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Four killed in shooting during party at a Kentucky home

Four people were killed and three others were wounded in an early Saturday shooting during a party at a home in northern Kentucky, police said. The shooting suspect later died after fleeing the home and leading police on a vehicle pursuit that ended with the suspect's car falling into a ditch, police said. atOptions = { 'key' : 'd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; Police heard shots being fired when they arrived at a home in Florence at about 2:50 am, said Jeff Mallery, the city's police chief. Police found seven shooting victims at the home, Mallery told media during a news conference. Four people were found dead, police said. Three people were taken to a hospital in Cincinnati in critical condition. They were expected to recover, Mallery said. The suspect led police on a chase that ended after his vehicle went off a road and fell into a ditch. The suspect had a self-inflicted gunshot wound and died at a hospital, police said. Police said the suspect acted alone, and there was no ongoing threat to the public. People had gathered at the home for a birthday party for the 21-year-old son of the homeowner, Mallery said. The homeowner died in the shooting, the police chief said. It appeared that the 20-year-old suspect knew people at the party but he had not been invited, Mallery said. A motive was under investigation. 'I know what's going on throughout the nation, but this is the first time that we've had a mass shooting in Florence,' Mallery said. 'Yeah, it is very emotional. My emotions are for the victims, their families, the officers that responded, everybody that was touched by this situation.' Florence is located about 12 miles (19 km) south of Cincinnati, Ohio. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

07 July,2024 02:58 PM IST | Florence | AP
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Joe Biden should step aside says former Obama senior adviser

Former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod has publicly called for President Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 race, citing concerns over Biden's age and performance. atOptions = { 'key' : 'd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; In an op-ed for CNN, Axelrod emphasised that he believes Biden's duty to the country should prompt him to withdraw, suggesting that failing to do so could overshadow his legacy. Axelrod's stance underscores growing pressures within the White House following Biden's lacklustre showing in a recent CNN presidential debate. Axelrod's commentary adds to existing doubts about Biden's campaign, which were not assuaged by the president's recent interview with ABC News. Critiquing Biden's demeanour in the interview, Axelrod described it as displaying "defiant delusion," indicating a disconnect between Biden's self-assessment and public perception, as reported by CNN. Concerns are mounting about Biden's viability as a candidate following what has been described as a devastating performance in Atlanta. Meanwhile, President Biden himself has sought to pivot attention towards contrasting his policies with those of his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. Biden targeted Trump's alleged association with "Project 2025," a contentious platform reportedly aimed at reshaping the federal government along conservative lines. Biden's campaign characterised Project 2025 as a dangerous agenda that threatens fundamental democratic principles, such as reproductive rights and governmental checks and balances. In response to Biden's accusations, Trump distanced himself from Project 2025, claiming ignorance of its details and asserting that it does not represent his official policy platform. Trump's campaign has been keen to clarify that Project 2025 is not endorsed or aligned with their official stance, according to CNN. Amid these political manoeuvres, Biden convened with his campaign co-chairs to discuss the future of his reelection efforts. According to Delaware Sen Chris Coons, a campaign co-chair, the conversation with Biden was characterised by openness and a quest for candid feedback. Coons highlighted Biden's determination to address doubts about his candidacy, particularly within Democratic circles sceptical of his viability as the party's nominee. Following a successful campaign rally in Wisconsin and an interview with ABC News, Biden's aides are optimistic that direct engagement with voters through town halls and press conferences will bolster his image. Coons noted positive feedback from allies regarding Biden's recent public appearances, signalling a strategic shift towards more unscripted interactions to reassure voters. Looking ahead, President Biden is scheduled to hold his first formal press conference since the debate, timed to coincide with the conclusion of the NATO summit. This event is expected to provide a platform for Biden to address pressing issues and reaffirm his leadership amidst ongoing political challenges, CNN reported. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

07 July,2024 02:58 PM IST | Washington | ANI
People walk along a road between the rubble of destroyed buildings in Khan Yunis. Pics/AFP

Hamas signals flexibility in truce talks with Israel

Hamas has signalled a significant shift in its stance towards negotiations with Israel, indicating a willingness to compromise on key demands in pursuit of a truce and potential hostage release agreement. A senior Hamas official confirmed to CNN that the group is prepared to reconsider its insistence on Israel committing to a permanent ceasefire before signing any deal. This development, first reported by Reuters, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas, which has historically demanded Israel agree to a permanent cessation of hostilities as a precondition, is now open to begin negotiations on a temporary truce without this prior commitment, according to CNN. According to the Hamas official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the revised approach would allow for talks on a permanent ceasefire to proceed during the initial phase of the agreement, expected to last six weeks. Crucially, mediators would ensure the implementation of a temporary truce, facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and oversee the withdrawal of Israeli troops while negotiations continue. The draft stipulates that "no later than the 16th day, indirect negotiations will begin between the two parties to conclude the conditions for the implementation of phase 2 of this agreement. The negotiations should be completed before the end of the 5th week of the first phase." The shift in Hamas' position comes amidst renewed indirect negotiations between Israeli and Hamas representatives in Qatar. These talks resumed following authorisation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to engage in detailed discussions aimed at brokering a comprehensive agreement. David Barnea, Director of Mossad, reportedly travelled to Qatar to meet with mediators and discuss the terms of a potential new framework agreement encompassing both a ceasefire and the release of hostages, as reported by CNN. While details of an Israeli draft proposal have surfaced in local media, including provisions for negotiations to begin within a specified timeframe, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office has refrained from confirming the authenticity of these documents. Efforts to secure a deal between Hamas and Israel have encountered significant challenges in recent months, with Netanyahu under pressure from various quarters, including right-wing ministers and families of hostages, to secure the release of Israeli prisoners held by Hamas. President Joe Biden of the United States previously unveiled a three-phase proposal in May, outlining conditions aimed at facilitating the eventual release of all remaining hostages in exchange for a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The conflict between Israel and Hamas escalated following Hamas' attacks on October 7, which resulted in widespread casualties. The subsequent military campaign by Israel has been marked by a high toll on both sides, underscoring the urgency of reaching a sustainable agreement. In response to recent developments, the Prime Minister's Office issued a statement acknowledging that "there are still gaps" between the negotiating parties, CNN reported.

07 July,2024 08:29 AM IST | Gaza Border | ANI
Imran Khan

Imran Khan accused of conspiring to spread anarchy from prison, claims PM's aide

Rana Sanaullah, Prime Minister's Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, stirred controversy on Saturday by alleging that imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was plotting to foment political chaos from inside Adiala Jail. Speaking on Geo News' 'Naya Pakistan' program, Sanaullah asserted that Imran Khan had been prohibited by the court from holding political meetings within the jail premises. "The PTI founder is not authorised to orchestrate plans for chaos while incarcerated," Sanaullah emphasised, pointing to unspecified evidence in possession of authorities that supposedly substantiates these claims. "We don't have audio or video evidence ourselves, but those responsible for security inside the jail do," Sanaullah clarified when asked about the proof of Imran Khan's alleged activities. Sanaullah's remarks followed complaints from leaders of the former ruling party, who asserted they were denied access to Imran Khan at Adiala Jail despite waiting for several hours. The adviser to the Prime Minister also criticised PTI's decision to stage a rally in Islamabad during the holy month of Muharram, suggesting it was aimed at sowing political turmoil, as reported by Geo News. "The PTI's desire to hold a public rally in Muharram is inappropriate and can lead to political chaos," Sanaullah remarked, while distancing the government from the decision to deny PTI permission for the Islamabad rally, according to Geo News. Earlier today, PTI cancelled its Islamabad rally after the federal capital's chief commissioner withdrew the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the event in Tarnol. PTI leaders subsequently approached the Islamabad High Court seeking contempt of court proceedings against the administration for revoking the rally's permission. Expanding on his allegations, Sanaullah suggested that foreign elements supported PTI during the riots on May 9, 2023, following Imran Khan's arrest, with the intent to destabilise Pakistan. "Enemy countries aim to sow anarchy in Pakistan through PTI," he added, referencing the protests that targeted both civilian and military installations including Jinnah House and the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, dubbed as the "Black Day" by the military, leading to arrests under the Army Act. Regarding foreign aid allegedly received by PTI, Sanaullah indicated a willingness to disclose evidence if the federal cabinet decided to make such information public, Geo News reported. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

07 July,2024 08:25 AM IST | Rawalpindi | ANI
PM Starmer holds a press conference after the meeting. Pic/PTI

UK sees new decisions, as PM Starmer holds his first Cabinet meeting

The newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer, held his first Cabinet meeting on Saturday, as his new government takes on the massive challenge of fixing a heap of domestic woes and winning over a public weary from years of austerity, political chaos, and a battered economy. Welcoming the new ministers around the table at 10 Downing St, he said, “We have a huge amount of work to do, so now we get on with our work.” atOptions = { 'key' : 'd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; The raft of problems that they will face include boosting a sluggish economy, fixing a broken healthcare system, and restoring trust in government. Following his meeting, he created the Mission Delivery Boards for his ministers, including British Indian Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, to drive through the change that he said the public had voted for in the general election. Moreover, he also plans to scrap a controversial Conservative policy to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda. “The Rwanda scheme was dead and buried before it started,” Starmer said in his first news conference. “It’s never acted as a deterrent. Almost the opposite.” The Rwanda policy was an attempt made by former the PM, to try to curb migrants from making dangerous English Channel crossings.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

07 July,2024 08:15 AM IST | London | Agencies
Palestinians gather at Yarmouk Stadium to seek shelter amid the rising tensions. Pic/Getty

Palestinians seek shelter in Gaza’s largest football stadium

Thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza have sought refuge in Yarmouk Sports Stadium, one of the largest soccer arenas in the city. Families now scrape by with little food or water as they try to keep one step ahead of Israel’s latest offensive. atOptions = { 'key' : 'd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; With their makeshift tents hugging the shade below the stadium’s seating, their clothes hang in the July sun across the dusty, dried-up soccer field. Under the covered benches where players used to sit, Um Bashar, a displaced woman, bathes a toddler standing in a plastic tub while expressing the problems faced during their constant change of shelters. “We woke up and found tanks in front of the door,” she says. “We didn’t take anything with us, not a mattress, not a pillow, not any clothes, not a thing. Not even food.” She fled with a group of 70 other people to Yarmouk Sports Stadium, which is a little under two-miles (3 kilometres) north-west of Shijaiyah, as it was heavily bombed and largely emptied early in the war. Many of the people who ended up in the stadium say they have nothing to return to. “We left our homes,” said one man, Hazem Abu Thoraya, “and all of our homes were bombed and burned, and all those around us were as well.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

07 July,2024 08:14 AM IST | Gaza | Agencies
The burial ground which spans 2,70,000 feet and sheltered tombs ascending up to 10 terraces. PIC/NY POST

And then there were more

Egypt’s City of the Dead, Aswan, is a gift that keeps giving—if you are an archaeologist. A team recently uncovered more than 36 tombs from an ancient cemetery that had 300 documented tombs so far. And each tomb is said to hold 30 to 40 mummified bodies each. Five years of digging at the site that was once located on the hill near the modern Mausoleum of Aga Khan III, brought up burial grounds spanning 2,70,000 sqft and with tombs ascending up to 10 terraces.  The team of international researchers estimated the site had been in use for around 900 years, between 6 BCE and 9 CE. According to Ayman Ashmawy, who heads Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, 30 to 40 per cent of the remains belong to infants and adolescents, many of whom died of infectious diseases and life-threatening illnesses including anaemia, tuberculosis, and diseased organs.  “Aswan has been a historical meeting point—goods from southern regions of the continent would arrive here, and be dispersed everywhere else,” says Patrizia Piacentini, an archaeologist at the University of Milan, who led the team. Describing one of the mummified remains, she says, “At first, we thought they were mother and child, but new CT scans showed they are two children. We recently found a woman near them, who was likely their mother and the remains of a man, likely to be their father.”  Aswan was nicknamed the City of the Dead after a similar discovery in 2019. A tomb containing the mummies of two children was discovered, and then later, two more remains, presumed to be their parents, were uncovered. Each dig thereafter has uncovered dozens more tombs and provided more clues about the civilisation that thrived there more than 2,000 years ago. Further excavation also revealed that bodies were buried according to their socio-economic classes, with the remains of the elite, entombed at the top of the hill.  900 yrs Estimated use of the site Ungratefulness comes with a cost Woman poisons husband for not appreciating surprise birthday party A spousal squabble took a life-threatening turn when a disgruntled Missouri woman spiked her husband’s Mountain Dew with a weed killer. His crime? Not being appreciative of her efforts to plan and throw him a surprise birthday party for his 50th. According to officials, the man had become suspicious when he noticed that one of the bottles of the fizzy drink in their refrigerator tasted unfamiliar.  When it started revolting inside him and ejecting from both ends, he decided to check CCTV camera footage. It caught his wife pouring the herbicide, Round Up, into his soda. “Michelle admitted to putting the household poison from the basement into the two-litre Mountain Dew bottle,” the police said in an affidavit, “and placing it in the garage refrigerator on the evening of June 23, 2024. Michelle said she was mad and just wanted to be mean.” Now, that’s a tip Pic/The Daily Mail A stranger played fairy godmother to her food delivery partner, by making his wedding dreams come true. Paul Slobodzian attached an endearing note with Erica Hernandez’s chipotle order, expressing his desire to give his fiancée a wedding she deserves. She later shared it on TikTok, where it became viral and and soon the wedding kitty was full. Grateful, they also invited her.   A toast to her toes PIC/ODDITY CENTRAL A British foot model, Emilie Rae, is selling wine, worth £100 (Rs 10,000),  made by crushing grapes with her feet, to the ecstacy of podophiles everywhere. Named as the Simp Wine, Rae also expresses, “I nearly lost my life in the trampling process. When the skin of the grapes break, they become really slippery, I was stomping away, trying to look sexy in this ball gown, and the next minute, I’m flying off to the side.” That gavel didn’t go off! A 90-year-old Chinese woman, identified only by her last name Qin, has been using a hand grenade to crack nuts for 20 years.  She only realised she had been gambling with her life when some handymen pointed out it was a hand grenade. For the die-hard fans A member of the University of Nebraska, Barbara Weitz, recently proposed rooms to be made for urns containing the mortal remains of Cornhuskers, as the team’s fans are called, under the Nebraska Memorial Stadium. What was made as a light-hearted suggestion, was eventually considered to make up the budget shortfall.  Typo frees murderer A small mistype in prisoner number set an American man free. Amarion Sanders, charged with murder, was accidentally dismissed from Cuyahoga County Jail in Ohio instead of another prisoner with a similar number. Sanders, who was held in connection with a gun-shooting in September last year, is now on the run with the police hot on his heels.

07 July,2024 07:35 AM IST | Egypt | A Correspondent
Biden addresses the press. Pic/PTI

It was a bad episode, no serious illness: Joe Biden on debate

US President Joe Biden has dismissed concerns about his health and doubts about his re-election bid in November, defending his poor performance in the presidential debate as a “bad episode” and insisting that only “the Lord almighty” could persuade him to exit the race. Following his performance in the debate last week, some of his own Democratic Party leaders had started urging him to step down and his approval rating plummeted. “It was a bad episode. No indication of any serious condition. I was exhausted. I didn’t listen to my instincts in terms of preparing and had a bad night,” Biden said during his first interview after the debate. “Because I was sick. I was feeling terrible. The doctors were with me and they also did a test to see whether or not I had some infection, a virus. I didn’t. I just had a really bad cold,” he said and reiterated multiple times that he was running for the presidency. He also stated that nobody questioned his age when he introduced the effective policies for the nation. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

07 July,2024 07:25 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Iranian reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins the presidential run-off elections in Shareh Qods, west of Tehran on July 5, 2024

Iran gets a heart surgeon and reformist as new leader

Reformist candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s runoff presidential election on Saturday, defeating hard-liner Saeed Jalili by promising to reach out to the West and ease enforcement of the country’s mandatory headscarf law. Pezeshkian also ensured no radical changes would be made to Iran’s Shiite theocracy in his campaign, as he has held Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the final arbiter of all state matters in the country. A vote count offered by authorities put Pezeshkian as the winner with 16.3 million(1.63 crore) votes to Jalili’s 13.5 million(1.35 core) in Friday’s election. Supporters of Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and long-time lawmaker, entered the streets of Tehran and other cities to celebrate his victory. “In the end, someone from my hometown and the west of Iran came to power,” said Taher Khalili, a Kurdish-origin Iranian who runs a small tailor shop in Tehran. “I hope he will make the economy better for small businesses.” Newspaper headlines with election news on sale at a stall in Tehran on July 6, 2024, the day after the nation held presidential elections. Pics/PTI However, the increasing tensions about the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, Iran’s advancing nuclear program, and a looming US election could put the peaceful relations between Tehran and Washington at risk. “Dear people of Iran, the elections are over and this is just the beginning of our cooperation,” Pezeshkian wrote on the social platform X, which is still banned in Iran. “The difficult path ahead will not be smooth except with your companionship, empathy, and trust. I extend my hand to you and I swear on my honour that I will not leave you alone on this path. Do not leave me alone.” Global leaders across different countries have congratulated Pezeshkian on his victory, including a message sent by the Chinese President, Xi Jinping on Saturday. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

07 July,2024 07:23 AM IST | Dubai | Agencies
Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip waiting on the Egypt side of the Rafah crossing. PIC/AFP

Israel conducts military ops in Jenin; five killed

The Israeli military said Friday it was conducting counterterrorism activity that included an airstrike in the area of the West Bank city of Jenin. Palestinian authorities said five people were killed. atOptions = { 'key' : 'd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; The military said Israeli soldiers had “encircled a building where terrorists have barricaded themselves in” and the soldiers were exchanging fire, while an airstrike had “struck several armed terrorists” in the area. The Palestinian Health Ministry said five people died but did not provide any information on their identities. No further details were immediately available from either side. Israel approves 5,300 new homes  The Israeli government has approved plans to build nearly 5,300 new homes in settlements in the occupied West Bank, a monitoring group said, the latest in a campaign to accelerate settlement expansion, aimed at cementing Israeli control over the territory and preventing a future Palestinian state. Word of the decision emerged as diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the nine-month war in Gaza. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

06 July,2024 06:56 PM IST | Jerusalem | Agencies
Donald Trump. File Photo

Trump denies knowing Project '25, his allies' sweeping plan to transform US govt

Donald Trump distanced himself Friday from Project 2025, a massive proposed overhaul of the federal government drafted by longtime allies and former officials in his administration, days after the head of the think tank responsible for the program suggested there would be a second American Revolution. atOptions = { 'key' : 'd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; "I know nothing about Project 2025," Trump posted on his social media website. 'I have no idea who is behind it. I disagree with some of the things they're saying and some of the things they're saying are absolutely ridiculous and abysmal. Anything they do, I wish them luck, but I have nothing to do with them.' The 922-page plan outlines a dramatic expansion of presidential power and a plan to fire as many as 50,000 government workers to replace them with Trump loyalists. President Joe Biden's reelection campaign has worked to draw more attention to the agenda, particularly as Biden tries to keep fellow Democrats on board after his disastrous debate. Trump has outlined his own plans to remake the government if he wins a second term, including staging the largest deportation operation in U.S. history and imposing tariffs on potentially all imports. His campaign has previously warned outside allies not to presume to speak for the former president and suggested their transition-in-waiting efforts were unhelpful. Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts said on Steve Bannon's 'War Room' podcast Tuesday that Republicans are 'in the process of taking this country back." Former US Rep. Dave Brat of Virginia hosted the show for Bannon, who is serving a four-month prison term. 'We are in the process of the second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be,' Roberts said. Those comments were widely circulated online and blasted by the Biden campaign, which issued a statement saying Trump and his allies were "dreaming of a violent revolution to destroy the very idea of America.' Some of the people involved in Project 2025 are former senior administration officials. The project's director is Paul Dans, who served as chief of staff at the US Office of Personnel Management under Trump. Trump's campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt was featured in one of Project 2025's videos. atOptions = { 'key' : 'd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; John McEntee, a former director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office in the Trump administration, is a senior adviser. McEntee told the conservative news site The Daily Wire earlier this year that Project 2025's team would integrate a lot of its work with the campaign after the summer when Trump would announce his transition team. Trump's comments on Project 2025 come ahead of the Republican Party's meetings next week to begin to draft its party platform. Project 2025 has been preparing its own 180-day agenda for the next administration that it plans to share privately, rather than as part of its public-facing book of priorities for a Republican president. A key Trump ally, Russ Vought, who contributed to Project 2025 and is drafting this final pillar, is also on the Republican National Committee's platform writing committee. A spokesperson for the plan said Project 2025 is not tied to a specific candidate or campaign. 'We are a coalition of more than 110 conservative groups advocating policy and personnel recommendations for the next conservative president," a statement said. 'But it is ultimately up to that president, who we believe will be President Trump, to decide which recommendations to implement.' The Democratic National Committee said the plan and the Trump campaign are part of the same 'MAGA operation.' A Biden campaign spokesperson said that Project 2025 staff members are also leading the Republican policy platform. 'Project 2025 is the extreme policy and personnel playbook for Trump's second term that should scare the hell out of the American people," said Ammar Moussa. On Thursday, as the country celebrated Independence Day and Biden prepared for his television interview after his halting debate performance, the president's campaign posted on X a shot from the dystopian TV drama 'The Handmaid's Tale' showing a group of women in the show's red dresses and white hats standing in formation by a reflecting pool with a cross at the far end where the Washington Monument should be. The story revolves around women who are stripped of their identities and forced to give birth to children for other couples in a totalitarian regime. 'Fourth of July under Trump's Project 2025,' the post said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

06 July,2024 06:55 PM IST | Miami | AP
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