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Jimmy Williams Former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on Saturday, threatening to imprison anyone who engages in what he deems “unscrupulous behavior” during the 2024 presidential election. The former president, who frequently repeats debunked claims of widespread fraud during the 2020 election, escalated his rhetoric with broad threats …

Jimmy Williams In a newly surfaced audio recording, North Carolina’s Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson is heard outlining his desire to restrict abortion access to “zero” weeks, challenging the state’s current 12-week abortion law. The recording, dated September 3, was made public by a Democratic group aiming to hold Robinson …

Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Saturday night touted his and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ advocacy for LGBTQ rights in a keynote address he delivered at the Human Rights Campaign’s annual gala — and also criticized comments by his GOP opponent Sen. J.D. Vance that school …

During a rally in Wisconsin, Donald Trump outlined his vision for the future of the country’s education system, including a bold proposal to eliminate the federal Department of Education and return control to the states. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd, Trump emphasized his belief that local leaders should have the …

Chris Lamb, Indiana University In her speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her opponent, former President Donald Trump – not with scorn or outright condemnation but, as columnist Peter Nicholas put it, by taking a “cheekier tone.” “In many ways, Donald Trump is an …

Former Vice President Dick Cheney announced on Friday that he will cast his ballot for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. This endorsement, confirmed earlier by his daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney, positions the elder Cheney among a growing list of Republicans backing Harris in opposition to former …

Ashley Murray, SC Daily Gazette Former President Donald Trump will not face criminal sentencing in New York for his state felony convictions ahead of the November election, according to a decision released Friday by New York Judge Juan Merchan. The New York judge said Friday the new sentencing date will …

Jimmy Williams Texas has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration in a bid to block a federal rule that shields the medical records of women seeking abortions across state lines from criminal investigations. The lawsuit, initiated by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, targets a regulation finalized by the U.S. …

Jimmy Williams As Congress returns to Washington following the summer recess, lawmakers are staring down a critical deadline to prevent a government shutdown on September 30. However, before addressing the impending funding crisis, they must first navigate a heated partisan dispute over voter eligibility. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has …

Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is gearing up for its most extensive weekend of action to date, focusing on the dangers posed by a potential second Trump presidency and the conservative agenda known as Project 2025. The initiative, first reported by NBC News, is part of a …

Jimmy Williams Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, pleaded guilty to multiple tax crimes on Thursday, just as his trial was about to begin. The surprise move marked the latest chapter in a six-year federal investigation into his finances and business dealings, including his controversial work for foreign companies …

Shauneen Miranda, West Virginia Watch Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will take the stage next week in the only planned debate between the respective Democratic and GOP presidential candidates between now and November. It’s the first presidential debate since President Joe Biden bowed out of the …

Jimmy Williams Federal authorities have intensified their investigation into the orbit of New York City Mayor Eric Adams by raiding the homes of at least three of his senior aides and closest associates. According to multiple sources, the raids took place Wednesday morning and targeted the Manhattan residence of First …

Jimmy Williams The U.S. government has indicted Dimitri Simes, a Russian-born U.S. citizen and former adviser to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, on charges of working for a sanctioned Russian state television network and laundering over $1 million in proceeds. His wife, Anastasia Simes, was also charged as part of …

Jimmy Williams Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) holds a slight lead over former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in the race for the state’s Senate seat, according to a new poll. Conducted by Gonzales Research & Media Services, the survey found Alsobrooks leading Hogan by 5 percentage points, …