Obamas steal the show A raucous crowd energized by the arrival of the two most popular Democrats in the country kept its applause short so former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama weren’t ushered onto the stage late. Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden bowed out of the spotlight to hand […]
A second series of misleading claims from Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is again leading to difficult questions for the Kamala Harris campaign. Walz has been dogged by questions about his exaggerated military record, in which he repeatedly claimed or implied that he was deployed to war zones when he was not. Now, his wife, Gwen […]
Gas prices decreased again on Wednesday, with the average price for a gallon of regular gas coming in at $3.398, according to AAA. This was a slight decrease from Tuesday’s price of $3.404 per gallon. It is the first time the average cost for a gallon of gas in the country has been under $3.40 […]
As California’s junior senator, Kamala Harris promoted fundraisers for groups that support defunding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, records show. In 2018 and 2019, Harris urged the public to pledge donations to at least two fundraisers spearheaded by left-wing immigration groups that have demanded ICE and CBP be abolished in […]
CHICAGO — With Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, party members are once again confident that black voters, particularly black male voters disaffected with President Joe Biden, are more likely to support the ticket during the November election. Biden was bleeding some black voter support while he led the ticket as the public […]
CHICAGO — Day Three of the Democratic National Convention will allow the Harris-Walz ticket to address supporters and voters nationwide in primetime. Wednesday’s keynote address will be delivered by 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), and DNC officials say Walz will expand on the night’s theme: “A fight for Our Freedoms.” “Vice President […]
The Democrats’ 2024 election platform claims that school choice initiatives use tax dollars to “discriminate” despite the fact that school choice proponents say expanding options helps children escape failing schools. Democratic Party members ratified their 2024 platform Monday in Chicago, where their nominating convention for president is taking place. The education portions of the master […]
Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro may have claimed victory in his country’s presidential election on July 28, but many people in the country still believe he lost. Thousands of people continue to protest the results of the election nearly a month after it was called. Opposition leader María Corina Machado joined the protesters in the country’s […]
Incumbent Republicans came out on top on Tuesday after several GOP lawmakers beat back their primary challengers — though for some of them, the fight is not over, as they face more challenging contests in November against strong Democratic candidates. In Florida, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) defeated a Kevin McCarthy-backed challenger, the latest episode in […]
CHICAGO — The second day of the Democratic National Convention featured former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as the headliners and a ceremonial roll call vote with surprise celebrity appearances. Democrats were especially mindful of the trash at the United Center with gloved volunteers policing waste baskets to ensure recycling was done […]
