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The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony is causing controversy, with some saying it was an offensive reinterpretation of “The Last Supper.”

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Paris Olympics opening ceremony sparks controversy, calls for boycott

President Joe Biden is set to unveil plans for Supreme Court changes and an end to presidential immunity.

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Biden to call for Supreme Court changes, end to presidential immunity

Venezuela's presidential election is ending in controversy as both President Nicolás Maduro and his opposition claim victory.

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Maduro and opposition both claim to win Venezuela’s presidential election

Israel vows Hezbollah will "pay the price" after a strike on a soccer field left 12 children dead. Hezbollah denies responsibility.

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Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after deadly attack on soccer field

The military has failed to pass an audit in the last six years and members of Congress are trying to figure out how to help it reduce waste.

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Congress still trying to figure out how to reduce wasteful military spending

The media and Republicans labeled Vice President Harris "border czar." Now that Biden has dropped out, outlets are changing their stories.

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Media called VP Harris ‘border czar’ 3 years ago — now that’s changing

Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., a delivered a speech from the House floor using AI, after PSP robbed her of her ability to speak.

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Rep. Wexton who lost ability to speak delivers speech with AI

Vice President Harris said that she will 'not be silent' over the suffering in Gaza in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday.

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VP Harris warns Netanyahu she will ‘not be silent’ over plight of Gaza

Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race is being met with broad support among registered voters, according to New York Times poll.

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One thing Americans overwhelmingly agree on is Biden’s call to drop out: Poll

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

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Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Paris' high-speed train system has been crippled by a "malicious attack" ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony tonight.

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Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The House of Representatives left Washington for more than a month without completing their work to fund the government.

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House leaves DC for August recess with 13 more work days before election

The crypto community is in Nashville for a major Bitcoin conference where Donald Trump is keynote speaker. Kamala Harris declined an invite.

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Kamala Harris’ absence from Bitcoin Conference a ‘really big mistake’

Democrats are strongly condemning pro-Hamas protesters in D.C. after members of their party boycotted Netanyahu's address.

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‘The Paul Revere of Hamas?’: VP Harris, Dems condemn pro-Hamas protesters

Chicago officials are preparing for the possibility of thousands of migrants being bused to the city from Texas before the DNC in August.

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Chicago prepares for Texas to send thousands of migrants ahead of DNC

Oklahoma released guidelines on a mandate that requires all public schools to teach about the Bible on Wednesday, July 24.

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Why some school districts won’t comply with Oklahoma’s Bible mandate

During his address to the nation, President Joe Biden said he wants to reform the Supreme Court, facing backlash from Republicans.

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Biden wants to change the Supreme Court, faces mixed responses

Georgia's Education Department revered its decision not to fund AP Black studies class in high schools after public criticism.

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Georgia reverses decision on state funding for AP Black studies course

A Texas woman was charged with murder after an abortion. The charges were dropped, however, she is suing authorities involved for $1 million.

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Texas woman wrongfully charged with murder for abortion sues

Florida court denies motion to dismiss Trump's defamation lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos.

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Court denies ABC’s bid to dismiss Trump’s defamation lawsuit

President Biden delivered a White House primetime address on his withdrawal from the 2024 race and endorsing VP Harris.

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President Biden addresses nation on decision to drop out of 2024 race

President Joe Biden is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, a day after he spoke to Congress.

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Netanyahu to meet with Biden following his speech to Congress

Thousands of protesters demonstrated outside the Capitol building as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress.

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‘Fort Netanyahu’: Protesters burn US flag outside heavily secured Capitol

Black Lives Matter demands the Democratic Party host a virtual snap primary nationwide before next month’s convention.

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BLM demands virtual snap primary for Democratic nomination