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July 19, 2023

Israeli president calls for 'forceful' pressure against Iran, vows to support judiciary in House speech

Israeli President Isaac Herzog acknowledged protests within Israel and addressed criticisms from some U.S. lawmakers in an address before Congress.

July 19, 2023

CNBC declares Florida, Texas among 'worst' in nation to live and work, despite huge migration numbers

CNBC ranked states like Texas and Florida as the worst states to live and do business in because of their anti-woke policies and abortion restrictions.

July 19, 2023

Sens. Hawley, Gillibrand to push ban on lawmakers, executive branch officials owning stock

Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley are pushing to ban U.S. lawmakers from owning stocks while in office, in push against insider trading.

July 19, 2023

Biden criticism of Netanyahu govt sparks anger as Israeli president set to address Congress

Amid Biden’s growing attacks on Israel’s government and U.S. efforts to reach a controversial nuclear weapons deal with Iran, Israel’s ceremonial president will address Congress.

July 18, 2023

Jordan demands Wray amend testimony on FBI policing of ‘misinformation’ on social media

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan asked FBI Director Christopher Wray to amend his congressional testimony about the bureau’s actions related to “misinformation."

July 18, 2023

California expands travel ban to three states after transgender student restrictions on school sports

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced three new states were added to their travel ban list after the state's passed laws targeting the transgender community.

July 18, 2023

Ireland embracing underdog mentality ahead of matchup with Australia in Women's World Cup opener

With the friendlies and warmup games coming to a close, Ireland knows they are going to be underdogs against their co-host Australia in the Women's World Cup.

July 18, 2023

Experts shoot down Elon Musk’s prediction for key AI development: ‘It’s aspirational’

Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, is much further away than billionaire Twitter CEO Elon Musk has predicted, according to experts before Congress.

July 18, 2023

Spain star Alexia Putellas quits training, raising concerns about availability for Women's World Cup

Spain star Alexis Putellas quit training on Monday, raising doubts she will be able to play against Costa Rica in their opening match of the Women's World Cup on Friday.

July 18, 2023

Trump says he is DOJ Jan. 6 grand jury investigation target

Former President Trump is the target of a Jan. 6 grand jury investigation, according to a letter from Special Counsel Jack Smith. Trump expects to be arrested.