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Passing the torch: President Joe Biden delivered an Oval Office address Wednesday outlining his decision not to seek reelection. Saying that defending democracy is more important than any title, Biden told the nation “the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation.” Biden insisted for months that only he could go up against Trump and win the 2024 election, but that changed after his widely criticized debate performance in June. The president withdrew from the race Sunday, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Here are key takeaways from Biden’s address >
Push for Harris: While delivering his remarks, Biden briefly mentioned Harris. “She’s experienced. She’s tough. She’s capable. She’s been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country,” he said. Following Biden’s speech, first lady Jill Biden posted on X, thanking supporters for putting their trust in her husband. “Now it’s time to put that trust in Kamala,” she ended the post. What to know about Kamala Harris >
Biden’s to-do list: In addition to Biden explaining why he ended his campaign, he listed off his priorities for his time remaining in office. Growing the economy, calling for the release of hostages in Gaza, protecting the planet and Supreme Court reform are among his top goals. Read more >
Resuming in-person duties: Following a negative COVID-19 test, Biden is resuming in-person duties. He is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. The latest >
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Veepstakes: The Democratic National Committee plans to start a virtual roll-call vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, if she is the only Democrat running for the nomination, on Aug. 1. If she wins the nomination, the DNC expects Harris to select a running mate by Aug. 7. Here are a few candidates Harris may pick as her VP >
‘Lyin’ Kamala’: Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Wednesday, holding his first rally since Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee. At the rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, the former president turned his full focus on Harris, calling her a “lyin, L-Y-I-N,” “incompetent” and “ultra-liberal candidate.” Where Harris, Trump and RFK Jr. stand on the issues >
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Intercepted: Fighter jets intercepted Chinese and Russian bombers off the coast of Alaska from China and Russia, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced Wednesday. NORAD said it detected and tracked two Russian TU-95 and two Chinese H-6 military aircraft that were operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, and its fighter jets from Canada and the U.S. intercepted the four aircrafts. What to know >
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Netanyahu visit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress on Wednesday, as his U.S. visit has been met with boycotts and protests. While speaking to lawmakers, the prime minister thanked President Joe Biden for his support, introduced hostages and hostage families in attendance, acknowledged those who lost family members in Israel and launched a blistering attack on protesters advocating for a cease-fire to the war in Gaza. Netanyahu accused protesters of being “Iran’s useful idiots” and siding with Hamas, adding that “Israel will always defend itself.” Recap of his remarks >
Netanyahu address absences: Many Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, skipped Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress. Harris, who serves as president of the Senate and would traditionally sit behind foreign leaders, says a long-scheduled trip kept her away Wednesday. Read more >
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Black market: Foreign superpowers are getting in on the marijuana business in Oklahoma, from the Chinese Communist Party to Mexican cartels and the Italian mafia. New numbers from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics estimate more than 70% of illegal growing operations in the state have international ties. The market is oversaturated with crime, cutting the legs out from under legitimate licensed growers. And those illegal operators are, in turn, feeding a black market the state can’t seem to control. Full report >
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Tech outage: CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm that crashed millions of computers worldwide last week, is offering its partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card as an apology, according to industry publication TechCrunch. In an email posted to X, CrowdStrike reportedly said the company recognizes the “additional work” caused by the July 19 crash. The CrowdStrike outage affected companies worldwide across multiple industries, including banks, airlines, railway companies, hospitals, 911 services and some broadcast news operations. Details >
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President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet with families of Americans held hostage by Hamas.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the American Federation of Teachers convention in Texas.
First lady Dr. Jill Biden visits France for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Arraignment for two Uvalde, Texas, officers indicted over the Robb Elementary School shooting response is scheduled for Thursday.
Comic-Con opens in San Diego.
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Two men in Utah have been sentenced for leading “canned” mountain lion hunts — a hunt involving animals that are kept in a confined area through various means, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. The investigation >
At least nine people were injured after an escalator fire broke out at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Wednesday. Watch >
The attorney representing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis has released video of the former Denver Broncos player being handcuffed and taken off a United Airlines flight from Colorado to California. The video >
A California woman is the first patient to have a robotic exoskeleton suit through health insurance in the Bay Area. How it happened >
An Arizona woman hiking a bucket-list climb to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome fell to her death during a sudden storm. The latest >
Two parents were arrested Tuesday after intentionally locking their children in a trailer, according to Tennessee deputies. The investigation >
Lawyers for Idaho college killings suspect Bryan Kohberger want a judge to move the murder trial away from the county. What to know >
A fire burning in Oregon is the largest active blaze in the nation. The latest >
The Missouri Supreme Court halted the release of a man whose murder conviction was overturned — just as he was about to walk free. Details >
Hawaiian Airlines is investigating how a Hawaii family’s 7-year-old English bulldog named Jello wound up hundreds of miles from its intended destination. Jello’s journey >
Two fishermen in New Hampshire are safe after a whale surfaced and capsized their fishing boat. Read more >
Some of the top lobster catchers from around the country flocked to Florida this week, all for one prized shellfish: the lobster. What we know about lobster miniseason >
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Conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly called President Joe Biden “incompetent and inefficient” and “the second worst president this country has ever had” following his prime-time address to the nation about his decision not to seek reelection.
O’Reilly appeared on NewsNation’s “CUOMO” Wednesday evening and criticized Biden’s farewell address. 📺 Watch >
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This NewsNation email is written by Caitlyn Shelton and NewsNation staff.
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