House Freedom Caucus chair ousted by Trump-backed challenger in Republican primary showdown
It took six weeks for a decision to be made, but Rep. Bob Good of Virginia, chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, lost his renomination bid to a challenger backed by former President Trump. John Maguire, a Virginia state senator and former Navy SEAL backed by President Trump, is likely to win the Republican primary […]
2024 Showdown: Trump campaign rejoices after Harris leans in on key issue haunting her vice presidency
ATLANTA — Standing before a crowd of more than 10,000 in the battleground state of Georgia’s capital and largest city, Vice President Kamala Harris took an aggressive stance on an issue that she and President Biden have defended well over the past few years. Harris began her 18-minute speech Tuesday by criticizing former President Trump […]
‘Say It To My Face!’: Kamala Harris Challenges Trump To Accept Showdown On Debate Stage
Vice President Kamala Harris challenged former Republican President Donald Trump to a one-on-one debate Tuesday night, then criticized him for refusing to do so. Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, Trump has repeatedly vowed to debate Harris, but warned of concerns about ABC News hosting the debate. Harris appeared on […]
Kari Lake wins primary, teeing up Arizona Senate showdown with Gallego
Republican Kali Lake is set to handily win the Arizona Republican Senate primary, setting up a highly anticipated showdown between her and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. Lake was almost considered the Republican front-runner to replace retiring Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) — her only real challenger was Pinal County Sheriff […]
Titmus shrugs off pressure to win gold as Peaty sets up Qin Haiyang showdown | Paris Olympic Games 2024
The race was billed as the fight of the century, featuring three world record holders and future Hall of Famers, but on that raucous night in Paris, hype and reality were far from mutually exclusive, as the Australian known as the Terminator once again defended his Olympic 400m freestyle title, standing at the end immortal […]
Bottom Line: Confectioners lobby up for sugar program showdown
sugar National Confectioners Association Hired Nevada Lobby for changes to sugar policy, one of the food and agriculture issues in the Farm Bill. The confectionery industry has been pushing for reform of sugar policy, which maintains a minimum sugar price and limits imports. They say profit A few wealthy sugar producers benefit at the expense […]
Congress Headed For Showdown Over Ukraine, Israel Funds As Massie And Greene Say ‘NO’ To All
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minute House Republican opposition to Ukraine funding – a large part of why Kevin McCarthy was ousted by the Freedom Caucus – is solidifying under newly crowned Speaker Mike Johnson, who hand-delivered a report to President Biden with a list of demands. In particular, the list – written by Rep. Mike […]
Biden refuses to debate Trump before September showdown
President Biden said on Monday he would not debate ahead of his planned September debate with Donald Trump, insisting he was “on track” again amid widespread scrutiny of his mental health. When NBC News reporter Lester Holt asked Biden whether he would accept Trump’s offer to debate him again in the coming weeks, the president […]
Yankees enter AL East showdown with Orioles desperate for jolt
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The first two times the Yankees started their series against the Orioles, the Yankees were leading the AL East both times. On Friday, they’ll arrive at Camden Yards, but it won’t be as exciting as expected. The Yankees have had a poor run recently, losing 18 of their last 25 games, […]
Mets’ Jose Iglesias gets last word in Aroldis Chapman showdown
PITTSBURGH — Jose Iglesias has faced off against Aroldis Chapman since his days on opposing teams in Cuba nearly 20 years ago, so the Mets infielder was in the right position in the top of the ninth inning Sunday. Pirates closer Chapman had struck out the previous two batters with runners on base to tie […]