‘There’s No Evidence’ for Criticisms of Walz’s Claims About His Military Record
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” co-host Amna Nawaz argued that there was “no evidence” behind the Trump-Vance campaign’s criticisms of 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz (D), the governor of Minnesota, about his military record, including that Walz had allegedly carried a weapon in a “war,” a criticism the Harris-Waltz campaign acknowledged was legitimate, calling […]
Ex-Trump defense chief urges Walz to clarify military record amid scrutiny
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has called on Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) to disclose his military history amid Republican allegations that Walz lied about details of his military service. “I think some of the attacks are unfounded,” Esper, who served under Trump, told CNN on Friday night. “I think some […]
New Jersey restaurant Meximodo smashes world record for largest tequila library
A restaurant has broken the Guinness World Records for having the largest tequila collection on the planet — and it’s not in Mexico. Meximod, which opened in Metuchen, New Jersey, last November, boasts the world’s largest collection of agave spirits, a claim Guinness World Records adjudicators confirmed at a gala on July 24. The restaurant […]
Trump slams Tester’s record in Congress, calls him a ‘radical left lunatic’ at Montana rally
During a campaign rally in Montana on Friday night, former President Trump criticized Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), who is facing a tough re-election campaign this fall, criticizing his record in Congress on issues such as the southern U.S. border and calling him a “far-left lunatic.” “For years, Tester has presented himself as a moderate in […]
Lawmakers clash in Vance-Walz military record fight
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Trump accuses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz of running on a ‘fake record’ at Montana rally
Former President Donald Trump, at a campaign rally in Montana on Friday, accused Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, of running on “fake biographies.” Trump’s plane was diverted to Billings earlier in the day due to mechanical problems, but he appeared on stage at Bozeman’s Breeden Fieldhouse an […]
GOP Senate nominee and veteran Hung Cao slams Tim Walz’s military record: ‘Blatant lies’
BRISTOL, Va. – Virginia Republican Senate candidate and Navy SEAL veteran Hun Kao on Friday blasted Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz for telling “blatant lies” about his military history while campaigning in southwest Virginia. “For 20 years they’ve been letting this guy get away with the lie that he deployed to Iraq, which he […]
Veterans in Congress jump into Vance-Walz military record fight
Veterans in Congress are choosing sides in a battle over the military record of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), who was recently accused of “defamation” by Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance (Ohio). “@JDVance and [former President] Will Trump stop disrespecting the men and women who serve our country with honor? Rep. Seth Moulton […]
We’ll See if Walz Answers Questions on Military Record, ‘If He Ever Takes Questions’
On CNN’s “Inside Politics” broadcast Thursday, CNN chief national affairs correspondent Jeff Zeleny said it will be interesting to see whether Gov. Tim Walz (D), a 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate, will answer questions about his military history, “if he gets asked the question at all.” Zeleny said questions about Walz’s military record “is not […]
This flying electric vehicle breaks record with 523-mile nonstop flight
What if you could hop in a flying taxi and travel from San Francisco to San Diego or Boston to Baltimore without the hassle of airports and security lines? Would you do that? Now, thanks to Joby Aviation’s groundbreaking work in clean aviation, this future is closer than ever before. To get security alerts, expert […]