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Robert F. Kennedy Receives $8 Million Donation From Running Mate Nicole Shanahan
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was able to ramp up his efforts to get on the ballot in all 50 states after receiving an $8 million donation from his running mate, Silicon Valley lawyer Nicole Shanahan. Shanahan’s infusion allowed the campaign to spend $6.5 million in April, up nearly 50% from March. It paid more than […] Source: uPolitics
Biden & Democrats Raise Far Less Than Trump & GOP In April, Raising Concerns In Party
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee said they raised more than $51 million in April, but they fell behind Donald Trump and the Republican Party’s $76 million. Biden’s reelection campaign said it had $192 million in cash on hand as of the end of April, which it claimed was higher than any Democratic […] Source: uPolitics
Republican Vince Fong Wins California Special Election For McCarthy’s Seat
California state Assemblyman Vince Fong has won the special election to succeed former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the state’s 20th Congressional District. Fong’s victory in the GOP clash against Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux will help House Republicans maintain their majority on Capitol Hill. McCarthy announced in...
Trump Draws Thousands Of Supporters In NYC Rally, Inspires Mockery From Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump held a rally in the South Bronx, the heart of traditionally blue New York City and a region where President Joe Biden overwhelmingly beat him in 2020. Holding the rally at Crotona Park, Trump drew an estimated 25,000-30,000 supporters from New York City and...
Nikki Haley Endorses Trump After Calling Him ‘Chaotic’ & ‘Unhinged’
On Wednesday, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump despite previously criticizing his leadership and policies on foreign affairs, immigration and the economy. Haley, who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race over two months ago, has previously criticized Trump, calling him too old, ” “chaotic,” “unhinged” and short-tempered to become president again. Following […] Source: uPolitics
Tough-On-Crime Candidate Beats In Portland’s Progressive District Attorney Mike Schmidt, Following A National Trend
Nathan Vasquez, a centrist and tough-on-crime candidate, beat incumbent Mike Schmidt by 14% in Portland’s district attorney race, underscoring a shift in liberal electorates across the United States. In a race fueled by voter concerns over homelessness, public drug use and disorder, Vazquez’s tough-on-crime stance challenged Schmidt’s progressive policies. An April survey found that a significant number […] Source: uPolitics
After Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funding, What’s Next For The Agency?
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, affirming that its special funding structure remains within the bounds of the Constitution’s Appropriations Clause despite claims from payday lending groups. Payday lending groups brought many claims to the lower courts, most of which failed....
Biden Addresses Israel-Hamas War In Morehouse College Commencement Speech
On Sunday, President Joe Biden addressed the graduates of historically black Morehouse College and told them he heard their protests and recognized their anguish over the Israel-Hamas war. “I support peaceful nonviolent protest,” he told the all-male graduating class. “Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear...
Senate To Vote Again On Bipartisan Border Bill, Schumer Says
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) has announced that the Senate will vote again this week on a bipartisan border security bill. The bill calls for more border security agents and stricter standards for migrants in trying to claim asylum in the United States. The legislation would also introduce more stringent measures to eradicate the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. while granting the president greater authority to close the border.
Maryland GOP Senate Candidate Larry Hogan Flip-Flops Abortion Stance – Now Favors Restoring ‘Roe’ After Opposing It
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) claimed that his recent pivot on abortion is not a “major transformation.”. The GOP nominee for retiring the state’s Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin‘s seat said he supports “restoring Roe as the law of the land” and called himself “pro-choice” in an interview published in The New York Times on Thursday.
Trump Says RNC Lawyer Charlie Spies’ Resignation Is ‘Great News’ After Ex-President Learns Of His Criticism
Donald Trump called the announcement that the Republican National Committee’s top lawyer is leaving the role after only a few months “great news.”. “Great news for the Republican Party. RUINO lawyer Charlie Spies is out as Chief Counsel of the RNC. I wish him well!” the former president posted on Truth Social.
After Judge Postpones Trump’s Classified Documents Case, Experts Say Trial Is Unlikely To Start Before Election
Judge Aileen Cannon has indefinitely postponed Donald Trump’s trial for mishandling of classified documents in Florida, citing issues around classified evidence that would need to be worked out before the case goes before a jury. Earlier this month, Cannon canceled the May trial date and did not set a...
Trump Leads Biden In Five Crucial Battleground States, New Poll Shows
New polls released by The New York Times, Siena College and The Philadelphia Inquirer show Donald Trump leading among registered voters in five crucial battleground states: Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and Pennsylvania. President Joe Biden was found only ahead in Wisconsin. Biden’s low polling numbers align with widespread dissatisfaction over...
GOP Sen. J.D. Vance Says He’ll Only Accept Results Of 2024 Election If They’re ‘Free & Fair’
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), a GOP vice president contender, showed his loyalty to former president Donald Trump by supporting him at the Manhattan courthouse for his criminal trial proceedings this week. The visit came a day after Vance told CNN anchor Dana Bash that he would only accept the 2024...
As Haley Continues To Accumulate Votes in GOP Primaries, Biden Looks To Win Them Over
The Republican primaries held on Tuesday in Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia highlight the crucial role Nikki Haley‘s moderate Republican voters will have in the 2024 presidential election. While former president Donald Trump won the most votes in all three states, winning around 80 to 90%, Haley received a...
New Louisiana Bill Categorizes Abortion Drugs As ‘Controlled Dangerous Substances’
A new Louisiana bill is awaiting final approval from the state House that would categorize abortion-inducing drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, as Schedule IV “controlled and dangerous substances,” which regulates depressants, opioids and other highly addictive drugs. The amended bill will put those found in possession of the pills...
Biden Announces Sharp Increases In Chinese Tariffs, Building On Trump’s Program
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced his plan to enact an $18 billion tariff increase on Chinese imports across various sectors, building on former President Donald Trump‘s previous Chinese tariff program. Tariff increases will apply to imported electric vehicles, legacy semiconductors, battery components, critical minerals, solar cells, cranes and...
Bob Menendez’s Federal Bribery Trial Begins, Senator May Try To Pin Blame On His Wife
Sen. Bob Menendez, a three-term New Jersey Democrat, began his federal bribery trial on Monday in New York City, in the same Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump stands trial. Charged with counts of bribery, extortion, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent, Menendez stands at the...
GOP Sen. Rick Scott Joins Trump In Attacks Against Judge Merchan’s Daughter
On Thursday, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) accompanied former President Donald Trump to New York City for part of his criminal trial proceedings. The former president, who was recently given a gag order by Justice Juan Merchan, the judge presiding over Trump’s trial, has been forbidden from commenting on any matters relating to the case, including family members. Trump has been previously reprimanded for attacking Judge Merchan’s daughter, Loren Merchan.
Michael Cohen Testifies Trump Told Him ‘There’s Going To Be A Lot Of Women Coming Forward’ At Hush Money Trial
Michael Cohen, former attorney and fixer of former President Donald Trump, took the stand on Monday in New York to testify against Trump in his hush money trial. Expected to testify for several days, Cohen explained his involvement in paying for Stormy Daniels‘s silence about her sexual affair allegations with the former president and a similar hush money deal between David Pecker, publisher of The National Enquirer, and Playboy model Karen McDougal.
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