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Second Left-Wing ‘Squad’ Member Loses Primary Bid

Democratic Rep. Cori Bush lost Wednesday to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell in the primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, according to a New York Times projection. Bush lost by 5.6 percentage points, but received 45.6% of the popular vote, while Bell received 51.2%. according to According to The New York Times, Bush is […]

Beware the Ides of July: Trump assassination attempt, Biden ends reelection bid

It is my custom this month to write a post entitled “Beware the 15th of August.” It is an interpretation of Shakespeare where Julius Caesar is warned to “Beware the 15th of March.” Mid-March meant disaster for Caesar. And over the years, I have found that August (often the midpoint) is one of the most […]

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is ‘delighted’ by ‘Veep’ resurgence after Harris bid, hopes it helps her campaign

“Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus said she was “pleased” the political satire show was being revived after Vice President Harris became the leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, and said she thought the show would help her campaign. “It was an incredible thing. The ratings went up 350 percent,” Louis-Dreyfus said. Entertainment Weekly“I’m very happy. […]

Lander mayoral bid to set off political musical chairs for Dems

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander’s run for mayor is setting off a game of political musical chairs, with other left-leaning Democrats vying for a seat once thought untouchable. While it’s unlikely that Lander would challenge Mayor Adams in the 2025 Democratic primary, it would set up a crowded race for comptroller next year and […]

Freedom Caucus Rep Wins Primary Bid Against Republican Challenger

Republican Rep. Andy Ogles won his primary election in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District on Thursday, defeating Nashville City Councilwoman Courtney Johnston, according to a New York Times projection. Ogles He received 56.3% of the votes. Johnston This contributed 43.7%. according to At the time of writing, he told The New York Times: approved Johnston, a […]

Paramount Global receives competing bid of up to $43B from Apex Capital

Investment firm Apex Capital Trust said Wednesday it had submitted a competing proposal to acquire Paramount Global for up to $43 billion in an all-cash deal. Paramount has a 45-day “go-shop” period during which it can secure new deals following its merger deal with David Ellison’s Skydance Media. Paramount and National Amusements did not immediately […]