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GOP efforts to reach Black voters through RNC a ‘miscalculation’
Republican efforts to win over Black voters during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee may have fallen short as GOP members failed to showcase party diversity and fell back on controversial talking points. Though former President Trump is hoping to siphon Black voter support from Democrats this year, only eight of the speakers at the convention […]
Facing Vance, Dems hone in on abortion
Democrats are sharpening their attacks against former President Trump’s vice presidential pick, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), calling him an anti-abortion extremist and a Trump clone who will pursue a far-right agenda hostile to women. Democrats think abortion is a key weakness for the Trump ticket and are eager to highlight Vance’s past comments and positions […]
California plants new flag on transgender student protections
California has thrown down a new gauntlet in the fight over transgender students. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a law this week saying teachers could not be required to tell parents about a student’s name or pronoun changes in most circumstances, leading to at least one district filing a lawsuit and tech billionaire Elon Musk […]
Faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments
The trouble was sparked by an update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and only affected its customers running Microsoft Windows, the world's most popular operating system for personal computers. It was not the result of hacking or a cyberattack, according to CrowdStrike, which apologized and said a fix was on the way.
Trump comes out fighting after rally shooting: 5 takeaways from RNC’s final night
Former President Trump turned the 2024 Republican National Convention into a campaign rally in his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt, claiming God was on his side during the shooting and calling for his party to unify to “save this country.” Trump divulged the details of his near-death experience as he addressed thousands in […]
Here are the RNC moments that had people talking
Dancing, pomp and celebration and a star-studded line up of speakers headlined an eventful four days that culminated in former President Trump formally accepting the GOP’s nomination for president. Here are some of the most memorable moments from the 2024 Republican National Convention. Trump tells the story of the shooting Trump recounted the story of […]
Biden ‘more determined than ever’ to beat Trump after RNC speech, campaign says
The Biden campaign on Thursday ripped former President Trump’s convention speech as a rambling attempt to mask his “extreme vision” for a second term, while touting President Biden’s intention to stay in the race. Biden campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon in a statement sought to connect Trump to Project 2025, a controversial policy blueprint from […]
5 memorable moments from Trump’s RNC speech
MILWAUKEE — Former President Trump formally accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for president Thursday with a lengthy speech that was part emotional recounting of a near-death experience and part rambling rendition of his greatest hits. Here are five notable moments from Trump’s keynote address. Trump makes ostentatious entrance The former president is a showman, and […]
Trump closes out RNC with charged speech after assassination attempt
MILWAUKEE — Former President Trump on Thursday closed out an emotionally charged Republican National Convention with an appeal for the country to heal “discord and division” days after he was injured in an assassination attempt — even as he mocked and attacked his opponents. The large white bandage on Trump’s right ear was a reminder […]
Melania Trump arrives at RNC for first time
Melania Trump made her only public appearance of the Republican National Convention (RNC), waving and smiling as she entered solo during its final night. The former first lady was seen sporting a red outfit and grinning as the crowd applauded. She entered the Fiserv Forum and joined former President Trump and family members from a […]
Trump to describe assassination attempt in RNC remarks
The former president during his Thursday night speech at the Republican National Convention will describe the shooting last Saturday at a campaign rally. “As you already know, the assassin’s bullet came within a quarter of an inch of taking my life. So many people have asked me what happened, and therefore, I’ll tell you what […]
Discover the Midwest marvel: Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois
The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois offers visitors the opportunity to explore 1,700 acres of trees, gardens, art installations, and hiking trails, providing a unique opportunity to learn and grow in a major metropolitan area.
Trump not expected to name Biden in RNC speech
MILWAUKEE — Former President Trump is not expected to refer to President Biden by name in his remarks to close out the convention, a campaign official confirmed. An official said Trump was personally involved in rewriting his speech in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt. Trump himself indicated the speech would take on a more […]
Tester becomes second Senate Democrat to call for Biden to step aside
Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), who is locked in a tight reelection bid, on Thursday became the second Senate Democrat to call for President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. “Montanans have put their trust in me to do what is right, and it is a responsibility I take seriously. I have worked with President […]
Are construction zone speed limits enforced in Illinois when workers aren’t there?
Summertime commutes often lead drivers by construction zones, both with workers present and absent from the work sites. Those two scenarios seem different on paper, but perhaps should be treated as much of the same.
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