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Former President Barack Obama attacked former President Donald Trump in his speech at the Democratic National Convention. Obama used humor to criticize Trump for his name calling and spreading of misinformation, while also questioning his “weird obsession” with crowd sizes.

Obama calls Trump a ‘78-year-old billionaire’ with a leaf blower outside America’s window

Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate, said in a new interview that the Kennedy-Shanahan campaign faces a choice between staying in the presidential race — which would "risk" helping Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris win — or dropping out to "join forces" with former President Donald Trump.

RFK Jr.'s running mate outlines 'two options': Drop out and back Trump or 'risk' Harris win

In a rousing speech at the DNC, Michelle Obama spoke about the racism she and Barack Obama experienced during their eight years in the White House.

Michelle Obama: Who’s going to tell Trump the presidency is a ‘Black job?’

The Hill

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate gave new insight into the precarious position their long-shot bid for the White House faces just three months out from the election, saying in an interview that deciding whether to stay in the race isn’t easy. “We don’t want to be a spoiler. We wanted to win. We wanted…

RFK Jr. running mate Shanahan: Decision on joining forces with Trump not ‘easy’

Illinois State

I can remember vividly watching the Democratic National Convention in July of 2004 and seeing Illinois state Sen. Barack Obama for the first time — well, I knew about him, but seeing him speak for the first time. The Democratic presidential nominee at the time pegged Obama to give the keynote. Many said, “Who?” But when he appeared and spoke, it was spellbinding.

After 20 years, and after tonight, Obama will no longer be the Democrats' top star

Business Insider

The Foreign Ministry will be offering three-month visas as early as next month, Russian state media said.

Putin has decided that Russia is going to be a 'safe haven' for people who want to trade liberal Western ways for Russian 'moral values'

Arizona State

NewsNation

Former President Donald Trump was whisked away from a NewsNation interview when he was told that things were not safe.

‘We’re in danger here’: Trump whisked away from NewsNation interview

Pennsylvania State

Allentown, PA

CNN’s Gary Tuchman speaks with undecided voters in Allentown, Pennsylvania after Kamala Harris’ closing speech at the Democratic National Convention. 

These undecided voters said Kamala’s speech made up their mind. Hear why

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NewsNinja

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Former first lady Michelle Obama told the audience at the DNC that "hope is making a comeback" and shared her opinion that "Kamala Harris is more than ready for this moment" while also leading the crowd in a chant "do something" over the last weeks of the campaign.

'Kamala Harris is more than ready for this moment': Michelle Obama endorses VP at DNC

The New Republic

He may not be in office, but Donald Trump has been speaking with the powers that be about Israel’s war on Gaza—but it’s not in an effort to end the genocide.Instead, Trump has allegedly been talking with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avert a cease-fire deal, fearing that doing so could help Vice President Kamala Harris win in November, according to PBS.“The reporting is that former President Trump is on the phone with the Prime Minister of Israel, urging him not to cut a deal right now, because it’s believed that would help the Harris campaign,” said PBS’s Judy Woodruff...

Trump’s Latest Scheme to Beat Harris May Have Crossed Legal Lines

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country’s president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday. The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a...

Biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats

KINMEN, Taiwan — Taiwan wants to continue its free way of life and rejects being ruled by China’s Communist Party, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Friday, visiting a frontline island between the two sides to mark a key battle with Chinese forces. China’s military carried out another round...

On frontline island, Taiwan president rejects China’s rule for freedom

HuffPost

Mary Trump has company in the ranks of Trump family members standing against MAGA.

A Member Of Donald Trump's Family Endorses Kamala Harris For President

Mediaite

Former President Bill Clinton said he could not believe former President Donald Trump claimed the world respected the United States while Trump was in the White House.
The post ‘I Almost Croaked’: Bill Clinton in Awe of Trump’s Audacity in Claiming America Was More ‘Respected’ Under His Watch first appeared on Mediaite.

‘I Almost Croaked’: Bill Clinton in Awe of Trump’s Audacity in Claiming America Was More ‘Respected’ Under His Watch

Detroit, MI

The family of a Michigan teen who was handcuffed and jailed after she fell asleep in a Detroit courtroom earlier this month sued the judge who presided over the measures, accusing him of violating her civil rights in a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday. The 56-page complaint, filed in U.S. District...

Family of Michigan teen sues judge who ordered her handcuffed after she fell asleep in courtroom

Behind Vice President Kamala Harris’ persona as “Momala” are her two stepchildren: Cole and Ella Emhoff. And the two of them are increasingly stepping into the limelight. The youngest members of the second family, Cole, 29, and Ella, 25, are the children of second gentleman Doug Emhoff,...

Who are Cole and Ella Emhoff? Harris' stepchildren step into the spotlight

Austin, TX

Law & Crime

Kellye SoRelle, the former general counsel representing the extremist Oath Keepers group, and onetime girlfriend to that network's currently imprisoned former leader and convicted seditious conspirator Elmer "Stewart" Rhodes, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to two charges tied to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The post Former Oath Keepers attorney and girlfriend admits telling extremists to delete Jan. 6 texts first appeared on Law & Crime.

Former Oath Keepers attorney and girlfriend admits telling extremists to delete Jan. 6 texts

Chicago, IL

Kristen Welker anchors Meet the Press NOW live from the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) discusses the historic nature of Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy. NBC News Senior Political Reporter Alex Seitz-Wald reports on how pro-Palestine protesters are responding to being being denied a speaking slot at the DNC. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) responds to former President Donald Trump's comments that his strategy is not geared towards turning out supporters to vote.

Meet the Press NOW — August 22

West Virginia State

John Russell, content creator from West Virginia, spoke at the Democratic National Convention, arguing in support of clean energy. “Trump, a billionaire, says that he'll take on the elites, but then he promises handouts to big oil, and he punches down at anyone with the guts to be different,” Russell said.

Content creator John Russell makes the case for clean energy at DNC

NewsBreak

Trump: RFK endorsement 'would be a great honor,' but doesn't mean he'll get an administration job

In an interview with NBC News, former President Trump talks about...

Trump: RFK endorsement 'would be a great honor,' but doesn't mean he'll get an administration job

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