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Biden’s nightmare debate brought in 48 million viewers — 25 million fewer than 2020’s first matchup

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump’s Thursday presidential debate on CNN was the network’s “highest rated CNN program in history,” as about 48 million people tuned in across CNN digital properties. About 11.4 million people watched on CNN, CNN.com, CNNe, and HLN, while 8.8 million tuned in on Fox News, along with 8.7 […]

One massive money problem Democrats could have if they replaced Biden

As Democrats grapple with President Joe Biden’s poor performance on the debate stage Thursday night, some are wondering if and how he could be replaced, but campaign finance laws might stand in the way of that. The campaign to reelect Biden has fundraised no small amount of money — it has $195 million on hand […]

Biden shields up to 309,000 Haitian immigrants from deportation

The Biden administration will renew deportation protections for up to 309,000 illegal immigrants from Haiti, according to the Department of Homeland Security. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a notice in the Federal Register Friday that it would renew the 18-month Temporary Protection Status for Haitian citizens in the United States through Feb. 3, 2026. […]

Obama weighs in on support for Biden following nightmare performance

Former President Barack Obama stood behind President Joe Biden after his disastrous debate performance on Thursday. “Bad debate nights happen,” Obama said. “Trust me, I know.” Obama backed up Biden while many observers want others to take his place as the Democratic nominee. “But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought […]

House GOP calls for Biden removal from office over debate performance

House Republicans are calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Joe Biden from office and take over as acting president following his poor debate performance on Thursday night. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) filed a resolution on Friday that would compel Harris to convene the president’s Cabinet and activate […]

What is the 25th Amendment?

President Joe Biden‘s stumbling performance at Thursday’s debate has prompted concerns from both Democrats and Republicans over whether the president is capable of performing the duties of the highest office. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) said Friday that he plans to introduce a resolution calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to convene the Cabinet and declare […]

Supreme Court rejects Bannon bid to avoid prison sentence

The Supreme Court rejected a petition by former Trump adviser and podcast host Steve Bannon, who sought to avoid reporting to prison while he appeals his criminal conviction for defying subpoenas from the House Jan. 6 committee. The high court said Friday that it saw no reason to disagree with a lower court’s order to […]

Doctors concerned following Biden’s debate performance

Doctors worldwide have used their expertise to speculate about the mental fitness of President Joe Biden following his numerous freezes and gaffes during the first debate of the 2024 general election. Beginning within the first 15 minutes of Thursday’s debate against former President Donald Trump, Biden, 81, uttered a string of incoherent responses and froze […]

Massachusetts Uber and Lyft drivers to earn $32.50 an hour under new settlement

Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts will now earn a minimum of $32.50 an hour plus a range of benefits under a settlement announced Thursday. The rideshare companies will also be required to pay a combined $175 million to the state of Massachusetts to resolve allegations that they violated Massachusetts wage and hour laws, most […]

Texas Supreme Court keeps ban on age limit to qualify for transgender surgeries and care

The Texas Supreme Court declined to change a state law banning transgender healthcare for youths on Friday, blocking a legal challenge in an 8-1 ruling. The decision goes against some families’ pleas that the law violates their right to medical care for their children. “We conclude the Legislature made a permissible, rational policy choice to […]
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