‘Firestorm’: Philly Mayor May Have Just Accidentally Leaked Kamala Harris’ VP Pick
According to Philly Magazine’s Ernest Owens, Philadelphia Mayor Sherrell Parker may have let slip in an ill-timed tweet on Friday that Kamala Harris has chosen Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as her running mate. Parker tweeted a video promoting the Harris and Shapiro campaigns, with a caption that suggested Harris was her choice. I’m proud to […]
IOC defends Olympic boxers in gender eligibility controversy amid firestorm
The International Olympic Committee insisted on Thursday that the women’s boxing athletes “complyed with the eligibility and participation regulations of the competition, as well as all applicable medical regulations established by the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit (PBU).” The IOC statement came after Algerian boxer Imane Kherif defeated Italy’s Angela Carini by forfeit, allowing her to […]
Netanyahu urges unity, but stirs a firestorm inside and outside Capitol
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery speech to parliament on Wednesday, prompting a boycott by Democratic lawmakers inside the Capitol and sparking massive protests outside, intensifying a partisan fight over Israeli-Palestinian relations that is expected to continue until the November election. Addressing a rare joint session of Congress, Prime Minister Netanyahu detailed the […]
Shadowy ad cartel that targeted news outlets faces legal firestorm after bombshell House report
At least two Republican state attorneys general are considering legal action against members of a shadowy cabal that allegedly controls 90 percent of global marketing spending over allegations they conspired to withhold advertising money from conservative media, according to information obtained by The Washington Post. The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee said the Global Alliance for […]
Political firestorm roils President Biden’s re-election bid
President Joe Biden’s reelection effort has been embroiled in a political storm following his widely panned debate performance, with some on the political right calling for his removal from office under the 25th Amendment and some on the political left calling for him to drop out of the presidential race, but Biden, who is seen […]
Firestorm erupts over requiring women to sign up for military draft
Senate Democrats have added language requiring women to register for the draft to the annual defense authorization bill, but that has sparked a backlash from Republicans and social conservatives, complicating the chances of the bill getting any time in the Senate before Election Day. Conservatives, led by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), are sure to try […]
NY v Trump: Former president unleashes social media firestorm ahead of jury deliberation
Former President Trump launched a fierce tirade on social media ahead of the jury’s verdict in the trial, which begins in New York on Wednesday. The trial began just after 10 a.m. ET, with Judge Juan Marchan reading instructions to the jury calling for a verdict before moving on to reach a verdict on charges […]
Even talk of a Netanyahu visit stirs firestorm of controversy
of Violent conflict is causing headaches That comes as President Biden and other Democratic leaders try to strike a delicate balance between supporting America’s closest Middle East ally at war while condemning elements of Netanyahu’s military. strategyresulting in the deaths of thousands of civilians in Gaza. The move is reminiscent of Netanyahu’s last joint address […]
Trump downplays Kristi Noem’s puppy shooting firestorm
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem may have taken a big chance after all. Former President Donald Trump defended Nomu from the uproar that erupted after she said in her memoir that she had shot and killed a 14-month-old wire-haired pointer named Cricket. “Until this week, she was doing incredibly well, but she was hit hard. […]
Ex-Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade doesn’t regret Fani Willis affair, but the firestorm it started: ‘American as apple pie’
Former Donald Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade suggested in a new interview that he doesn’t regret his affair with Fani Willis, but rather expressed remorse for the heated controversy it sparked. Wade made the comments in his first sit-down since stepping down from the Georgia election interference case in March after a judge ruled that either […]