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Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden lauded the Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah as a “measure of justice” for the victims of decades of terrorism. Nasrallah, one of the founders of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Friday, confirmed by the Lebanese militant group on Saturday. …

Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris announced new border restrictions during a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday, positioning herself as tougher on immigration than the Biden administration and directly challenging Republican nominee Donald Trump. Harris’s proposal includes stricter thresholds for illegal border crossings and a longer timeframe to …

Jimmy Williams The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Alabama and its Secretary of State, Wes Allen, on Friday, alleging that the state’s effort to remove voters from its rolls was taking place too close to the Nov. 5 general election in violation of federal law. Under …

Jimmy Williams Donald Trump has unveiled his latest business venture: a collection of diamond-encrusted watches. The Republican presidential candidate, who has previously sold Bibles, sneakers, photo books, and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for the White House, introduced the “Official Trump Watch Collection” on Thursday. The collection includes luxury watches, …

Amanda Becker Originally published by The 19th When JD Vance and Tim Walz compete in the vice presidential debate Tuesday, it could be one of the final chances for voters to learn more about how a potential Republican White House would approach an issue central to many of them: child …

Jimmy Williams New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday on federal charges of corruption and bribery in a Manhattan courtroom, marking a dramatic moment in city politics that could lead to his removal from office. Adams, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, is accused of participating in …

Former Republican New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani can no longer practice law in the nation’s capital after a federal appeals court on Thursday concurred with a disciplinary committee’s recommendation for permanent disbarment over his efforts to “undermine the results of the 2020 presidential election” in service of then-President Donald …

Shauneen Miranda, New Jersey Monitor The Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, laid out more of her economic vision Wednesday during her first one-on-one cable TV interview. Harris and former President Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, are laying out dueling economic agendas this week as the two vie …

Jennifer Shutt, Indiana Capital Chronicle United States Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before Congress on Thursday that voters can “absolutely” trust their mail-in ballots will be secure and prioritized, though he emphasized they must be mailed at least a week ahead of the various state deadlines to be …

Ariana Figueroa, Florida Phoenix The House Ethics Committee Wednesday said it will continue reviewing allegations that Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated campaign finance laws, and the panel released more details about the inquiry. The original recommendation for committee review came from the board of the Office of Congressional Ethics, which …

Grace Panetta Originally published by The 19th Jason Smolka lives in the Chicago area and is the national chair of a historically Latino fraternity. Jah Green lives in Philadelphia, where he works in the cannabis industry. Akil Bell is a grants manager for a nonprofit focused on Black women’s health …

Jimmy Williams New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on federal charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery, marking a significant legal crisis for the former NYPD captain-turned-politician. The indictment, unsealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, alleges Adams accepted illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign …

Jacob Fischler, Daily Montanan Former President Donald Trump suggested without evidence Wednesday that Iran could be responsible for two apparent assassination attempts he has faced this year, saying foreign leaders objected to his position on tariffs. Authorities have made no public statements to support the claim that either would-be assassin …

Kim Lyons, Pennsylvania Capital-Star Vice President Kamala Harris pitched her economic plan at Carnegie Mellon University on Wednesday, with an emphasis on helping the middle class. And while much of the speech focused on policy initiatives Harris has introduced before, she drew contrast between her plans and those of her …

Jacob Fischler, Louisiana Illuminator Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford of Nevada took to the U.S. House floor Wednesday night to condemn an “overtly racist” tweet against Haitians and Haitian Americans by Louisiana Republican U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins. Hours before members were scheduled to depart for a recess through the …