Reform UK backs candidates who promoted online conspiracy theories | Politics

Reform UK has chosen to support candidates who have promoted conspiracy theories online, called the climate emergency a “hoax” and expressed vaccine skepticism. These fringe opinions and others were raised by a group of seven candidates selected to run from right-wing populist parties in the next general election, including some analysis. This includes candidates who […]
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey backs anti-Israel protesters at Columbia

Jack Dorsey expressed support for anti-Israel demonstrators who occupied Columbia University buildings. The Twitter co-founder posted and shared several messages on X criticizing law enforcement’s response to protesters. Dozens of demonstrators were arrested after being forcibly removed from the building. Dorsey, who stepped down as CEO of the company then known as Twitter in 2021, […]
RNC Chair Michael Whatley Backs Off Pledge to Spend ‘All Day Every Day’ Working to Elect Donald Trump to Instead Try to Save Mike Johnson

The newly sworn-in Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman has already backtracked on his promise to spend “every day” of 2024 trying to elect Republican candidate Donald Trump president again, and instead spent much of Tuesday in a corner. He is withdrawing his pledge to spend money to save the Speaker of the House of Representatives, […]
Columbia backs off as Trump blames Biden for antisemitic protests

The university campus becomes the new southern boundary. How so many university presidents capitulated to a small group of protesters who hate Israel has become America’s hottest issue. This undoubtedly points to a breakdown in order in this country, especially in our elite institutions, which were once revered and now serve as paragons of despicability. […]
Alvin Bragg Backs Down from Wanting Trump in Jail

Democratic Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Tuesday withdrew his request to New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Marchan to jail former President Donald Trump for violating a gag order, court reporters said. President Trump appeared to criticize Bragg’s bluff, saying in April that it was a “huge honor” to be a “modern-day Nelson […]
Target on his back: Republican Jewish Coalition backs Bob Good’s primary opponent after vote against Israel aid

The Republican Jewish Coalition is endorsing Rep. Bob Good‘s (R-VA) primary challenger after he opposed aid to Israel amid its fight against Hamas. RJC CEO Matt Brooks blasted Good’s record in a statement on Monday and endorsed his opponent, Republican state Rep. John McGuire, who the RJC says has “made his support for Israel clear.” […]
George Stephanopoulos shocked governor still backs Trump

The ‘Fox & Friends’ co-hosts discuss the terse exchange between ABC’s George Stephanopoulos and New Hampshire Gov. source
Draymond Green confidently backs 76ers in Knicks playoff series

Draymond Green, who has already been excluded from the playoffs and podcasting, doesn’t believe in the Knicks. “as [Sixers backup center] Paul Reed said, “We’re not fooling anyone, but we wanted the New York Knicks. They’re the easier team to beat.” Paul Reed said that, but I don’t say that,” Green said on “The Draymond […]
Rand Paul warns Trump would lose support if he backs bills

Sen. Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, predicted that former President Donald Trump would lose supporters if he supports the foreign aid bill moving forward in the House. “If Trump supports canceling this monstrous foreign aid debt, he will lose the very supporters who make up his vanguard. Mark my words.” Paul tweeted. President Joe Biden […]
Second GOP House Representative Backs Effort To Oust Speaker Johnson

(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) OAN’s Avril Elfie11:17am – Tuesday, April 16, 2024 A second House Republican supports replacing House Speaker Mike Johnson. advertisement On Tuesday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) threatened to vote to oust Mr. Johnson (R-Louisiana) unless he did so first. He is the second Republican to file a motion against Johnson, after […]