Retired Maj. Nick Dockery is receiving the Medal of Honor, but he says the recognition is about more than himself. In an interview with NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer, Dockery discussed his focus on mental health awareness and helping others heal from trauma. More: https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/military/afghan-war-hero-medal-of-honor/
Andy Burnham, Labour’s most popular politician, beat the populist right-wing Reform U.K. party in the Makerfield by-election. The decisive victory will energize his bid to become prime minister.
Vice President Vance was once again thrust to the fore in trying to calm GOP unease over the interim deal between Iran and the U.S. on Thursday. It’s no easy task. Several Republican lawmakers and a larger number of prominent conservative commentators are criticizing the deal. Their complaints vary in the specifics, but the common theme is that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) is too soft on Iran and does too little to protect American — and Israeli — interests. #jdvance #trump #iran
The center – encompassing a museum, an athletic center, cafe and restaurant, and a branch of the Chicago Public Library – will officially open to the public on Friday.
In a court filing Thursday, Mangione's legal team said they won't file psychiatric evidence in the 28-year-old's state murder case. The move came a day after his lawyers said they planned to pursue a psychiatric defense.
Vice President JD Vance postponed a planned trip to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks expected to begin Friday, the White House said. Why it matters: The White House said the reason for the change of plans was "logistics." But there were some indications that the background for the decision is connected to the shaky ceasefire in Lebanon . What they're saying: At a press conference on Thursday, Vance said the plans for the talks hadn't been finalized and mentioned the fact that Iranian officials might have technical challenges with their travel arrangements. - "The U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity. But the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable," the White House…
