After Biden’s exit, relieved DNC delegates prep for Chicago upheaval
Joanne Chesley was just returning home from church, when she got the call from a friend informing her President Joe Biden decided to end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic Party’s nominee. Chesley, a pledged Biden delegate from North Carolina, had vocally supported the president’s candidacy this cycle, […]
Van Jones compares Biden dropping out to grandfather having keys taken away
CNN’s Van Jones was visibly upset while appearing on television Sunday, saying that people are “heartbroken” over President Joe Biden’s decision to not continue his reelection bid. Biden revealed his decision through a statement he made on social media, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris shortly afterward. Jones argued that Biden’s decision represents the difference […]
Bill and Hillary Clinton endorse Kamala Harris after Joe Biden quits
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be atop the Democratic presidential ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday. The Clintons said in a statement on X on Sunday afternoon they “are honored to join the president in endorsing Vice […]
David Axelrod says ‘history will honor’ Biden following Biden’s bowing out of 2024 race
Democratic political strategist David Axelrod praised President Joe Biden for ending his bid for reelection after arguing for weeks that he needed to drop out of the election. Biden announced that he would not be seeking reelection in a statement posted to X. He later gave his full endorsement to Vice President Kamala Harris. Axelrod […]
What is the 25th Amendment?
President Joe Biden announced he was not going to seek reelection on Sunday, but stay on as president. But his announcement has already attracted criticism from some he believes if he is not fit to run for reelection, then he should resign the presidency. Following his stumbling debate performance last month, Republicans called on Vice […]
Elizabeth Warren says Harris is ‘ready to step up’ in Biden’s place
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) stated that Vice President Kamala Harris is “ready to step up” as the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee if necessary, citing the “big decision” President Joe Biden needs to make about continuing his candidacy. Warren had been asked about a video Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) released on Friday, in which she […]
Trump campaign reports outpacing Biden in quarter two fundraising surge amid president’s donor concerns
Donald Trump outpaced Joe Biden in second-quarter fundraising, highlighting a surge in donations for Trump as concerns among Democratic donors about Biden’s prospects grow. Republican-aligned groups raised $431.2 million between April and June, significantly more than pro-Biden groups, which garnered $332.4 million. This shift followed Trump’s May 30 conviction, a pivotal moment that united the […]
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a […]
In Trump they trust: Republicans renew their faith in leader
MILWAUKEE — If there was a single unifying theme of the Republican National Convention, it was confidence in the leadership of former President Donald Trump. That’s not to say that making America safe, strong, and great again weren’t important parts of the Republican message over those four nights. But Republican delegates trust Trump to deliver on […]
Social Security update: August direct payment worth $943 goes out in 11 days
Millions of eligible beneficiaries will receive their Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, in 11 days. On Aug. 1, the first payments will be distributed. They are given to those living with a debilitating disability that affects one’s income, according to the Social Security Administration. Applicants who file individually can receive up to […]