South Carolina State

Florida State

Columbus, OH

Matt Gaetz has secured his position in Florida’s 1st Congressional District by winning the Republican primary, defeating challenger Aaron Dimmock. Mr Dimmock, a retired navy officer, was supported by super political action committees (PACs) connected to former House speaker Kevin McCarthy. Mr Gaetz, along with seven other House Republicans,...

Matt Gaetz wins Florida primary despite fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy’s ‘revenge campaign’

HuffPost

After eight House GOP members helped oust Kevin McCarthy last fall, he vowed revenge. It didn’t turn out the way he planned.

Matt Gaetz Celebrates Primary Win By Rubbing It In Ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Face

Virginia State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus Virginia Rep. Bob Good has been unseated after losing a recount stemming from a close June primary race.
                The congressman conceded after a commonwealth judge determined state Sen. John McGuire the ultimate victor late Thursday evening. Good's term expires at the end of the calendar year.
                The two-term Republican trailed McGuire by 374 votes heading into the recount. As the...

Good loses congressional seat following primary recount

The Hill

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has won the Republican primary for his seat in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, fending off a challenger backed by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) as part of the Californian’s revenge tour against the Republicans who ousted him.  Gaetz defeated Aaron Dimmock, a retired naval officer and leadership consultant, after…

Gaetz fends off primary challenge in Florida, dealing blow to McCarthy

The Independent

President Joe Biden took a swing at Donald Trump’s manners on Tuesday, saying he would attend the former president’s inauguration if he were re-elected in November.Standing on the South Lawn of the White House, shortly before departing on Marine One to New Orleans, the president was asked if he would attend the inauguration if the Republican nominee succeeds.“I have good manners, not like him,” Biden responded, referring to Trump’s refusal to attend his inauguration on January 20, 2021.Famously, Trump did not attend Biden’s inauguration, breaking the tradition of the outgoing president passing the torch to the incoming president. Tensions between...

Biden says he would attend Trump’s inauguration if he wins election – but slams former president’s manners

Chicago, IL

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Palm Springs Tribune

Taylor Swift broke Wembley stadium records playing the venue eight times in a single tour at her final London show in of the Eras Tour and debuted her track So Long London live from her latest album, Tortured Poets Department . The timing of her last European performance is politically intriguing, as it coincides with the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where she might have the opportunity to endorse Kamala Harris for President.

Taylor Swift’s Potential DNC Appearance and Endorsement of Kamala Harris: Will It Happen?

Mediaite

While former President Donald Trump pivots his campaign to attack a new Democratic opponent, his advisors are putting together a potential White House staff and cabinet behind the scenes. Axios’s Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei spoke to several “Republican sources” and got a glimpse of the kind of administration Trump could have if he is […]
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Trump Advisors Think Kevin McCarthy Is a Leading Contender to Be Trump’s Chief of Staff: Axios

A senior adviser to President Biden is departing the White House to take on a top role advising a major Democratic super PAC ahead of November’s election. Anita Dunn, who has been a member of Biden’s inner circle of aides since he took office, is leaving to work with Future Forward, a group that has committed to spending at least $300 million in support of Vice President Harris, the likely Democratic nominee after Biden ended his candidacy, a source familiar with her plans told The Hill.

Biden adviser Anita Dunn leaving White House to join major Democratic super PAC

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Akeena

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

Latin Times

Florida Senator Marco Rubio was passed on as Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate, but he is reportedly still vying for a top post in his administration should he win the presidential elections in November: secretary of state. Rubio is in the shortlist to obtain the post, competing against two other...

Marco Rubio is reportedly on the shortlist to be Trump's potential secretary of state

North Carolina State

Liberty, NC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Kai Liam Nix, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, also known as Kai Brazelton, was arrested last week and detained following the hearing Monday. According to court records, he’s set to appear in court again Thursday to determine whether he will be released and the conditions of his possible release.

Soldier Belonging to White Supremacy Group Indicted on Multiple Firearms Charges

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Belmont, NC

Town Talks

There’s no argument in many folks’ minds that if you want to get some of the best chicken and unmatched customer service, you go to Chick-fil-A. But now, a North Carolina Chick-fil-A requiring adult supervision for teens is ruffling some feathers.

North Carolina Chick-fil-A Ruffles Feathers With New Policy Regarding Teens

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Straight Arrow News SANcom

The second biggest diamond ever found has been unearthed in Botswana. Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond said it discovered the gem.

Second largest diamond ever found is discovered in Botswana

Butler, PA

Former President Trump held his first outdoor rally since an assassination attempt, speaking behind bulletproof glass.

Trump appears behind bulletproof glass for outdoor rally in North Carolina

Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

New York City, NY

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has issued an order to figure out what city-owned land would be best for housing development.

New York City to use city land in massive housing expansion

WashingtonExaminer

Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) suffered defeat in the recount for his June primary, making him the first House Republican incumbent to lose a primary challenge this election cycle. Good lost the recount to John McGuire, a former Navy SEAL, who won the primary by just 374 votes. The recount, which began Thursday morning, […]

Bob Good loses recount and becomes first ousted House GOP incumbent

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

TheDailyBeast

Former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, will return to help his  ex-boss’ presidential re-election campaign along with four former Trump staffers, spokesperson Steven Cheung confirmed with the Daily Beast.“As we head into the home stretch of this election, we are continuing to add to our impressive campaign team,” said Trump campaign managers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita in a statement. Lewandowski along with Taylor Budowich, Alex Pfeiffer, Alex Bruesewitz and Tim Murtaugh, all veterans of prior Trump campaigns, will return to Trump’s 2024 team, though in what capacity was not disclosed by Cheung. Budowich, who was...

Fired Trump Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski Returns as Adviser Amid Turmoil

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The feud between former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., moved out of Washington and into Florida’s 1st Congressional District. A super PAC aligned with McCarthy spent $3 million in Gaetz’s primary in s...

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The feud between former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., moved out of Washington and into Florida’s 1st Congressional District. A super PAC aligned with McCarthy spent $3 million in Gaetz’s primary in s... - NewsBreak

The feud between former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., moved out of Washington and into Florida’s 1st Congressional District. A super PAC aligned with McCarthy spent $3 million in Gaetz’s primary in s...

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