Everybody vs. Biden Debate rivals sparred on everything from criminal justice reform to women’s rights. No Images? Click here By Holly Thomas Thursday, August 1EVERYBODY VS. BIDEN Everyone took turns squabbling with former Vice President Joe Biden at Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential debate. Sen. Cory Booker and Julián Castro both landed solid hits, but it was unclear if the damage to Biden was severe enough to knock him from his front-runner perch. [HuffPost]JAY INSLEE CALLS TRUMP A WHITE NATIONALIST AT DEBATE Asked about immigration reform, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said: “I think we’re missing two central statements... No. 1: We can no longer allow a white nationalist to be in the White House,” Inslee said to applause. “And No. 2, we have to make America what it’s always been. A place of refuge.” [HuffPost]RNC HOST CITY ALREADY HAVING REGRETS Republican Party leaders scoping out locations to renominate Donald Trump for president next year have arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina, a city that has labeled his statements “racist” and that almost wishes it had never invited the GOP in the first place. [HuffPost]TRUMP RATCHETS PRESSURE ON IRAN The Trump administration has placed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. The action blocks Zarif from accessing the U.S. financial system and is an escalation in Trump’s campaign of “maximum pressure” against the Islamic Republic. [HuffPost]N.Y. SAYS NO TO GUN-TOTING TEACHERS New York has banned schools from arming teachers and other non-security staff under a new law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). The measure exempts school resource officers, police and other law enforcement staff. [HuffPost]OSAMA BIN LADEN’S SON CONFIRMED DEAD Hamza bin Laden, the son of Osama bin Laden and heir to al Qaeda leadership, is dead, according to The New York Times. He was apparently killed in the past two years, but it took time to confirm his death. The United States reportedly had a role in the killing, though details are still unknown. [HuffPost] . FEDERAL RESERVE CUTS INTEREST RATES The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since 2008, citing concerns about the global economy and muted U.S. inflation. The cut lowered the U.S. central bank’s benchmark overnight lending rate to a target range of 2.00% to 2.25%. [Reuters]ANOTHER GOP REP QUITS Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Texas) announced that he will not seek reelection in 2020, becoming the fifth congressional Republican in just two weeks to announce an imminent retirement. 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Your Daily Horoscope Web Version | Update preferences | Unsubscribe | Subscribe Facebook Tweet Forward Written by Tarot.com's Rick Levine All creative power extends infinitely outward. Your manifestation sector is lit up as a new month begins, and you have the drive and tenacity to do something that hasn't been done before. Anything that appears to be holding you back, particularly in the area of your career, is mere illusion. Any old triggers that surface today are here to remind you of your growth. You are never limited when your creative process comes from a place of love. Tune into your higher mind to bring down to earth that which is your true purpose on the planet. View your weekly and monthly Aries horoscopes on HuffPost >> There is a place of serenity within your mind that is your home. As August commences, your relationship to your innermost self is illuminated. You possess a magnanimous ability to deal proactively with other people's issues today, so stay rooted in truth if something unexpected comes your way. Regardless of what anyone else brings to you, there's no need to abandon yourself for the sake of another. When you are grounded in your own self-value, you can create a win-win situation for the highest good of all. Cultivating inner peace connects you to the cosmic grid. View your weekly and monthly Taurus horoscopes on HuffPost >> To share is to strengthen, so be on the lookout for opportunities to collaborate. The month of August offers you expanded capacity to recognize another as yourself through powerful communication, which is free of force. Your partnership sector is highlighted with a free flow of blessings from your own realm of self-expression. Even if you encounter someone who seems to have a vastly different view, see yourself in your brothers and sisters right there. Love is the universal language and will keep your world spinning round. View your weekly and monthly Gemini horoscopes on HuffPost >> The power to work miracles belongs to you. Your expanded sense of personal confidence is amplified by taking responsibility for what is occurring in your world. Value yourself in the face of no agreement. Any pushback from your relationships is only there to test how well you stand up for yourself. You cannot be harmed; make your innocence manifest to everyone by being proud of your truth. Act to correct error; listen and learn to undo. Your acts of service affect positive change, even in the smallest interpersonal interactions. View your weekly and monthly Cancer horoscopes on HuffPost >> Humility and illusions cannot coexist now. Your presence is the present as this new month continues your birthday season. The best gift you can give is your authenticity, and this creates a safe container for others to do the same. You don't have to have it all together. Expressing your vulnerability in trying times creates connection and is a powerful inspiration to the world. Embrace your expression of exuberant passion and cultivate intimacy through the sharing of your best self. See yourself in everyone and be a stand for love. View your weekly and monthly Leo horoscopes on HuffPost >> Your imagination and intuition are powerful creators, but anything that shows up as a limitation is likely unreal. Whenever you seem stuck in sadness or anger, remember you will awaken, and that these are merely dreams. Any fears present are an indication of forgetting your perfect safety, since all attack is self-attack. Restore to your mind what is already there by being willing to accept the truth of your connection to all that is. The memory of love brings invulnerability with it. William L. Watkinson wrote, "Better to light one candle than to curse the darkness." View your weekly and monthly Virgo horoscopes on HuffPost >> Perfect comfort comes from perfect trust. The start of August heralds a strong sense of teamwork, collaboration, and future-forward thinking. If something in your system feels murky or your emotional foundations uncertain, remember that only love is real. Judge not what you don't know, and communicate clearly and directly. Overanalyzing the motives of others is hazardous; you can't fully know what's in another's head. To become lost in endless interpretation of error only gives it power. Listen with your heart to truly understand. View your weekly and monthly Libra horoscopes on HuffPost >> Your vigilance is a sign of your deepest desires. Fortunately, it may seem like you are making the easiest choice ever -- that of knowing yourself and bringing your full power to the world. Explore what you can offer to your industry or community that hasn't been done before. Your unique visualizations of how you desire to show up positively influences your career path when you express yourself in an innovative manner. Thinking big picture captivates the imagination of others. Inclusion is total, and creation is without limit. View your weekly and monthly Scorpio horoscopes on HuffPost >> What you perceive is what you teach. What you teach is what you learn. What you learn is what you are. In every moment, you choose between your own rise or demise. As August begins, your mind is in high places and the benevolent cosmos further inspires you to blaze your own trail. Transform your experiences of hardship into gold by sharing the lessons you master and support anyone who turns to you for guidance. Encouraging others helps you to crystallize your own wisdom. View your weekly and monthly Sagittarius horoscopes on HuffPost >> In order to receive something, sometimes you have to give it away. Your leadership skills are key as others look to you for support today. Keep an eye out for potential joint ventures as the cosmos encourages you to indulge in sharing the wealth. Be direct in your intentions; miscommunication may result in crossed wires. Your first responsibility is to your own integrity, and by demonstrating wholeness within, you can extend it to others. Your real gifts are free. You do not have to be rich to be generous. View your weekly and monthly Capricorn horoscopes on HuffPost >> What you perceive in others you are strengthening in yourself. Relating righteously to anyone you encounter causes you to be a superhero in the universe. Regardless of any perceived chaos, choose to operate from a place of love. Listening more than you talk enables you to walk in someone else's shoes; you may not need all the words you think. View your partnerships and commitments in the highest light and with positive regard. When you speak to the best in others, you often find they rise to the occasion. View your weekly and monthly Aquarius horoscopes on HuffPost >> Health is inner peace, and all you need is to decide. You see what you believe today, and your body can't help but follow. The power of your thoughts cannot be understated, especially when it comes to your physical well-being. As the month of August rolls in, direct your ambition first to be a champion of wellness in all dimensions of self. You can make grand strides toward your long-term goals in the material world when your mental state is in harmony. Gratitude is the open door to abundance. View your weekly and monthly Pisces horoscopes on HuffPost >> Your Daily Horoscope ... Read more » 3:30 AM