Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chooses Nicole Shanahan as his running mate
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has chosen Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. Kennedy is pursuing an independent bid for the White House, surprising Democrats across the country. Shanahan is a California lawyer and philanthropist, but he has never held elected office. Kennedy, a former Democrat, made the announcement in Oakland, California. Without party backing, Mr. Kennedy faces the difficult task of getting on the ballot because of different rules in 50 states. He is currently choosing a running mate, since about half of states require candidates to nominate candidates before they can apply for ballot access.
Russia continues to blame Ukraine for concert attack
MOSCOW (AP) – Russian officials have denied last week's attack on a concert hall in Moscow, despite vehemently denying any involvement in Kiev and claiming responsibility for the Islamic State group. continues to claim that Ukraine and Western countries were involved. Alexander Bortnikov, head of the Federal Security Service, also admitted that the arrested suspects were “Islamic extremists” without presenting any evidence, but President Vladimir Putin linked the attack to Ukraine. followed a similar argument. An Islamic State-affiliated group claimed to have carried out the attack, and U.S. intelligence agencies said they had information supporting the group's responsibility. French President Emmanuel Macron said France also had information pointing to “IS entities” as the perpetrators of the attack.
Israel and Hamas face off as international pressure mounts for ceasefire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with an attack on Israel. He on Tuesday slammed a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a moratorium on fighting, saying it emboldened Hamas to reject another cease-fire offer. As the war in Gaza stretches into its sixth month, both sides publicly claim victory is near and reject international efforts to stem the bloodshed. Israel says expanding its ground offensive into the densely populated city of Rafah will help it achieve its goals of dismantling Hamas and returning large numbers of hostages. Hamas announced it would hold hostages until Israel agreed to end the war.
Judge issues gag order barring Donald Trump in hush money case
NEW YORK (AP) – A New York judge has issued a gag order barring Donald Trump from publicly commenting on witnesses, prosecutors, court officials or jurors in his upcoming hush-money criminal trial. The order cites the former president's history of making “threatening, inflammatory, and defamatory” statements against people involved in his lawsuits. Judge Juan M. Marchan's ruling mirrors President Trump's gag order in the Washington, D.C., election interference criminal case. The trial came a day after President Trump rejected the defense's bid to postpone the Manhattan trial until the summer and ordered it to begin on April 15. If a date is set, it will be the first criminal trial for a former president.
Ukrainian Navy says one-third of Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed and are inoperable
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine's navy spokesman says the Ukrainian military has sunk or disabled a third of all Russian warships in the Black Sea, and Russia's military strength remains strong as the war enters its third year. He said it was a big blow to the country. Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletentchuk told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the latest attack on Saturday night occurred on the Russian amphibious landing ship Kostyantyn Orshan, which was resting at a dock in Sevastopol, Russian-occupied Crimea. He said he attacked Ski. The ship was part of Ukraine's navy until Russia seized it after annexing the Black Sea peninsula in 2014. Pletentchuk previously announced that two other amphibious ships of the type, Azov and Yamal, were also damaged in Saturday's attack, along with Ivan Khur Intelligence. ship.
Court to reconsider Chasing Horse's request to dismiss charges
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The seven-member Nevada Supreme Court will reconsider Nathan Chasing Horse's request to dismiss the wide-ranging charges against him. He is accused of leading a cult, taking underage wives and sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls. This is the latest development in a series of long-running legal challenges by the former “Dances with Wolves” actor, with the case stalled for nearly a year. The high court's 4-3 decision to reconsider Chasing Horse's claim came after a three-judge panel upheld the charges and refused to retry him. The court has not said when it will make a decision. Chasing Horse has pleaded not guilty in the Nevada case.
President Trump sells 'God Bless the USA' Bible for $59.99
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is peddling Bibles as he runs back to the White House. The presumptive Republican nominee posted a video on his Truth Social platform Tuesday urging his supporters to purchase the “God Bless the USA Bible.” The book was inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood's patriotic ballad “God Bless the USA,” which President Trump takes to the stage at rallies.
The Bible is the latest commercial venture President Trump has pursued during his 2024 campaign. Last month, he debuted a Trump-branded sneaker line, including $399 gold Never Surrender high-tops. Trump also sold digital trading cards and books. The effort comes as President Trump faces mounting legal claims as he battles four criminal indictments and civil charges.
