Judge refuses George Santos’s request to strike identity theft charges from using donor’s credit cards
As former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) inches closer to trial for defrauding campaign donors, his motion to dismiss charges has been struck down. U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert turned down Santos’ request to dismiss three charges of aggravated identity theft and theft of public money against him, according to the Associated Press. Santos was expelled […]
Downtown Milwaukee restaurants see lackluster business during RNC: ‘Would have just closed my doors’
As the Republican National Convention took over downtown Milwaukee this past week, restaurants and bars were hopeful of the economic impact hosting a big event could bring to the city. Milwaukee doesn’t host big events like the Super Bowl or other events that showcase the city, so this was set to be a first of […]
Florida man arrested, accused of making threats against Trump, Vance on social media
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, and their families on social media was arrested on Friday, police said. The Jupiter Police Department said in a news release that officers arrested Michael W. Wiseman on charges of written threats to kill. He […]
Whitmer focuses on policy at NAACP event
(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defended President Joe Biden at this week’s NAACP Convention in Las Vegas amidst growing calls across the party for him to drop out of the race. The contrast is notable. The governor is a top name floated in the Democratic Party as a replacement for the president, even […]
Democrats begin to plant seeds for open convention
As a growing chorus of lawmakers continues to call on President Joe Biden to step aside as the party’s nominee, several prominent Democratic lawmakers and operatives are discussing and publicly endorsing the idea of an open nominating process at the Democratic National Convention. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) became the second Democratic senator to call on […]
Harris positions to be Biden’s ultimate closer, or eventual replacement
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as both the top surrogate for President Joe Biden‘s 2024 reelection campaign and the leading pick to replace him should the president choose to step aside from the top of the party ticket. While Biden continues to quarantine in Delaware while recovering from COVID-19, Harris continues to hit the […]
Top US general urges Russia not to give Houthis anti-ship missiles
Russia’s prospected interest in sending anti-ship missiles to the Houthis, an Iranian-backed militant group, threatens to “broaden the conflict,” the top U.S. military officer warned. “We’d prefer them not to do that,” Gen. C.Q. Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Friday at the Aspen Security Forum. “They’re a sovereign nation, they’ll […]
Biden’s legacy is a failed presidency
Democrats trying to convince Joe Biden to quit the presidential race are using flattery to make him acquiesce. They’re thanking him for saving the country from his predecessor, Donald Trump, telling him he’s been one of the best presidents ever, and then suggesting he step aside to preserve his legacy. Leaving aside whether or not […]
Drone strike on ‘impenetrable fortress’ Tel Aviv shatters image of city’s invulnerability
The surprise drone strike by the Houthis against Tel Aviv took Israelis by surprise, shattering the assumption that the city was an “impenetrable fortress.” Israel’s second city is guarded by a once-thought-impregnable shield of air and missile defense systems, which has shielded it from every missile attack fired against it during the war in Gaza. […]
Trump speaks with Zelensky about assassination attempt in believed first call since leaving office
Former President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone, ostensibly for the first time since leaving office in January 2021. As his chances of victory in the November election appear to grow, some world leaders have started making limited overtures to Trump in preparation for a possible second presidency. One of […]