Trump dodges power transfer query as Harris sets Fox News appearance
Trump avoids committing to peaceful power transfer while Harris schedules Fox News interview. US warns Israel on Gaza aid Biden faces pressure on arms transfers. SBA disaster loans depleted after hurricanes
Donald Trump avoided a direct answer when asked about a peaceful power transfer after the upcoming election‚ falsely stating that such a transfer occurred in 2021 His campaign has been marked by threats insults and unusual events including a dance party that upset musician Rufus Wainwright whose song was used without permission
Kamala Harris is set to appear on Fox News today (10/16/24) at 6 pm Eastern. The Vice President aims to reach a wider audience before the election following her recent chat with radio host Charlamagne tha God Yesterday‚ a Georgia judge blocked a rule that wouldve required counties to hand-count ballots a move critics argued could cause chaos next month
The US government has issued a warning to Israel demanding improvements in Gazaʼs humanitarian situation Within a month Israel must enhance access to food and medicine for civilians or face potential suspension of arms transfers Joe Biden faces pressure from some voters to halt weapon supplies to Israel
The Small Business Administrationʼs disaster loan program has run out of funds after Hurricanes Helene and Milton This could slow recovery operations for millions of victims Meanwhile Tropical Storm Nadine might form in the Atlantic later this week but its unlikely to threaten the US mainland
The move will restore benefits to about 820 former service members who were kicked out of the military because of their sexual orientation
In a significant development hundreds of “Dont Ask Dont Tell“ veterans were granted honorable discharges yesterday. This policy‚ in effect from 1994 to 2011 led to the forced removal of over 13000 troops due to their sexual orientation Most were honorably discharged
Archaeologists have discovered a hidden tomb at Petra the ancient city in Jordan made famous by Indiana Jones films. Human remains and artifacts found in the chamber could provide insights into the mysterious people who built it Interestingly a vessel nearly identical to the Holy Grail seen in “The Last Crusade“ was among the items unearthed
Lastly a disturbing incident involving police brutality has come to light. Body-cam footage showed officers beating Tyron McAlpin a disabled Black man in Arizona this August. McAlpin who is deaf and has cerebral palsy faces charges of resisting arrest but officials are reviewing the case after the videos release
