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Venezuela Thwarts Terror Plot in Caracas, Arrests 13 Suspects Including Foreign Operatives
Venezuelan authorities have dismantled a terrorist plot targeting Plaza Venezuela, one of the capitalโs busiest public spaces, following the arrest of Josรฉ Daniel Garcรญa Ortega, who was allegedly carrying an explosive device. The announcement was made by Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, who linked the plan to far-right groups and foreign criminal networks. According to Cabello, [โฆ]
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As Trump’s tariffs kick in, economist breaks down inflation and recession warning signs
After months of delay and backroom dealmaking, the Trump administration has imposed sweeping tariffs on nearly 100 countries, sending U.S. import duties soaring to their highest levels in nearly a century. To help break down the impact of the new tariffs and interpret some signs weโre seeing across the economy, Geoff Bennett spoke with Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Netanyahu says Israel aims to reoccupy all of Gaza militarily
In our news wrap Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says his government aims to reoccupy all of Gaza militarily, Russian President Putin says he hopes to meet with President Trump next week, the FBI is reportedly firing several top officials and a new CDC report says that most Americans now get more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Carville: Democrats have to add states, expand Supreme Court to 'save democracy'
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville on Thursday suggested Democrats should add two states to the country and expand the Supreme Court in order to โsave democracy.โ โThey are just going to have to unilaterally add Puerto Rico and District of Columbia as states, โฆ Theyโre just going to have to do it. And they may...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Mideast experts analyze consequences as Israel considers full Gaza occupation
The Israeli cabinet is in a marathon session debating whether or not to completely reoccupy the Gaza Strip militarily. For two perspectives, Geoff Bennett spoke with David Makovsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Project on Arab-Israel Relations and Yousef Munayyer of the Palestine-Israel Program and Senior Fellow at the Arab Center.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Lebanese Cabinet Approves U.S.-Backed Plan to Disarm Hezbollah Amid Rising Tensions
In a landmark decision, the Lebanese Cabinet has formally approved the framework of a U.S.-backed proposal to disarm Hezbollah, marking a pivotal moment in efforts to consolidate the fragile ceasefire with Israel established in November 2024. The announcement was made by Information Minister Paul Morcos, who confirmed that the government endorsed the 11-point Barrack document, [โฆ]
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:‘Mutually assured destruction’: GOP Rep. Lawler calls for redistricting battles to end
Indiana could become the next major battleground over redistricting.The move follows efforts by Texas Republicans to redraw congressional maps in their favor, a move that sparked threats of retaliation from leaders in blue states. In response, a handful of Republicans are now calling for a ceasefire in redistricting. Geoff Bennett discussed more with GOP Rep. Mike Lawler of New York.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Colombia Reafirms Sovereignty Over the Santa Rosa Island
Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared Thursday that his government does not recognize Peruโs sovereignty over Santa Rosa Island, a disputed Amazonian territory near the tri-border zone with Brazil. Speaking from Leticia, the Colombian city facing the island, Petro accused Peru of violating the 1934 Rio de Janeiro Protocol, which ended a war between the two [โฆ]
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Louisiana’s high Medicaid reliance places state on frontlines of health care cuts
President Trump's big budget law is expected to make the largest cuts ever to Medicaid, a program that currently provides health insurance for some 70 million Americans. As Lisa Desjardins reports, those impacts will be felt in House Speaker Mike Johnsonโs home state of Louisiana, which has one of the highest rates of enrollment in the country.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Experts alarmed over mRNA research cuts
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Cuts to mRNA research stir fears Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr canceled $500 million worth of mRNA vaccine contracts earlier this week, a move decried by scientists and public health experts for leaving the...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:A look at Trump’s legal authority over DC as he threatens federal takeover
President Trump continues to direct his ire at Democrat-run cities for what he calls an out-of-control crime wave, despite FBI data showing crime down in every category. This week, he went as far as threatening a federal takeover of Washington D.C. William Brangham discussed the threats with George Derek Musgrove, author of "Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation's Capital."
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Israel kills 47 Palestinians since dawn on Thursday
Israel kills 47 Palestinians since dawn on Thursday Gaza health officials confirmed that 47 Palestinians were killed by Israel in the enclave since dawn on Thursday.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs kick off new era
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump touts tariffs, seeks to reassure on economy President Trump celebrated his new tariff regime and tried to reassure the public about his economic stewardship Thursday as a trade agenda upending the GOP and the global...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:New book ‘Joy Goddess’ reveals how A’Lelia Walker helped shape the Harlem Renaissance
In "Joy Goddess," journalist and historian AโLelia Bundles brings to life a fascinating and misunderstood figure of the early 20th century. AโLelia Walker was more than a glamorous socialite. She was a cultural catalyst whose salons and soirรฉes became the vibrant center of the Harlem Renaissance. Geoff Bennett spoke with Bundles, who is Walkerโs great-great-granddaughter, about her new book.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of intergenerational communities
What happens when leaders across generations come together to reimagine the future of collaboration? Earlier this year, CoGenerate, a nonprofit that brings older and younger changemakers together, hosted a gathering in Los Angeles to explore partnership. Participants shared their Brief But Spectacular takes on the power of intergenerational communities.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Mamdani rips reported Trump moves in New York City mayor race
New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani heavily criticized reported moves by President Trump regarding the mayoral race. โToday we learned Andrew Cuomo is directly coordinating with Donald Trump, even as this President sends masked agents to rip our neighbors off the streets and guts the social services so many New Yorkers rely on,โ...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump says he is nominating top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board
The appointment is Trumpโs first opportunity to exert more control over the Fed, one of the few remaining independent federal agencies. Trump has relentlessly criticized the current chair, Jerome Powell, for keeping short-term interest rates unchanged.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Live: Trump appoints economic adviser to US Fed board
The US president wants to fill a temporary vacancy on the US central bank board with his adviser, Stephen Miran. On Wall Street, the Dow fell while the Nasdaq rose. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump calls on Intel chief to resign
US president alleges that semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan is โhighly conflictedโ
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump calls for Intel CEO to resign
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump takes aim at Intel President Trump called for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign Thursday, arguing he is โhighly conflicted.โ Chiang Ying-ying, Associated Press โThe CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,โ he wrote on Truth Social. โThere is no other solution to this problem....
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump opens door for 401(k) retirement plans to invest in private equity and crypto
Millions of Americans saving for retirement through401(k) accountscould have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments, according to anexecutive ordersigned Thursday by President Donald Trump that could give those financial players long-sought access toa pool of funds worth trillions.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:These photos were taken with a smartphone โ and you can do this too
We teamed up with photographers to find out how use a smartphone to take wildlife images, snap tiny creatures, and catch birds in action.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Pinterest stock falls 10% after earnings miss
Pinterest reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday, in which it beat on sales but missed on earnings per share.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:EPA moves to claw back $7B 'Solar for All' funds
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA moves to claw back $7B 'Solar for All' funds The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will try to claw back $7 billion doled out by the Biden administration to provide rooftop solar power in disadvantaged communities. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images Under...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Live: Murray Watt says US push to sink global plastics treaty is 'disappointing'
The environment minister says it is "disappointing" some countries, including the United States, are actively trying to sink a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Follow live.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump and Putin to meet in coming days, says Kremlin
Russian leader points to UAE as โperfectly suitable placeโ to host in-person meeting with US president
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift limits on 'roving' LA-area immigration raidsย
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to lift a judgeโs limits on โrovingโ immigration raids in the Los Angeles area. A federal judge last month ruled Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were conducting raids that likely ran afoul of constitutional protections against unreasonable seizures. The limits prohibit ICE from relying on...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump to nominate โloyalistโ Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve board
Miran, who currently sits on the White Houseโs Council of Economic Advisers, would fill the seat through January.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Intel shares drop after Trump calls for CEO to resign immediately
Intel shares were under pressure Thursday after President Donald Trump called for the chipmaker's CEO to resign immediately.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:ICE opening detention tent facility at Texas military base
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expected to begin using a Texas military base to detain individuals who immigrated to the U.S. illegally on Aug. 17. The El Paso-area site, Fort Bliss, is still being developed and will initially receive 1,000 detainees, according to the Department of Defense. Over the next two years, officials plan...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Snowstorm leaves 160yo orchard with $500k damage bill
A spectacular snowstorm leaves the last commercial orchard in the NSW Northern Tablelands with "unprecedented" damage.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:AP report: More FBI leaders forced out, including ex-director who resisted turning over Jan. 6 agents’ names
The FBI Agents Association said in a statement that it was concerned by reports of the firings of senior leaders and that it was reviewing all legal options to defend its members.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Former voice of Big Brother narrowly escapes house fire with wife and baby
The former voice of Big Brother Australia, Mike Goldman, has narrowly escaped a house fire in Brisbane's inner-east with his wife and one-year-old son.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Cambodia and Thailand agree to ASEAN observers to ensure ceasefire holds
Defence officials from the two countries agree to allow observers from the regional bloc to inspect disputed border areas and help ensure hostilities do not resume.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:U.S. Air Force to deny retirement pay for transgender troops being separated from service
An Air Force spokesperson told The Associated Press that โalthough service members with 15 to 18 years of honorable service were permitted to apply for an exception to policy, none of the exceptions to policy were approved.โ
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