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Democracy rally planned for anniversary of MLK-led March on Washington
A coalition of civil rights leaders on Tuesday announced plans for a march on Washington next month in response to recent court rulings they say weakened long-standing protections for minority voters. The coalition is led by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network and joined by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, the NAACP and…

RNC chair says left in ‘death spiral’ with ‘mini-Mamdanis’
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters on Wednesday said the political left is in a “death spiral” with “mini-Mamdanis” running and winning Democratic primaries across the country, referring to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D). “Keep on electing them because they’re giving us a gift every single day,” he told NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer.…

First Full Day Of Resumed U.S. Blockade On Iranian Ports Erupts In New Attacks
In addition to striking Iranian targets, CENTCOM also turned away two ships trying to run the new blockade. The post First Full Day Of Resumed U.S. Blockade On Iranian Ports Erupts In New Attacks appeared first on TWZ.

Usha Vance launches summer reading challenge website with prizes from Walmart, Crayola
Second lady Usha Vance on Wednesday launched her summer reading challenge‘s prize website, where children can choose rewards after submitting their reading logs. “The Second Lady’s Summer Reading Challenge seeks to combat summer learning declines and encourage childhood literacy through friendly competition and rewards,” the second lady wrote in her announcement. Any child between kindergarten…

College in America Needs an Overhaul
A 20th-century system has led to perversities in the 21st.

House Homeland Security chair Garbarino vows ICE oversight after shootings
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.), the chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, said his panel is conducting oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after its officers fatally shot two individuals over the last week. Garbarino told The Hill’s Rebecca Beitsch at the second annual Hill Nation Summit that his panel has already reached out…
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Lebanon, Israel conclude 'productive' talks in Rome
Lebanon and Israel reaching an agreement after two days on a process to be finalized for implementing the first pilot zones in southern Lebanon.

Ukraine’s Drones Have Turned the Tide, but Can They Change the Map?
Mid-range drone strikes may not be enough to regain Ukrainian territory.

Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Chile pursue open-skies zone
Aviation authorities from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay signed a memorandum that lays groundwork for a proposed South American Single Sky.

Gibraltar opens border crossing with Spain after signing treaty
Spain and Gibraltar celebrated as border checkpoints and walls came down between the two nations after a treaty was signed in Brussels.

Venezuela government, opposition launch democratic rebuilding process
Venezuela's government and a part the opposition have reached agreement to begin a process aimed at rebuilding the country's democratic institutions.
Photos: The Richness of Life in Our Oceans
Images of the incredibly wide variety of marine life on our planet, including seabirds, marine mammals, fish, corals, crustaceans, and much more