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Kamala Harris Woos Union Members, a Voter Group Yet to Commit

TL/DR - Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Service Employees International Union in Philadelphia, criticizing the previous administration for reportedly prioritizing tax cuts for billionaires and highlighting the current administration's efforts to support working class Americans. Some of the attendees protested US support for Israel…

Kari Lake Struggles in Arizona, Lacks Clear Exit Strategy

TL/DR - A new poll suggests that Donald Trump remains popular among Republican voters in Arizona, but the same cannot be said for Kari Lake. According to the CBS News/YouGov poll, just 36% of voters would vote for Lake in a hypothetical election held today, compared to 49% for Democrat Ruben Gallego. The poll also indicates that Lake's stance on…

All US Troops to be Pulled Out of Niger by September

TL/DR - In early April, about 100 Russian instructors and an air-defense system arrived in Niger as part of Russia's new paramilitary structure, Africa Corps, which replaces the Wagner Group. This comes as Niger rejects military ties with the US following the withdrawal of troops from France, which used to lead foreign counterterrorism efforts in…

Trump’s Trial Showcases Tactics He Has Valued for a Long Time.

TL/DR - Donald Trump's criminal trial has been characterized by presentations from lawyers and witnesses, with former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen explaining his break from Trump. A selection of Trump's Republican allies, including a governor and a former presidential candidate, have entered the courtroom, and the prosecutors are using Cohen's…