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Jimmy Williams Former Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York, is expected to plead guilty to multiple charges in his federal fraud case during a court hearing scheduled for Monday on Long Island, according to a person familiar with the matter. Santos has been facing a series of financial …

Candice Norwood Originally published by The 19th The majority of Black women voters are excited to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election, but fear she will be the target of racist attacks, according to a new poll. They also believe that the 2024 elections are more critical …

Aaron Sanderford, Nebraska Examiner Native Nebraskan Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor tapped this month as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, celebrated his first home-state rally Saturday by filling a suburban Sarpy County concert venue and its overflow amphitheater. The rally emphasized his Nebraska roots, including his time as a …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden’s role at the Democratic National Convention next week has shifted dramatically following his decision to end his bid for a second term, but his message will remain consistent: the stakes of this election are critical. Biden is set to deliver the keynote address on Monday, …

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’ …

Darrell Ehrlick, Daily Montanan I watched nearly 100 minutes of Donald Trump’s speech that he gave a week ago in Bozeman, one of his few recent public rallies. Listening closely to it, it struck me as more of an impromptu jam session for the MAGA crowd than any serious policy …

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 …