Dems claim it would be ‘political suicide’ to challenge Kamala Harris: CBS’s Margaret Brennan
“Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan said she has been told by people within the Democratic Party following President Biden’s decision Sunday not to seek reelection that it would be “political suicide” to challenge Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination. Harris emerged as the front-runner to win the nomination after Biden announced he would not run […]
Manchin considering rejoining Democratic Party to challenge Harris
Sen. Joe Manchin (Ind.-West Virginia) is considering running against Vice President Harris for the Democratic nomination. A source familiar with Manchin confirmed that the West Virginia senator is considering re-registering as a Democrat in order to seek the nomination. LIVE UPDATES: Biden endorses Harris after dropping out of 2024 race Manchin had considered running in […]
Margaret Brennan: Sources say it would be 'political suicide' for another Democrat to challenge Harris
CBS News’ Margaret Brennan said sources had warned her that it would be “political suicide” for another Democrat to challenge Vice President Harris for the party’s nomination. President Biden announced he was dropping out of the race on Sunday and quickly endorsed Harris as his successor. Brennan responded to his CBS News colleague Robert Costa, […]
Speaker Johnson dangles probe of Dem cover-up on Biden, suggests GOP will challenge efforts to replace him
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he sees President Biden’s behavior deteriorating behind the scenes and suggested Republicans are discussing investigating a Democratic cover-up. But Johnson (R-Louisiana) also suggested Republicans are likely to challenge any efforts by Democrats to replace Biden at the top of the list, as Republican nominee Donald Trump continues to […]
Teamsters exec announces challenge to O’Brien after RNC speech
After speaking at the Republican National Convention, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Vice President John Palmer announced he was challenging current president Sean O’Brien. In the letter, Palmer formally announced his candidacy for Teamsters national office in the 2026 election and called on all Teamsters members to join him in forming a slate of opposition candidates […]
Fed judge tosses GOP challenge to Nevada’s mail-ballot counting rules
LAS VEGAS — Republicans have vowed to continue their legal challenge to Nevada’s 2021 law that allows mail-in ballots received up to four days after Election Day to be counted on the ballot. U.S. District Judge Miranda Du said the plaintiffs, who include the Republican National Committee, the state Republican Party, Trump’s 2024 campaign and […]
China and Russia challenge NATO at UN
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to force a reduction of NATO’s operations in Europe as a condition of future negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, according to Russia’s top diplomat. “A political and diplomatic settlement should be accompanied by specific steps for removing the threats to the Russian Federation emanating from the Western, Euroatlantic […]
Driver wins challenge of $9,000 increase in property tax value on car in Durham – WTVD-TV
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — New details have emerged in a Troubleshooter investigation into a huge property tax increase on a Durham woman’s car: Rather than simply pay the higher rate, she sued the county. Shirley Davis has filed a complaint with the Durham County Board of Equalization. She is disputing her 2024 tax bill on […]
Famed investor Mario Gabelli preparing possible challenge to Paramount deal: ‘Operation fish bowl’
Billionaire investor Mario Gabelli’s investment firm is seeking more details on the valuation of National Amusements’ assets, the investor told Reuters on Friday, suggesting the company may challenge a landmark entertainment deal sealed this week. Skydance Media and Paramount Global agreed to merge on Sunday in a deal that would see Skydance acquire National Amusements, […]
‘One Chip Challenge’ sparks lawsuit after teen Harris Wolobah’s tragic death
A lawsuit was filed Thursday in the death of a Massachusetts teenager who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media. Harris Worova, a 10th grade student from Worcester, died on September 1, 2023, after eating Paki chips as part of Paki’s “One Chip Challenge.” An autopsy revealed that Worova died […]