Martin Mull, actor known for Roseanne and Arrested Development, dies age 80
Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including Roseanne and Arrested Development, has died, his daughter said Friday. Mull’s daughter, TV writer and comic artist Maggie Mull, said her father died at home on Thursday after “a valiant […]
Former Attorney General Bill Barr wonders who is keeping Biden in the race and why
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania — Bill Barr, who twice served as the attorney general of the United States, said watching the presidential debate Thursday night between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump left him mad. “I was a little angry,” he said bluntly. “And wondering who are the people who have essentially encouraged and […]
Los Angeles mayor celebrates $250 million homeless program as homelessness shrinks for first time in six years
As the Supreme Court makes it easier to restrict homeless encampments, Los Angeles celebrated the first decline in its homeless population in years. Data released Friday show homelessness dropped on two levels in the past six years. Overall, homelessness decreased by 2.2%. That number accounts for people who have found emergency lodging or are sheltering […]
New York Times editorial board urges Biden to step aside after debate fallout
The New York Times’s editorial board published an article urging President Joe Biden to step out of the race following his disastrous performance at Thursday night’s debate against former President Donald Trump. The authors said the debate ruled out “sufficient rationale for why Mr. Biden should be the Democratic nominee this year.” “At Thursday’s debate, the president needed to […]
Trump takes post-debate victory lap at Virginia rally
Former President Donald Trump traveled to Virginia for a celebratory rally Friday afternoon, taking what amounted to a victory lap following the first debate of the 2024 presidential election. Trump won Thursday night’s debate with President Joe Biden, according to flash polls, largely by not losing it. On the debate stage, Trump delivered his answers […]
Biden campaign says no conversations about president stepping aside
President Joe Biden‘s reelection campaign forcefully pushed back against speculation Friday that Democratic operatives and power brokers might urge the president to bow out of the 2024 election. Biden delivered a debate performance against former President Donald Trump on Thursday night that prompted panic within the party and could solidify voters’ concerns about his age. Biden, who […]
Trump on message is bad news for Democrats
While the main takeaway from Thursday night’s presidential debate was the diminished mental faculties of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump showed just how formidable he is when he is disciplined in his rhetoric. The Trump that showed up to the debate last night was one who is at ease and on message as […]
Obama weighs in on support for Biden following nightmare performance
Former President Barack Obama stood behind President Joe Biden after his disastrous debate performance on Thursday. “Bad debate nights happen,” Obama said. “Trust me, I know.” Obama backed up Biden while many observers want others to take his place as the Democratic nominee. “But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought […]
Gavin Newsom distances himself from replacing Biden after debate disaster
President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance has Democrats scrambling for a plan B on Friday, but one of the top contenders, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, keeps saying he’s not interested. Newsom insisted he will not be the 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, telling a scrum of news reporters following the debate, “Our nominee is Joe Biden. I’m looking forward to […]
DNC stands by Biden as best candidate to beat Trump- Washington Examiner
ATLANTA — The head of the Democratic National Committee is trying to ease the concerns of party operatives and lawmakers rattled by President Joe Biden‘s opening 2024 debate performance. Chairman Jaime Harrison downplayed the rank-and-file reaction to Biden’s debate Thursday night, conceding it “started off a little slow” but remaining adamant that it “ended strong.” […]