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President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Myrtle Beach on Friday. He urged voters to support Darline Graham in her Senate primary contest. Trump tied her campaign to his national policy goals. He told supporters that Graham will protect state interests and put America first. The primary race between Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman has drawn broad attention across the state. Questions arose after a televised debate where Graham answered a question on Taiwan. She stated that she was not fully informed on defense matters. She noted that national security was not her primary focus. Her debate answers drew…

A severe Gary power outage has left thousands of local homes in the dark for eleven straight days. Strong storms hit Northwest Indiana with fierce winds that reached nearly one hundred miles per hour. The heavy winds blew down large trees, snapped power poles, and broke main line connections across the whole area. Because of these broken wires, many thousands of local residents lost power, light, heat, and water service at home. Local families face tough daily struggles as they wait for line fixes. Many people cannot cook meals, run cold refrigerators, or keep vital medicine safe at home. Local…

President Donald Trump wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again. But Pyongyang has given a cautious response and says major changes in US policy may be needed before new talks can take place. Trump has said he hopes to meet Kim later this year. The US president wants to revive the direct diplomacy that marked his first term. The two leaders met three times during Trump’s first term. Their most notable meeting came in 2019, when Trump crossed into North Korea at the Demilitarized Zone. The talks did not lead to a lasting deal on North Korea’s…

The United States now faces a major fiscal test after its national debt passed $40 trillion. The record level has renewed concern over government spending, rising interest costs and the long term health of the US economy. Treasury data showed that total US debt reached about $40.047 trillion. The figure is the highest ever recorded. The new level came less than five months after the debt passed $39 trillion. That fast rise has drawn fresh attention from economists and budget experts. The debt has grown under both Republican and Democratic presidents. It has also risen through several major events. These…

The United States has deported nearly 2,300 Mexican migrants to Guatemala, despite objections from the Mexican government. The move is part of a wider US effort to send migrants to countries other than their own. The Trump administration has made mass deportation a key part of its immigration policy. The latest action shows that the policy is also reaching people who are not citizens of the country receiving them. The migrants were sent to Guatemala after being removed from the United States. Their transfer has raised new questions about the use of third countries in US deportation plans. Mexico has…

The United States is preparing a new round of tough sanctions on Iran as President Donald Trump’s government seeks to increase pressure on Tehran. The plan has also brought a sharp response from China, which has warned that more economic pressure will not solve the dispute. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington plans to use what he called the toughest sanctions in US history. He said the goal is to put more pressure on Iran and force a change in its government. Bessent also called on other nations to join the US effort. China is a key target of…

Hungarian football chief Sandor Csanyi has withdrawn his support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Csanyi said he no longer has confidence in Infantino’s leadership, judgment and ethics. Csanyi is one of Fifa’s eight vice-presidents. His decision is a major blow to Infantino. It also adds to growing criticism from senior football leaders around the world. In a letter sent to Infantino on Tuesday, Csanyi said he had “lost the confidence I previously placed in you”. He also criticised Infantino’s professional judgment, ethical standards and leadership. Csanyi said the dismissal of Fifa chief operating officer Kevin Lamour was the final reason…

Trump has warned Iran trade partners that they may face severe economic penalties if they help Tehran. The warning marks a shift from US military action toward wider economic pressure. Trump said the United States would launch what he called a major economic campaign against Iran. He said firms, banks, airports and state bodies that give Iran support would face “tremendous economic consequences.” He did not say what exact penalties would follow. The warning comes as the conflict nears six months. The war has raised costs and added pressure on Trump as the US midterm elections draw closer. The White…

Comedian Larry David has given his strongest public comments yet about the end of his friendship with lawyer Alan Dershowitz. David said Dershowitz damaged their friendship when he chose to defend Donald Trump. He also said he feels some sympathy for Dershowitz after the death of his son. The two men were once close friends and neighbors on Martha’s Vineyard. They spent time together at each other’s homes and shared a long personal bond. That friendship broke down in 2021. The dispute became public after the two men crossed paths while Dershowitz was buying groceries. Dershowitz later said David refused…

UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July as higher energy prices added fresh pressure to household budgets. The annual inflation rate increased from 2.6% in June, according to the Office for National Statistics. The rise matched forecasts from City economists. It was the first increase in the annual inflation rate since March. Higher gas and electricity prices were the main reason for the rise. The increase came after a sharp rise in the UK energy price cap at the start of July. Energy bills rose by 13% as global energy markets faced major pressure from the conflict involving Iran. The…