The appearance makes Netanyahu the first foreign leader to address a joint meeting of Congress four times, surpassing Winston Churchill.
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Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race
‘The great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule,’ President Biden said. ‘The people do. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America – lies in your hands.’
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Trump gunman searched for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says
The gunman is believed to have done a Google search one week before the shooting, asking ‘How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?’
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Angus King, Chellie Pingree boycott Netanyahu’s speech to Congress
Pingree, Maine’s 1st District congresswoman, is one among the Democrats who have been critical of Israel’s invasion of Gaza. King, an independent, has consistently expressed concern about the impact of Israel’s assault on civilians.
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Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist, sexist attacks on Harris
Republican leaders and former President Donald Trump’s campaign are scrambling to adjust to the reality of a new Democratic rival.
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Thousands fill Washington’s streets to protest Israel’s war in Gaza during Netanyahu visit
The prime minister was greeted by House Speaker Mike Johnson as he arrived on Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol, where Netanyahu will seek to bolster U.S. support for his country’s fight against Hamas.
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State election directors fear the Postal Service can’t handle expected crush of mail-in ballots
State election directors from across the country have voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal Service official that they’re worried that too many ballots won’t be delivered in time to be counted in November.
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Wildfires send about 25,000 fleeing from Canadian Rockies’ largest national park and nearby town
Parks Canada fire management said helicopters were dousing targets with water and looking to evacuate hikers who might be trapped in the backcountry.
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Netanyahu is in Washington at fraught time for Israel and U.S. What to know about his visit
But at stake, in meetings with administration officials, are hopes for progress in U.S.-led efforts to mediate an end to the nine-month Israel-Hamas war.
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After years of waiting, beautiful but stinky plant blooms again
A huge plant known as the corpse flower in recognition of its foul smell bloomed at the U.S. Botanic Garden on Sunday night.