Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Harris's running mate, is in North Carolina as the state kicks off early voting Thursday. Early voting began as the western part of the state is still working to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, which hit late last month. The State Board of Elections in response...
U.S. forces were not involved in the Israeli operation that killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday, though American intelligence has aided Israel's search for the group's leaders, according to the Pentagon. “This was an Israeli operation. U.S. forces were not directly involved,” press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters. “We've had a small...
President Biden congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Israel’s killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered a yearlong war and introduced new tensions between the leaders. In remarks to reporters upon landing in Berlin, Biden said he felt hopeful about a cease-fire in Gaza and...
Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate pressed President Biden to lower housing costs before he leaves the White House in a letter dated Wednesday. “We write today to thank you for your historic work to expand tenant protections and lower the cost of housing and to encourage you to take further action before your...