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Biden to address country from Oval Office Wednesday night

Oval Office address: President Joe Biden will speak to the country Wednesday for the first time since leaving the presidential race. The president wrote on X that he will discuss how he “will finish the job for the American people.” The address will begin at 8 p.m. ET. Details > 

Biden’s back: Biden left Delaware, where he was recovering from COVID-19 following his decision to end his campaign, and returned to the White House on Tuesday evening. The president tested negative for the virus as of Tuesday, according to a letter from his physician. Wednesday’s address presents Biden with an opportunity to make a case for his legacy since he won’t be on the ballot in November. Read more >

Netanyahu looks to boost US support in speech to Congress, sparking protests

Joint meeting of Congress: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak before Congress on Wednesday with hopes of boosting U.S. support for Israel in its fight against Hamas. Netanyahu is expected to receive a warm welcome from Republican lawmakers, but many Democrats and independents plan to boycott his appearance. Vice President Kamala Harris’ absence is among the notable absences. As president of the Senate, she would traditionally sit behind whatever dignitary is speaking, but she said a long-scheduled trip will keep her away from the address. Read more > 

Protests: Netanyahu’s visit has sparked waves of protests in Washington. Approximately 200 protesters have been arrested after they gathered in the Cannon Rotunda to protest the Israeli government, according to U.S. Capitol Police. What we know >

Salt Lake City named host of 2034 Winter Olympics

‘We’re back, baby!’: Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics after a Wednesday vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris.
This is the second time Salt Lake will host the Games, after previously hosting the 2002 Games. The latest >

FBI chief to face questions over Trump assassination attempt

Capitol Hill testimony: FBI Director Christopher Wray will testify Wednesday at a congressional hearing about the agency’s investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The hearing will present Wray’s latest and potentially most detailed comments about the campaign rally shooting. Lawmakers will likely press the FBI director for new information about the gunman’s motive, which has not been released. What to know > 

Pennsylvania commissioner testimony: Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday about the assassination attempt. Paris said each day, he’s learning “multiple new facts” about the shooting as the investigation continues. He provided background on Pennsylvania State Police’s role the day of the rally. Details > 

Bodycam video: A newly released video shows confusion among authorities in the immediate aftermath of the attempted assassination. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, shared the video on X. In it, authorities can be seen on the roof of a building where the gunman was shot and killed moments after his attempt at Trump’s life. The footage was released the same day Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned following calls to step down from lawmakers in both political parties who questioned the agency’s actions. The latest >

Elon Musk: I’m not donating $45M a month to Trump

Elon Musk: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said in an interview on X that former President Donald Trump showed “great courage” in surviving the attempted assassination, but that he is not donating $45 million of his own money a month to bolster the former president’s campaign, calling media reports “simply not true.” The campaign rally attack led Musk to endorsing Trump for November’s election, a move the CEO says is not based on Trump’s “cult of personality” but instead a set of shared values. Read more >

Chicago prepares for ‘upwards of 25,000’ additional migrant arrivals ahead of DNC

Influx of migrants: Chicago’s deputy mayor of immigration said Tuesday that officials are anticipating and preparing for the possibility of a large influx of migrants from the southern border to coincide with the city’s hosting of the Democratic National Convention. Officials are expecting to need upward of 25,000 more beds for migrants. The latest > 

Zoom in: During last week’s Republican National Convention, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the busing of people who crossed the southern border to other cities would continue “until we finally secure our border.” An additional 25,000 migrants would mark a large escalation in Abbott’s program. Chicago has welcomed more than 45,000 migrants aboard nearly 950 buses to the city since August 2022. Read more >

Migrant caravan treks through Mexico, headed toward US border >

HSI warns of dangers of crossing border illegally >

 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING 👀

We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!

• Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina.

• Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the Zeta Phi Beta sorority at a conference in Indianapolis.

• Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance attends a fundraising reception in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

• A DNC committee meeting will be held to consider the approval of plans to nominate the party’s presidential candidate via a “virtual roll call” before the convention.

• House lawmakers are expected to vote to certify a task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
  

NEWS ACROSS AMERICA

A saucer-shaped vehicle was recently spotted near Area 51, a magnet for reports of UFO activity, in Nevada. Photos > 

The former Illinois deputy accused of shooting Sonya Massey in her own home worked for six different agencies over the course of four years, state records revealed. The investigation > 

A messy luggage pileup was spotted at a Honolulu airport due to a technical issue. Take a look > 

A group of Tennessee moms are celebrating a win after negotiating with local school officials to secure half-hour recesses for all elementary school students in a district. Their push > 

Sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say. Research details > 

An Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy is set to take effect Monday. What to know > 

Part of Yellowstone National Park has been shut down after officials say a hydrothermal explosion scattered debris and destroyed a nearby boardwalk that visitors were standing on. Video > 

One of the women who spotted a missing Michigan teen Sunday credited divine intervention for the sighting, saying she feels like “it was a God thing.” Read more > 

Federal investigators found more than two dozen children working in Las Vegas valley pizza restaurants working more hours than federally allowed and sometimes performing dangerous tasks while on the job, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The latest > 

The owner of McKamey Manor, a Tennessee haunted attraction known for its intense scare tactics, now faces charges. What we know > 

Are you in the market for a new pickleball paddle … or maybe thousands of them? An online auction out of Indiana will be held of the entire inventory of the now-defunct business, Pickleball Rocks. Details >

This Colorado carousel still runs over 100 years later

🎠 A more than 100-year-old carousel in Colorado still runs with its original animals, motor and paint. Check it out > 
 
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