Twelve jurors seated in Trump's hush money trial
A 12 member jury was seated in the hush money case against former President Donald Trump as prosecutors seek up to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Alignment includes alternates as Judge Merchan aims for six. Jury privacy and potential contempt issues arose amid ongoing trial preparations and explosive testimony expectations.
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Kennedy family backs Biden in Philadelphia endorsement push
President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family in Philadelphia as he seeks to undermine Donald Trump and blunt Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The Kennedy contingent framed the race as a Biden versus Trump choice, with Kennedy Jr. downplaying the influence of his name while stressing unity. Michigan officials later said Kennedy qualified for the state ballot.
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U.S. and U.K. sanction Iran over attack on Israel
The United States and Britain announced new sanctions on Iran in response to the April drone and missile attack on Israel. The measures target 16 Iranian individuals and two firms involved in engine and drone production, plus steel and auto groups, with additional restrictions on Iran's access to microelectronics. The actions aim to degrade Iran's military industries and curb regional destabilization.
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House Leaders Move Toward Ukraine Israel Aid Vote
House leaders pressed a bipartisan push to move a 95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine Israel and Taiwan toward weekend votes amid GOP resistance to Ukraine funding and threats to Johnson. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries signaled help while conservatives rallied against potential rule changes, prompting Johnson to retreat from altering ouster rules.
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U.S. veto blocks Palestine from UN full membership
The United States vetoed a Security CouncilResolution backed by 12 votes to none with two abstentions that would have recommended General Assembly approval for Palestine becoming the 194th UN member. The move comes amid the Gaza war and renewed effort by Palestine to attain full UN member status.
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