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What’s going on…
– New Poll show Who is leading in key battleground states?
– Top House of Representatives Committee Threatening the Biden administration over border documents…
– Republican Senator Requesting increased security Second assassination attempt on President Trump…
Sabotage
The top Senate Democrat accused the Biden-Harris administration of “obstructing” its requests for information. Assassination attempt Potential failures by former President Trump and the U.S. Secret Service.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) within the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has “largely neglected its duties by resisting our requests for documents, evidence and information necessary for our investigation.”
The Democrat reiterated his disappointment with the Department of Homeland Security, adding that he was “angry” that the department had not been more “upfront.” …read more
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, speaks to reporters after being briefed by President Biden's campaign advisers as he takes questions about Biden's reelection campaign, at the Capitol in Washington, July 11, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Mohat
Trump assassination attempt
Equal Protection: Republican senators call for increased security after second assassination attempt on Trump …read more
There's a horse in the house: Woman who once lived next door to Trump suspect Ryan Routh says he was a 'weird guy' …read more
“Personal Vengeance”: How investigators are probing the motive behind the attempted assassination of President Trump …read more
Life imprisonment?: Florida to file more charges against suspect in attempted assassination of President Trump …read more
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – AUGUST 23: Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel on August 23, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Kennedy announced that he was suspending his presidential campaign and endorsing Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
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The White House
Whale's Tale: Authorities begin investigation of RFK Jr. in beach massacre …read more
People lost in space: As astronauts remain in orbit, watchdog groups file lawsuit over NASA 'space czar' Harris' emails with Boeing …read more
Capitol Hill
Proactive Actions: Top House committee threatens Biden administration over Harris border dossier …read more
“Mentally abnormal”: Republican lawmakers accuse liberal PAC of bizarre text-messaging scheme posing as allies …read more
Long list: Democrats have repeatedly used violent rhetoric against the former president. “It's time to target Trump.” …read more
Call for votes: Speaker Johnson advances shutdown-proof House bill with additional measure to block foreigners from voting …read more
House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving forward with the federal funding plan despite opposition from Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie. (Getty Images)
Tales from the Trail
Debate failure?: Few Harris and Trump supporters say debate made them reconsider their vote: poll …read more
Hanging Endorsements: The last major union that has yet to endorse Harris vs. Trump nears final decision …read more
The most important battlefields: New polls show Harris and Trump have the edge in the most crucial battlegrounds …read more
“Full speed ahead”: Governor Sanders begins campaigning as President Trump's top surrogate in key battleground states …read more
Fountain of Youth: Obama reportedly appears on TikTok to try to woo young voters to Harris …read more
GAINESVILLE, VIRGINIA – SEPTEMBER 13: Former US President Barack Obama takes a selfie with a fan on the first tee during the Friday Four-Ball in the first round of the 2024 Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on September 13, 2024 in Gainesville, Virginia. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Nationwide
“The choice is easy”: Trump campaign calculates how much Americans would pay if tax cuts expire …read more
5-6 times a week: The influx of Haitians has raised major safety concerns for Springfield residents. …read more
People watch as officers from the Springfield Police Department investigate Springfield City Hall after a bomb threat was made on the building earlier in the day, September 12, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio. Government buildings and schools were evacuated following an alleged bomb threat on Thursday in Springfield, Ohio, local media reported. The small city has been reeling from the center of anti-immigrant conspiracy theories amplified by Donald Trump. Springfield has been in the spotlight in recent days after an unfounded story about Haitian immigrants eating pets went viral on social media, with former Republican president and current White House candidate Trump pushing the story despite it being found to be false. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/AFP) (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images)
Plummeting numbers: Migrant border encounters returning to Trump-era levels: CBP …read more
“Crazy idiot”: Foreign fighter in Ukraine recalls Trump shooter Ryan Routh as a “wacko” with a “savior complex” …read more
CCP Repression: China cracks down on U.S. exports of weapons minerals …read more
The California Conspiracy: California Republicans oppose bill that would give unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants …read more
The Great Waltz in China: State committee candidate Waltz reportedly a member of the Chinese Communist Party …read more
It's all a “hoax”: Ohio Governor says bomb threats against Springfield came from “overseas,” contradicting Democrats' claims …read more
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