Manafort backs out of Republican National Convention role: Report
Paul Manafort, once the chairman of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, has backed out of his unpaid role as an adviser for the 2024 Republican National Convention, according to a report from the New York Times. In March, it was reported that the Republican Party had plans to bring Manafort on in an advising role […]
Vulnerable Democratic senator backs Laken Riley immigration bill ahead of tough re-election in red state
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., supports an immigration bill named after late Georgia college student Laken Riley, despite previously helping to block the bill, ahead of a tough re-election battle. are doing. “Keeping Montanans safe is my top priority. That’s why I reiterate my call on the Biden administration and Congress to do more to secure […]
Vulnerable Senate Democrat backs Laken Riley Act after calling border crisis ‘unacceptable’
A day after calling the border crisis “unacceptable,” Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) on Thursday became the first Senate Democrat to support the Laken Riley Act. The Montana Democratic Party’s outspokenness on immigration comes as it faces a difficult re-election battle in a red state where its past three elections were narrowly won. “Keeping Montanans safe […]
Maxine Waters backs FDIC chair after sexual harassment report
The top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee said an independent investigation into sexual harassment and fraud at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has disproportionately focused on the agency’s current Democratic leadership, and his Republican predecessor. He strongly criticized the third-party investigation, arguing that it was not enough for the government. In a […]
Mercedes-Benz Backs Away from Electric Vehicles amid Weak Sales
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has backed away from its pledge to fully transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030 after sluggish sales, shifting away from gasoline cars, which remain in high demand among car buyers. We are proceeding with the transition. According to Bloomberg UK, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said: Said Shareholders said Wednesday that […]
Columbia Law backs its graduates after conservative judges said they won’t hire them
Columbia Law School Dean Gillian Lester on Tuesday stood by the graduates after a group of conservative judges said they would not hire them following weeks of pro-Palestinian protests on campus. . Lester said in a statement that Columbia Law graduates are “consistently sought after by major employers in the private and public sectors, including […]
Jackie Lacey, 1st Black L.A. D.A., Backs Nathan Hochman over George Gascón
Jackie Lacey, the first black and first female Los Angeles County district attorney who lost to George Soros-backed George Gascón in 2020, has endorsed challenger Nathan Hochman in the 2024 district attorney race. . The Hockman camp is statement Monday: Jackie Lacey, a lifelong Democrat and the first woman and African American to serve as […]
Nancy Pelosi Backs Democrat Efforts To Keep Mike Johnson In Speaker Position
Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) faces newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Calif.) after the House elections were held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on October 25, 2023. -Louisiana). (Photo by Wynn McNamee/Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke Mallory6:13pm – Monday, May 6, 2024 Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she […]
Nancy Pelosi Backs Mike Johnson for Speaker
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Monday she supports Democratic efforts to keep House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) in power. Pelosi said she supports House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ plot to keep Johnson as Speaker. Pelosi said her support for Johnson “supports the integrity of the House of Representatives and will not allow it […]
Georgia Republican backs Biden, blasts those in party who ‘fall in line’ with Trump
Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Jeff Duncan (R) announced Monday that he will support President Biden in the November election and criticized other Republicans who are “aligned” with former President Trump. In an editorial published in atlanta journal constitution “It’s disappointing to see more Republicans following in President Trump’s footsteps,” Duncan said Monday. He said he […]