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Haley criticizes Trump campaign as she refuses to commit to campaigning for former rival

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley criticized the Trump campaign’s approach to defeating Vice President Kamala Harris and refused to commit to campaigning for her former Republican rival. In an interview on Fox News’s Special Report with Bret Baier, Haley scathingly critiqued former President Donald Trump’s campaign, claiming several flaws. When pressed by Baier as to […]

Federal judge sides with officials on Democratic convention protest route

A federal Chicago judge sided with officials in a case dealing with planned protests outside the Democratic National Convention. The dispute deals with the planned route of protesters, who must obtain a permit for their protest march. The Secret Service and Chicago police objected to the proposed route, arguing that it could create a “crush […]

Esther Charlestin wins Democratic primary to take on Vermont Gov. Phil Scott

Esther Charlestin won the Democratic primary to take on Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) in November, seeking to end the GOP incumbent’s four-term legacy in a predominantly blue state.  Charlestin handily defeated Peter Duval after garnering 70.5% of the vote with 29.5% of ballots tallied. The Associated Press called the race at 7:37 p.m. ET.  […]

Harris campaign ID requirement at Arizona rally draws calls of hypocrisy

Attendees were required to show an ID last week at a rally in Phoenix, Arizona, for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), in order to gain admission into the event. The Harris campaign sent an email Thursday announcing details of the rally, such as the location, Desert Diamond Arena, […]

Ukraine cites Russia raid to push Biden for long-range strikes

Ukraine launched a surprise attack into Russia in part to establish a “buffer zone” that would make it more difficult for Russian forces to target important Ukrainian border cities, according to officials. “The Ukrainian Armed Forces only targets military infrastructure,” Ukrainian foreign ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi said Tuesday. “The purpose of the operation is to […]

LeBron James taps WNBA star to lead voter outreach group with new focus on women

Basketball superstar LeBron James tapped a WNBA star to lead his voter outreach group, with a renewed focus on women voters. The nonprofit organization More Than a Vote, founded by James in 2020 amid the riots set off by George Floyd’s death, fell largely into disuse after the 2020 presidential election. Now James is setting […]

Walz defends military record amid controversy in first solo speech

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) delivered his first solo speech as the 2024 vice presidential nominee Tuesday and directly addressed the recent controversy regarding his military record. Walz, who was tapped to serve as Vice President Kamala Harris‘s running mate just one week ago, delivered remarks at the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, […]

Maryland Democrat Steny Hoyer, 85, suffers mild stroke

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) suffered a mild stroke over the weekend but will continue with his regular schedule next week. Margaret Mulkerrin, Hoyer’s deputy chief of staff and spokeswoman, said in a statement that the former House majority leader sought medical treatment after experiencing a “mild ischemic stroke.” “Mr. Hoyer has responded well to treatment […]

Starbucks gets new CEO following boycott sparked by Gaza conflict

Starbucks announced a new CEO seeking to caffeinate the coffee chain’s sales, which fell slightly in the previous quarter due to lighter customer traffic. New CEO Brian Niccol, the current CEO of Chipotle, will replace outgoing CEO Laxman Narasimhan. The announcement from Starbucks comes shortly after the chain revealed the results for its third financial […]

Vance gets in front of press to prove mettle to Trump

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) is earning the trust of Donald Trump by returning to what impressed the former president when he auditioned to join his ticket: His comfort in front of reporters and on the cable TV circuit. Over the weekend, Vance sat for three back-to-back interviews on adversarial networks including CNN. Before that, he […]
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