposes 'Final Stretch' Trump Strategy That’s About ‘1 Thing Only’
“Do you notice a trend here?” asked Ayman Mohyeldin.
- The Independent
Back to the Future star Lea Thompson slams ex Dennis Quaid over Trump support: 'Stop the Stupid'
Actor has been one of Trump’s few vocal supporters in Hollywood
- Yahoo News Australia
Free camping confirmed for millions of Aussies in major cost-of-living move
Camping enthusiasts might save big time this summer under this new initiative.
- Euronews
US says it will deploy anti-missile defence system and troops to Israel over Iran's threat
According to the Pentagon, the advanced missile defence system underscores the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defence of Israel, and to defend Americans in Israel, from any further ballistic missile attacks by Iran.View on euronews
- Evening Standard
United Nations says Israeli tanks burst through gates of peacekeeper base in Lebanon
It comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the United Nations to get peacekeepers out of the Lebanon 'danger zone' immediately
- HuffPost
'I Saw': Chris Christie Describes 'Significant Declines' In Trump's Cognitive Skills
The former New Jersey governor saw the changes up close as he worked with Trump during his presidency.
- NewsWire
‘Not welcome’: Minns unleashes on neo Nazis
NSW Premier Chris Minns has blasted the neo-Nazis who stormed a regional town on Saturday in a furious take-down.
- Sky News
Baba Siddique: Indian politician with links to Bollywood stars shot dead in Mumbai
An Indian politician who had close ties to Bollywood stars has been shot dead in Mumbai weeks before a state election. Baba Siddique, who was known for throwing lavish parties, was shot multiple times outside his son's office in the country's financial capital on Saturday evening, police said. The 66-year-old was taken to Lilavati Hospital but could not be saved.
- Variety
Why Did ‘The Apprentice’ Bomb? Maybe Because the Most Chilling Thing About Donald Trump Is Offscreen
In May, after I saw and reviewed the how-Donald-Trump-learned-to-be-Donald-Trump biopic “The Apprentice” at the Cannes Film Festival, I had dinner with a group of very sharp-minded film folks, and we all agreed that the movie, if treated with the right marketing savvy, had the potential to make a splash. A few days later, I woke …
- The Hill
Trump praises Lake’s debate performance in Arizona Senate race
Former President Trump praised Republican Kari Lake for her debate performance against Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in the Arizona Senate race while campaigning in the Grand Canyon State on Sunday. “You destroyed that poor guy. You know, they have an expression. If that were a fight, they would have stopped it, but that was a…
- Yahoo Finance AU
Tiny change set to affect more than a million Aussie workers: 'Green light for bad bosses'
There are fears the campaign could plunge many into job insecurity and cause huge issues for workers.
- The Hill
China’s aggression tests US pact to defend Philippines
The growing tension between the Philippines and China has raised the question of whether the U.S. is willing to defend its ally against Chinese aggression, particularly in disputed territories of the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. and the Philippines have a mutual defense treaty, first signed in 1951, that obligates the countries to stand together in…
- CNN
4 Israeli soldiers killed, more than 60 people injured by Hezbollah drone in one of bloodiest attacks on Israel since Oct. 7
Four Israeli soldiers have been killed and more than 60 people injured in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base in central-northern Israel, according to first responders and the Israeli military.
- BBC
Five beheaded bodies found next to road in Mexico
The rural area, which is plagued by violence, is largely under the control of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel.