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Ariana Figueroa, New Jersey Monitor Just a little over a month after she became a candidate for president in the biggest shakeup in generations of presidential politics, Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday will deliver a widely anticipated speech accepting the Democratic nomination at the party’s convention in Chicago. Harris’ …

Jimmy Williams Last week, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made an unexpected overture to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, proposing a discussion about serving in her administration if she wins the 2024 presidential election, according to sources close to the situation. The Harris campaign, however, has shown little …

Jacob Fischler, Arizona Mirror Former President Donald Trump asked a New York court Thursday to delay until after November’s presidential election his sentencing for the 34 state felonies the court convicted him of in May. Judge Juan Merchan scheduled a sentencing hearing for Sept. 18. But that date overlaps with …

Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris today will unveil a comprehensive 100-day plan designed to alleviate the financial pressures on American families. The plan, which Harris intends to roll out immediately upon taking office, aims to reduce costs in key areas such as housing, healthcare, groceries, and taxes. Housing Affordability …

Jimmy Williams The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it has successfully negotiated lower prices for the 10 most expensive prescription drugs covered by Medicare, marking the first time the federal government has directly engaged in drug pricing negotiations. The newly negotiated prices, which will take effect in 2026, could …

Jimmy Williams In a bid to regain momentum in his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump is expanding his leadership team by bringing back some of his most trusted allies, including former 2016 campaign manager Corey Lewandowski. Lewandowski, who has remained close to Trump as an informal adviser, is now officially …

Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris announced late Wednesday that she plans to propose the first-ever federal ban on corporate price-gouging in the food and grocery industries. This move is part of a broader economic policy platform that Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, will unveil at a campaign rally in …

In a recent outburst, former President Donald Trump didn’t hold back when it came to sharing his thoughts on Vice President Kamala Harris. During a speech, Trump expressed his anger and frustration, accusing Harris of weaponizing the justice system against him and others. His remarks painted a picture of deep …

Lori Kersey, West Virginia Watch A West Virginia senator has been removed from his committee assignments after he was arrested earlier this month on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and indecent exposure. “Above all, I am deeply concerned for our friend and colleague, Sen. Mike Maroney,” West Virginia Senate President …

Jimmy Williams The National Black Caucus of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (TNBC) has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, despite the broader union’s decision to withhold its endorsement for now. The endorsement was announced following a unanimous vote by caucus members during a conference in Las Vegas …

Jimmy Williams In a ruling on Wednesday, Judge Juan M. Merchan denied former President Donald Trump’s request for a new judge in his ongoing New York hush money criminal case. This decision marks the third time Merchan has rejected Trump’s attempts to have him removed from the case, which stems …

Jimmy Williams Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), one of the oldest and most prestigious historically Black sororities, has launched a political action committee (PAC) named the AKA 1908 PAC. This move marks a significant and unusual venture for a sorority, particularly as it rallies around Vice President Kamala Harris, …

Jimmy Williams Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk, was found guilty by a jury on Monday on seven of the ten criminal charges she faced in connection with a 2021 security breach in the elections office she once oversaw. The verdict came swiftly, with jurors returning their decision just …

Jimmy Williams In a determined push to leave a lasting legacy, President Joe Biden visited New Orleans on Tuesday to spotlight his administration’s “moonshot” initiative, aimed at significantly reducing cancer deaths in the United States. As Biden nears the end of his term, he is zeroing in on health policy …

Jimmy Williams The United States has approved a $20 billion arms deal with Israel, encompassing a broad range of military hardware, including over 50 F-15 fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced on Tuesday. This substantial sale highlights the U.S. commitment to bolstering Israel’s long-term defense capabilities …