Daily Briefing: A king or a president?
Former President Donald Trump got an important political and legal win. Hurricane Beryl's explosive increase is a warning sign of this year's intense hurricane season. Copa America's U.S. hosts are out of the tournament.
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What does the immunity ruling mean for the election?
The Supreme Court’s blockbuster decision on Monday granted presidents immunity from criminal prosecution for some of their official actions and a presumption of immunity for others.
The ruling means the presumptive 2024 GOP nominee Donald Trump - already a convicted felon - will not be tried during the campaign on charges that he tried to steal the 2020 election from President Joe Biden.
Presidents are "Entitled to at least presumptive immunity". Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the 6-3 majority that the only actions that can clearly be prosecuted are those taken outside of a president’s official duties.
Trump got "all the immunity he asked for": Legal issues will continue to dog the Trump campaign, but there won't be as many of them thanks to the Supreme Court.
A king or a president? Biden denounced the ruling saying it effectively ends the long-held principles in the United States that "there are no kings in America" and that "no one is above the law."
Beryl breaks record as earliest ever to hit max strength
Hurricane Beryl became the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record Monday night, with winds up to 160 mph as it barreled into the southeast Caribbean. The explosive increase in wind speeds is a record for the strongest hurricane this early in the season. Those are ominous signs of what weather experts see as danger ahead in what is expected to be a hyperactive season for major storms. Experts say Beryl's quick emergence is a "massive warning sign."
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The Biden campaign is in damage control
Joe Biden's reelection campaign begins this week in full-on damage control after the president's disastrous debate performance, seeking to assure top donors Biden can still win the election, rejecting calls that he bow out and trying to convince voters that he's up for another term. His next moves will be watched closely, with panic at a fever pitch. Democrats have an Aug. 7 deadline to hold their virtual nomination, in order for Biden to make the general election ballot in Ohio. Here's a recap of everything Democrats are doing.
Not even Samuel L. Jackson can save Britain's ruling Conservative party
On July 4, America’s Independence Day, Britain is all but certain to vote out the ruling center-right Conservative Party after 14 tumultuous years. Amid moribund economic growth and decaying infrastructure, support for the Conservatives has hit record lows, with the party on track for its worst-ever election result. As the going gets tough, Conservative lawmakers are turning to American tropes — the gritty 2005 Samuel L. Jackson basketball drama “Coach Carter” – for inspiration. Read more
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USMNT is out of Copa America
Gregg Berhalter's tenure as U.S. head coach could be on the line after his team failed to advance from the group stage of the Copa America following their crushing 1-0 defeat by Uruguay in Kansas City on Monday. The American tournament hosts failed to deliver and were knocked out after Uruguay sealed the top spot and Panama secured second place. Asked whether he thought he was the right person to lead the team up to the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Berhalter was in no doubt. Read more
Photo of the day: USA's Coco Gauff wins Wimbledon opener
Day 1 of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships saw plenty of action as tournament favorites Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka successfully advanced to the second round. Here's what to watch Day 2 from London.
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