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Three former Trump officials say they requested protection from increased Iranian threats in 2023

By Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Kylie Atwood, Holmes Lybrand and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Three former Trump administration officials asked the Justice Department for help protecting themselves due to increased threats from Iran, according to letters obtained by CNN. The three individuals – former Trump advisers Matthew Pottinger, Victoria Coates and Robert Greenway – wrote to

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Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny

Associated Press Political jokes: too soon? The answer from many quarters at midweek was a resounding yes, days after an assassination attempt against Republican former president Donald Trump rattled the nation over political violence that has been brewing in the United States for decades. Several late-night shows that thrive on political comedy changed plans immediately,

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Pelosi privately told Biden polls show he cannot win and will take down the House; Biden responded with defensiveness

By MJ Lee, Jamie Gangel and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi privately told President Joe Biden in a recent conversation that polling shows that the president cannot defeat Donald Trump and that Biden could destroy Democrats’ chances of winning the House in November if he continues seeking a second term,

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Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan’s role in the region amid growing China influence

Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and areas have agreed to an enhanced role of Japan in the region’s development while opposing any attempted coercive activity, as Tokyo seeks greater engagement to counter China’s influence. In a joint declaration adopted at their summit Thursday, they agreed that Japan provides greater

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Coachella, Stagecoach, and BNP Paribas Open brought in more than 20,000 jobs, nearly two billion dollars for the Coachella Valley economy

The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce invited some of the Valley’s largest economic drivers to speak at Wednesday’s meeting at the Mission Hills Country Club. It was part of a four-part Summer Speaker series, highlighting organizations that are making a positive impact. Wednesday’s guests included Mark Girton, the VP and GM of Goldenvoice and the

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Haiti’s prime minister orders gangs to drop weapons and promises to take back control of the capital

Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has ordered gangs to surrender their weapons and acknowledged how dangerous life in Haiti’s capital and beyond has become. He also pledged in his televised speech to crack down on the rampant violence. Conille spoke late Wednesday, a day after a second group of

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Families of service members killed during Afghanistan withdrawal criticize Biden at GOP convention

Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Relatives of some of the 13 American service members killed during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan appeared on stage at the Republican National Convention. Their appearance Wednesday brought an emotional moment that revived one of the low points of President Joe Biden’s presidency and one of his biggest political liabilities.

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