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As Democrats eye South Texas upset, Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over ex-bandmate’s child sex offense

The Tejano musician has been dogged by a series of headlines regarding his former accordionist, a registered sex offender. Pulido has insisted he did not know about the man’s rap sheet.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 6

Netanyahu claims countries are secretly calling him to ‘make some deals’ after JD Vance’s rebuke of Israel

Israeli prime minister responds after month of withering criticism from Trump, Vance

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed to Israel', Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel for protection from Hezbollah, a claim made as he reaffirmed that Israeli troops would remain in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary.

France 24 · Jul 5

'Knows who the boss is': Trump says Netanyahu requested White House meeting next week

US President Donald Trump announced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a White House meeting, potentially next week. Trump highlighted their strong relationship, despite recent reports of differing views on regional issues like Iran and Lebanon. The visit, if confirmed, would be significant for Netanyahu ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.…

The Times of India · Jul 4

Former CIA Director Sues Trump Administration Over Records Preservation, Alleges Probe Is 'Unconstitutional' Retaliation

Brennan's attorneys argued that the administration has changed records-retention practices in ways that depart from longstanding norms and jeopardize documents for future indictments

Latin Times · Jul 2

Kamala Harris Reconnects With Mamdani, Democratic Left Ahead of Possible 2028 Bid: Report

Harris has reportedly also held private meetings with progressive leaders, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and has spent the past year reconnecting with pro-Palestinian activists

Latin Times · Jul 1

The White House Has Just Lifted Restrictions On An AI Model That Caused Concern Over Its Powerful Capabilities.

The White House lifted its restrictions on Fable 5, Anthropic's new powerful model that drew scrutiny over its powerful capabilities.

International Business Times · Jul 1

Establishment Democrats Have Suffered Heavy Blows In Recent Primaries. They Fear It Could Happen Again In Colorado.

Veteran Rep. Diana DeGette is fighting to hold off progressive challenger Melat Kiros in a race that has become part of a trend of a divide in the Democratic Party between its establishment and more left-wing factions.

International Business Times · Jun 30

Silicon Valley donations make Colorado Democratic primary one of state’s most expensive

Manny Rutinel’s House campaign draws millions from big tech as pro- and anti-AI factions spar over regulation

The Guardian - US · Jun 30

A Senate Committee Cleared Ruben Gallego Of Campaign Finance Violations. The DOJ Is Investigating Him Still.

Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego is facing a Justice Department investigation into campaign finance despite being cleared by a Senate Committee of any wrongdoing.

International Business Times · Jun 30