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Jimmy Williams In a rare public appearance, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed support for the idea of an “enforceable code” of ethics for the nation’s highest court. Speaking in an interview with CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell that aired on “CBS News Sunday Morning,” Justice Jackson backed the general …

Jimmy Williams Former President Donald Trump asserted Sunday that he had “every right” to interfere with the 2020 presidential election, even as two criminal cases accusing him of doing just that continue to loom over him. His comments have reignited controversy, with Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign condemning them as …

Jimmy William President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail together on Labor Day, making a strong case for their administration’s pro-labor record during a rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The duo emphasized their ongoing commitment to workers, framing Harris as the candidate who would continue to …

Casey Quinlan, Pennsylvania Capital-Star As renters and would-be homeowners struggle with the high cost of housing, the Biden administration has announced policies to address this strain on household budgets. That includes $100 million in funding for a program to incentivize affordable housing production and streamlining loan application processes to expedite …

Jimmy Williams As President Joe Biden returned to the White House on Monday, he voiced frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to secure a hostage agreement with Hamas. Biden’s comments came ahead of a Situation Room meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. hostage negotiators. When asked …

Jimmy Williams With fewer than ten weeks to go until Election Day, national and battleground state polls are painting a picture of a close and fluid race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The latest surveys show Harris with narrow leads both nationally and in key …

Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris publicly criticized former President Donald Trump on Saturday over an incident at Arlington National Cemetery, accusing him of using a sacred space for a political stunt. Harris expressed her disapproval in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying that Trump “disrespected sacred …

Shefali Luthra Originally published by The 19th After criticizing Florida’s six-week abortion ban on Thursday, former President Donald Trump, a resident of the Sunshine State, told Fox News that he will be voting against a ballot measure to protect and expand abortion rights. “I disagreed with that right from the …

Elisha Brown After legal fights, counter-campaigns and bureaucratic wrangling all year long, as things stand today, abortion questions in 10 states are heading to ballots in November. After abortion rights were upended federally in June 2022, Kansas voters got a chance to weigh in on a ballot measure that was …

Jimmy Williams Former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, who were defamed by Rudy Giuliani during the 2020 election, are now pursuing the former New York City mayor’s assets. After winning a $148 million defamation lawsuit against Giuliani, Freeman and Moss have filed a lawsuit to seize his …

Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as a key supporter of a Biden administration plan to impose a tax on unrealized stock gains for the ultra-wealthy, reigniting debates about economic policy and equity. The proposal, which targets individuals with a net worth of at least $100 million, would …

Mariel Padilla Originally published by The 19th Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would ensure the government or insurance companies would fully pay for people’s IVF treatments, without providing details on how. He also indicated he would vote for a Florida ballot measure that would overturn a six-week …

Ashley Murray, New Hampshire Bulletin Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended her values and vowed, if elected, to appoint a Republican to her cabinet in her first major sit-down interview since her presidential campaign began just over a month ago. Harris, who rose to the top of the Democratic …

Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that Florida’s law banning most abortions after six weeks is “too short,” but was cagy about whether that means he will vote for Amendment 4 this fall, which would enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the state’s Constitution. …

Jimmy Williams In the wake of a new indictment filed against him by special counsel Jack Smith, former President Donald Trump shared over a dozen posts on his Truth Social network on Wednesday, calling for the trial or imprisonment of various political figures, including those who investigated the January 6 …