Ariana Figueroa, Nevada Current A conservative group and a group of Republican state parties Thursday filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of improperly assuming control of Biden campaign funds after he withdrew from the race. The complaint is asking the FEC’s six-person commission …
Read More »Justice Kagan Advocates for Enforceable Supreme Court Ethics Code
Jimmy Williams Justice Elena Kagan has become the first member of the U.S. Supreme Court to publicly call for strengthening the court’s new ethics code by adding an enforcement mechanism. In her remarks at the annual judicial conference held by the 9th Circuit, attended by over 150 judges, attorneys, and …
Read More »House Republicans Depart for Summer Recess Amid Intraparty Disputes and Legislative Stagnation
Jimmy Williams House Republican leaders have decided to cancel next week’s work session, sending lawmakers home for a six-week summer recess. This decision leaves them with little to show for their efforts as they approach the final months before the upcoming election. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and his leadership team …
Read More »VP Harris Meets With Netanyahu To Discuss Israel-Hamas War In Gaza
Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee for president, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday afternoon, a day after he vowed to Congress that he wants “total victory” in the deadly Gaza war. Harris said she and Netanyahu had a “constructive” meeting …
Read More »‘Pass the torch’: Biden Addresses Nation On Why He Won’t Seek A Second Term
Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch President Joe Biden explained his decision not to seek reelection during a prime-time address from the Oval Office on Wednesday, saying now is the time to turn over power to the next generation. “I’ve made it clear that I believe America is at an inflection …
Read More »Racist, Misogynist Online Disinformation Is Already Being Used Against Kamala Harris’ Campaign
Barbara Rodriguez Originally published by The 19th Vice President Kamala Harris has long been the target of racist and misogynistic attacks online as a woman in politics who is also Black and South Asian. As she seeks the Democratic nomination for president, the gendered, sexualized and racial disinformation against her …
Read More »Democrats Approve Virtual Vote By Delegates To Pick A Presidential Nominee
Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder The Democratic National Committee will move forward with a virtual nomination vote for its presidential candidate as soon as Aug. 1, after its Rules Committee approved the process on Wednesday. The DNC has been moving forward with plans to hold a virtual nomination roll call since …
Read More »Trump Says He’s Willing To Debate Harris, More Than Once
Ariana Figueroa, Ohio Capital Journal Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a Tuesday call with reporters committed to a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential candidate. “I would be willing to do more than one debate,” Trump said. Harris, who says she is the presumptive Democratic …
Read More »U.S. Secret Service Director Resigns Amid Fury Over Agency Failures In Protecting Trump
Ariana Figueroa, North Dakota Monitor U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday, following widespread outrage that her agency failed to prevent the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump during a July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Cheatle’s resignation follows an intense congressional hearing where Democrats and …
Read More »‘A historical event’: Eager Supporters and Makeshift Merch Crowd Harris’ First Campaign Rally
Grace Panetta Originally published by The 19th Vice President Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign less than 48 hours ago — but voters at a rally just outside Milwaukee on Tuesday were more than ready to welcome her with makeshift campaign merch and open arms. Harris’ rally at a high …
Read More »Senator Bob Menendez To Resign Next Month
Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor Sen. Bob Menendez intends to resign from the U.S. Senate effective Aug. 20, ending a 50-year career of public service that ended in disgrace when he was convicted on corruption charges. Menendez, 70, initially resisted calls to resign following his September indictment and ignored reporters’ …
Read More »U.S. Secret Service Director Faces Bipartisan Calls for Resignation
Jimmy Williams U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced bipartisan demands for her resignation following a high-profile security failure that allowed an attempted assassination on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Despite intense questioning from lawmakers and growing pressure to step down, Cheatle maintained her stance, insisting she is the best …
Read More »Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign Shatters Fundraising Records Following Biden’s Exit
Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign amassed a staggering $81 million within the first 24 hours after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election and Harris declared her candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. This record-breaking fundraising effort underscores Harris’ formidable position and financial strength heading …
Read More »Harris Cites Biden’s ‘legacy of accomplishment’ As Endorsements For Her Pile Up
Ariana Figueroa, Washington State Standard Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to the Democratic nomination cleared Monday as she secured endorsements from potential rivals and other high-profile party members the day after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid. A swarm of Democratic legislative leaders, governors — including some thought to harbor …
Read More »Ohio GOP Senator Says ‘Civil War’ Needed If Trump Loses
Just over a week after an assassination attempt against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump resulted in the killing of one bystander and left two people critically injured, a GOP state senator from Ohio was condemned for saying a Democratic victory in November would result in a “civil war.” “I believe …
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