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The four-day convention in Chicago begins Monday, about a month after President Biden ended his reelection campaign as a growing number of Democrats questioned the octogenarian’s ability to handle the duties of commander in chief for another four years. Democrats quickly united behind Harris, who named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The official schedule has not yet been […]
The family of late R&B legend Isaac Hayes has announced they are suing Donald Trump for the unauthorized use of the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” at his campaign events. Hayes, who co-wrote the song for Sam & Dave, has his estate controlling the rights. The family is demanding $3 million for copyright infringement, claiming […]
Former President Donald Trump will return to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for a live interview with the platform’s owner, Elon Musk, on Monday, August 12th. This marks Trump’s first appearance on X since being banned for nearly two years following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The live conversation, scheduled for 8 […]
Both Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his Democratic counterpart, Vice President Kamala Harris, have agreed to meet in a debate on Sept. 10. The network’s announcement on Thursday came shortly after Trump told a news conference that he had agreed to three debates with Harris in September on separate networks. Trump is rejoining the ABC […]
Missouri U.S. Rep. Cori Bush lost the Democratic primary for the state’s 1st Congressional District to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, backed by pro-Israel groups. Bush, known for her progressive views and part of the “Squad,” faced significant opposition due to her criticism of Israel and support for Palestinians. This opposition was a factor […]
A conservative nonprofit, True the Vote, has spurred efforts to challenge voter registrations across the U.S., using an app called IV3 to review and question voter eligibility. This initiative has led to the submission of over half a million challenges resulting in errors and unnecessary strain on election officials. Many of these challenges have targeted […]
CNN has reported Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, according to multiple sources. The selection caps the Midwestern Democrat’s short but swift ascent from a relative unknown to a leading driver of the party’s attacks on Donald Trump and the MAGA agenda. Walz is a former educator, congressman and served in […]
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed in a recent video that he once placed a dead bear in New York’s Central Park as a prank. A decade ago, the bear, killed by a motorist, was left in the park with a bicycle on top, sparking a city-wide mystery. Kennedy, recounting the story to […]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced the No Kings Act to counter the Supreme Court’s recent decision granting presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within their official duties. This legislation aims to clarify that presidents are not above criminal law and asserts that Congress, not the Supreme Court, determines the application of […]
In a significant prisoner swap between the United States, its allies, and Russia, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were among over a dozen prisoners released. The deal involved 16 political prisoners, journalists, and others, including five Germans, exchanged for eight Russians held in the U.S., Germany, Norway, Slovenia, […]
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