United States
Pro-Palestinian candidate supported by El-Sayed takes Michigan Democratic nomination for House
William Lawrence, a co-founder of the climate advocacy group Sunrise Movement, took the Democratic nomination in the state’s 7th District, with the Associated Press calling the race for him.
Israel critic Abdul El-Sayed projected to defeat AIPAC-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan primary
US judge grants DOJ's request to dismiss cases against far-right Oath Keepers for January 6 riots
US continuing talk with Ukraine on Patriot missile manufacture, despite Trump casting doubt on deal
Pro-Israel candidate Wesley Bell defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic primary
Bush had emerged as one of Congress’s most outspoken critics of Israel following the October 7 Hamas attack and the subsequent war in Gaza, while Bell campaigned on a more moderate platform.
Arson suspect in court as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington
The suspect is accused of starting one of the three fires in Washington state that have blackened more than 10,000 acres, destroyed over 700 hours, and forced 64,000 residents to evacuate.
CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states - report
US cyclosporiasis cases have reached record levels this year, with the current epidemic among the largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent US history.
Lawn signs for Abdul, door knocking for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary
El-Sayed has said that the Israeli government is as “evil” as Hamas, often accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza while advocating that US aid to Israel be diverted to domestic priorities.
US sees progress in Hormuz Strait talks, hopes for deal very shortly, Rubio says
"There's been progress made in those talks, but not finality yet. We're hoping that will happen very shortly," Rubio told reporters at the State Department.
US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say
The dramatic rundown in precision, long-range missiles means US President Donald Trump may have to rely more on riskier, piloted bombing missions if he relaunches large-scale attacks on Iran.
US and Iran disagree on war casualty numbers
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Former FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1m in crypto from Russian target
Patrick Yaroch allegedly memorized crypto seed phrases found in FBI files, moved the funds into personal accounts, then confessed after saying the shame was “eating him up inside.”
Iran sees strategic advantage, Trump seeks to avoid more war, former Israeli security official says
Avner Vilan said Tehran believes its control of the Strait of Hormuz and ability to survive heavy damage would allow it to keep pressuring the region even after US strikes.
AIPAC draws attention in Michigan Senate primary, but voters say it is not top issue
AIPAC’s super PAC has spent over $30 million to support Stevens’ campaign, toppling its previous records in a bid to prevent one of its most vocal Democratic critics from reaching the Senate.
