LIVE NOW: Department of State Daily Press Briefing

Published on August 15, 2024

The Department of State daily press briefing with principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel is held at 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 15. ...

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Economy Continues Recovery From Recession With 0.6 Percent Growth

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Palm Beach Officials Mull Closing Mar-a-Lago Amid Heightened Security

August 15, 2024
Heightened security protocols at and around former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club have Palm Beach, Florida, officials contemplating its closure.The U.S. Secret Service ramped up its protection of the former president’s estate, along with his other properties, after the July 13 attempt on his life.One change was the closure of a portion of South Ocean Boulevard, which borders the club.The