Trump shows conviction with Vance VP pick
Former President Donald Trump had many strong vice presidential options available to him. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) could have helped him among Hispanic voters. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) could have helped him with suburban women. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley could have helped him solidify establishment Republicans. And Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) could have […]
Highlights from Day 2 of Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — The second full day of the Republican National Convention featured two of former President Donald Trump‘s fiercest primary rivals praising him onstage. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) both had complicated relationships with Trump in their unsuccessful primary challenges but have ultimately thrown their support for Trump. The […]
Ron DeSantis slams Biden’s ‘Weekend at Bernie’s presidency’
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made his case for the GOP platform at the Republican National Convention, comparing the current president’s tenure to the plot of a popular comedy film. “Our enemies do not contain their designs to between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.,” DeSantis said. “We need a commander in chief who can lead […]
Biden appears to bungle policy proposal in unsteady NAACP speech
President Joe Biden appeared to botch his policy proposal in a shaky speech at the 115th NAACP conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Biden spoke at the conference parallel to the Republican National Convention, attempting to secure his nomination by riling up support among minority voters. However, his speech likely did little to inspire confidence […]
DeSantis dings Newsom for passing gender identity act
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) swiped at Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention after his California counterpart put his signature on a bill prohibiting teachers from being required to advise parents if their child has changed their gender identity. “Honestly, I wasn’t surprised. I’d assumed that they had […]
Biden says Kamala Harris could be president amid age concerns
President Joe Biden suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris could become president. While speaking at the 115th NAACP National Convention, Biden began touting his appointment of several black people to prominent positions of power. After mentioning Harris, he said she could become president. President Joe Biden speaks at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las […]
Senators to receive briefing on Trump assassination attempt
Federal law enforcement officials will provide an all-senators unclassified briefing on Wednesday about the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Briefers will conduct a senator-only conference call in the afternoon that will include officials from the FBI, Department of Justice, and Secret Service, according to the office of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer […]
Stephen A. Smith slams politicians for having ‘audacity’ to ask people to lower political temperature
Stephen A. Smith spoke very harshly against politicians’ requests to tone down the heat of political conversations, saying they are responsible for instigating the current environment. The sports commentator’s heavy criticism comes after former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. Smith expressed gratitude that Trump was not […]
Baltimore sues to remove ‘baby bonus’ from November ballot
The City of Baltimore is suing to block a ballot measure that would offer new parents $1,000 in an effort to fight child poverty. The Baltimore Baby Bonus Fund said it learned Thursday that Baltimore’s mayor and City Council had filed a lawsuit to remove the baby bonus from the ballot. The lawsuit came shortly […]
Philadelphia city workers return to full-time office schedule after lawsuit dismissal
Philadelphia city employees have returned to their offices following a judge’s dismissal of a union’s attempt to halt Mayor Cherelle Parker’s mandate for full-time office attendance. District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees filed a lawsuit claiming this mandate violates its contract and would negatively affect city workers. Representing […]