Biden makes case for a second term in State of the Union
President Biden urged voters to reject resentment and warned that Trump would be a dangerous alternative. He highlighted infrastructure, manufacturing gains, Ukraine aid, migration rules, and lower drug prices while noting his age and aims to rally support before the 2024 reelection bid.
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Sweden officially joins NATO as 32nd member
Sweden formally joined NATO becoming the 32nd member, ending decades of neutrality. President Biden said the move shows unity against Russia by the alliance and cited Sweden and Finland’s 2022 decision to apply. Sweden’s instrument of accession was deposited at the State Department with Blinken presiding.
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Biden plans temporary Gaza port to speed aid
President Biden will announce a U S military run temporary port off Gaza to deliver food and aid amid Israel Hamas war. U S officials say the move aims to bypass land restrictions and avert famine as Hamas and Egypt hold ceasefire talks. Samantha Power warned Gaza faces real risk of famine as humanitarian needs rise.
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Texas Panhandle wildfires spark largest blaze in state history
Officials say power lines ignited the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce fires in the Texas Panhandle. The Smokehouse Creek fire burned about 1,700 square miles and spread into Oklahoma, with Windy Deuce at about 225 square miles. Two people were killed, hundreds of structures destroyed, and thousands of cattle lost amid evacuations. Xcel Energy said its equipment sparked Smokehouse Creek, while denying Windy Deuce ignition.
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Uvalde parents lash out after police report clears officers
Uvalde Texas officials defend police actions in a report that found no blame on local officers for the 2022 Robb Elementary attack. Families of victims walked out as the presentation blamed families for hindering the response amid acknowledged failures.
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