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Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) shared a post on Tuesday touting the effectiveness of vaccines following President Trump’s executive order seeking to decrease childhood vaccines and buck the standard order of shots by dividing immunizations for mumps, measles and rubella (MMR). “Since 1974, vaccination has averted 154 million deaths, including 146 million among children younger than…
Voters in Wisconsin are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a series of House elections. All eyes are on the 3rd Congressional District, where Democrat Rebecca Cooke is seeking her party’s nomination to take on Republican Rep. Derrick van Orden for the toss-up seat again. She is facing a challenger from her left.…
All five of Connecticut’s House members are running for reelection, but just one is facing a contested primary Tuesday. Democratic Rep. John Larson is facing off against former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and two other candidates for the party’s nomination. Larson secured support from the state’s Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Coons, while Bronin…
Voters in Minnesota are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on primaries to decide the state’s next governor. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) holds a commanding lead in the Democratic primary to replace Gov. Tim Walz (D), while President Trump has backed MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell on the other side of the aisle. Polls close…
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is on track to clinch the Democratic nod Tuesday as he seeks a third term as state’s executive this cycle. He faces one primary challenger: state Rep. Josh Elliott. Republican Ryan Fazio secured the GOP’s nod at a convention this spring. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s…
Vermont voters head to the polls on Tuesday to select the Democratic and Republican candidates for the Green Mountain State’s at-large congressional seat. Two-term Rep. Becca Balint (D-V.T.) is seeking her third term in the lower chamber and she is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Both candidates for the GOP nod are former statewide…
Vermont voters are heading to the polls. The Green Mountain State has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1988 and includes progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-V.T.) in its delegation, but has also had a Republican, Phil Scott (R-V.T.), in its governor’s mansion for almost a decade now. Scott is seeking reelection for what…
Alabamans in a handful of congressional districts are at the polls Tuesday for a series of postponed primary contests. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey called for special primaries in the 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th Congressional Districts after the landmark Supreme Court decision weakening part of the Voting Rights Act allowed the state to use a…
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig are duking it out in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Minnesota Senate after Sen. Tina Smith (D) opted to retire. Flanagan, a progressive, notched the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party endorsement as well as support from Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren. Craig, meanwhile, is backed by House Minority Leader…
Voters in the Badger State are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on the race to succeed Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D). Democratic socialist Francesca Hong, a state representative, leads the Democratic field, which includes Evers-backed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and others. Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany faces no serious opposition in his primary.…
Minnesota voters are at the polls Tuesday for a suite of House primary elections. There is just one open seat up for grabs this cycle, with Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) of the 2nd Congressional District running for Senate. All other incumbents are seeking reelection. Polls close at 9 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live…
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is currently undergoing technical rehearsals in LA amid scathing criticism from nearby residents
Advocates say the Trump administration is ‘holding vital healthcare funding hostage’ in latest anti-trans maneuver
The Independent WorldCoalition promises to drastically cut net overseas migration and housing construction code. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Education minister …
The Guardian WorldIn response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and repor…
The New York Times USU.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing the number of recommended vaccinations for children while repeating debunked claims linking childhood vaccines and autism. Avneet Dhil…
CBC WorldSummer's record-breaking streak continues as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.
BBC News (Front page)According to manufacturer, shock ‘is usually effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds’ ICE plans to spend up to $20m (£15m) to purchase thousands of gloves that …
The Guardian WorldRace includes late US senator’s sister, Darline Graham, who was sworn in as interim senator last month; polls also close in Vermont as handful of states hold primaries Sign up to the US Breaking Ne…
The Guardian WorldSouth Carolina voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a special primary election to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on the November ballot. The crowded field includes the late senato…
The HillRobert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was left in "life-threatening condition" after being subjected to "harsh and abusive treatment", his family says.
BBC WorldLibya's eastern-based army said Tuesday that a car bomb killed its military intelligence chief, Fawzi al-Mansouri, in Benghazi. The assassination raises fresh questions over security in the strongh…
France 24 EnglishMalaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.
BBC WorldThree trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16.
BBC News (Front page)The former governor and congressman is a staunch fiscal conservative who repeatedly broke with President Trump on government spending, among other issues.
The New York Times USPresident Trump hid in an airport catering container and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.
The New York Times USPresident Trump on Tuesday left the door open to declaring a national security emergency and federalizing control over the November midterms. Conservative commentator Wayne Root suggested during an…
The HillIt’s a big day for voters in several states on Tuesday, with closely watched primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut and Vermont, as well as House primaries in Alabama. South Carolina Republ…
The HillUp to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.
BBC News (Front page)Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Democrats called on Tuesday fo…
The Guardian WorldA new report from the March of Dimes says that 5.8 million women currently live in counties without full access to maternity care. The non-profit organization founded by former President Franklin D…
The HillA 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.
BBC WorldThe prime minister's plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers is prominent across Wednesday's papers.
BBC News (Front page)The sister of Senator Lindsey Graham was endorsed by President Trump to serve out the remainder of his term. Now she is running in a special primary election.
The New York Times USNew research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous insect’s ‘weird mating behaviour’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or dail…
The Guardian WorldBritish shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
BBC News (Front page)The News Hour has confirmed the Washington Post's reporting on extraordinary, secret security measures taken to protect President Trump. The president switched planes not once, but twice while leav…
PBS NewsHourDavis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
BBC News (Front page)In Colombia, the desperate search for survivors is entering a critical phase after the powerful earthquake that devastated parts of the country. More than 180 people are confirmed dead. But 24 hour…
PBS NewsHourLetter signed by every chief constable in England and Wales warns freeing pair could weaken trust in justice system Andy Burnham is facing an unprecedented mass call from police chiefs to block the…
The Guardian WorldIn our news wrap Tuesday, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes during the country's brutal civil war, authorities say at least six people w…
PBS NewsHourThe two-term Republican congressman, who once interned in the office of Senator Lindsey Graham, has campaigned in part on his youth.
The New York Times USThe longtime lawmaker, a member of an ultraconservative group of House members, came in third place in the Republican primary for governor this year.
The New York Times USUkrainian leader accused Russia of using Korean ballistic missiles to exploit shortages of American air defences
The Independent WorldAs the war with Iran continues its uneasy stalemate, we're hearing from a top adviser to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the force largely responsible for border and inte…
PBS NewsHourDemocratic Senate candidate Alani Bankhead on Monday said she’s not getting out of a Montana race to succeed retiring Sen. Steve Daines, a move that will make it more difficult for Independent cand…
The HillIt has now been one year since President Trump declared a "crime emergency" in the nation's capital and deployed thousands of members of the National Guard to its streets. Questions continue to mou…
PBS NewsHourAmericans owe more than a trillion dollars in credit card debt, up 60% from just five years ago. Meanwhile, higher interest rates make debt even more difficult to pay off, a downward spiral causing…
PBS NewsHour‘I could tell being at home was better than being in the hospital,’ the conservative pundit said about the senator from Kentucky
The Independent WorldYour old plastic driver's license could soon be getting a digital upgrade. Multiplatform producer Tim McPhillips walks us through four things you should know, including some of the benefits and som…
PBS NewsHourAndrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.
BBC News (Front page)An emergency order would give the country's new president temporary authority to issue economic and tax decrees without the need for congressional approval.
The Japan TimesSix states are holding elections on Tuesday. The unofficial results will be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
The New York Times USJapan’s Defense Ministry says North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile toward the sea
ABC News InternationalThe Ukrainian president also said there is evidence that Russia would exploit next month's elections to proclaim a new mobilization to boost the numbers of fighting personnel.
The Japan TimesWhile Tehran and Oman may be nearing an agreement, it remains unclear how that would affect the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Japan TimesTrump spent the weekend raging over dropped charges after judge agreed to dismiss case against David Hearn
The Independent WorldThe Trump administration on Tuesday released a final rule blocking the use of federal Medicaid dollars for transgender healthcare for minors, as well as barring Children’s Health Insurance Program …
The HillHims & Hers Health is planning to sell compounded peptides, the company said in a Monday earnings call. The company’s CEO, Andrew Dudum, said in the earnings call that it was “currently developing …
The HillGreat Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
BBC News (Front page)U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records Tuesday, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.
PBS NewsHourThe new tax is expected to bring in $500 million annually for America's largest city
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