Israel assures US it won’t strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not hit Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran’s missile barrage earlier…
US to send $375 million in military aid to Ukraine, including medium-range cluster bombs
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will send Ukraine an undisclosed number of medium-range cluster bombs and an array of rockets, artillery and armored vehicles in a military aid package totaling about…
Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ FBI official says
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The gunman in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump searched online for events of both Trump and President Joe Biden, looked up information about explosives over the last five years and eyed…
Trump holds first outdoor rally since assassination attempt as Democratic convention continues
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — Holding his first outdoor rally since surviving last month’s attempted assassination, Donald Trump on Wednesday railed against Vice President Kamala Harris’ approach to national security in North…
Hageman calls Kamala Harris ‘DEI hire’
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman on Tuesday criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her a “DEI hire.” The comments followed Sunday’s announcement that President Joe Biden would not seek reelection….
DC delegation questions indictment
• Trio want answers on Biden’s handling of classified documents By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — For the second time, Wyoming’s congressional delegation is calling an indictment of former President Donald Trump a political ploy…
Hageman endorses Trump for president in 2024
CHEYENNE (WNE) —Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., on Wednesday announced her endorsement of former President Donald J. Trump as he runs for president again in 2024. Hageman issued the following statement in a news release: “I believe that Donald Trump was one of the best presidents of my lifetime. His policies were…
Governor Gordon and other Republican Governors Oppose President Biden’s WOTUS Rule
Governor Mark Gordon and 24 other Republican governors issued a joint letter to President Joe Biden opposing the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and are calling on him to delay implementation until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a…
Simpson honored at White House
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Retired U.S. Sen. Al Simpson received the nation’s highest civilian honor Thursday: the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Ninety-year-old Simpson is a pillar of Wyoming politics. He served in the…
Gordon says state ready to challenge vaccine mandate
By The Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming is prepared to challenge a federal vaccine mandate in court, Gov. Mark Gordon declared in a statement Thursday. President Joe Biden Thursday announced sweeping new policies that require employers…