Politics of the United States & Election
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Kennedy family to endorse Biden in show of force against RFK Jr.: Biden advisers are worried RFK Jr. could swing the election.
axios.com/2024/04/18/kennedy-family-biden-endorsement-rfk-jr
Trump campaign asks for cut of candidates’ fundraising when they use his name and likeness
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/trump-campaign-fundraising-five-percent-00152830
Quick Glance: Trump campaign seeks share of candidates' donations
- The Trump campaign asks Republican candidates using his name and image in fundraising appeals to give at least 5 percent of the proceeds to the campaign.
- The purpose of the 5 percent request is to prevent 'scammers' from misusing Trump's brand and affecting his fundraising efforts.
- Trump is struggling to catch up to Biden's fundraising and aims to boost his campaign account with the help of donors.
- The campaign warns of consequences for vendors and requests compliance with guidelines to avoid suspension of business relationships.
Biden to Run Ads Across Pennsylvania Attacking Trump on the Economy: Winning the state, where he narrowly defeated Donald J. Trump in 2020, is crucial to his ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/biden-pennsylvania-ads.html
Quick Glance: Biden Critiques Trump's Economy in Pennsylvania
- President Biden criticized Trump's economic vision and plans for a potential second term while Trump was in court.
- Biden emphasized the importance of honesty, decency, and family in economic policy.
- He advocated for higher taxes on billionaires and pledged not to increase taxes on Americans earning less than $400,000 annually.
- Biden also highlighted his efforts to improve access to healthcare and reduce prescription drug costs.
Opinion | Donald Trump and American Justice: Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/opinion/donald-trump-trial.html
Alabama: Voters to decide primary runoffs in new Congressional District: Alabama voters have cast their ballots to decide party nominees for the state’s 2nd ...
apnews.com/article/alabama-2nd-congressional-district-primary-election-3c71c050841f20d751226463731868c7
Lawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor
cnn.com/2024/04/17/politics/arizona-house-abortion-law-repeal/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/barr-vocal-trump-critic-says-he-will-support-republican-ticket-november/
Donald Trump is threatened with prison: an overview of all criminal cases - Hush money, election fraud & more
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Democrats retake control of Michigan Statehouse after special election wins: Democratic candidates Peter Herzberg and Mai Xiong are projected to win their ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599485-democrats-retake-control-of-michigan-statehouse-after-special-election-wins/
Atiku, Wike attend PDP national caucus meeting in Abuja: It is not clear if the duo greeted each other, but former Vice-President Sambo was seated in between ...
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Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump: The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
Senate Kills GOP’s Push to Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas: The Senate voted 51-49 that two impeachment articles House Republicans brought against DHS Secretary ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/alejandro-mayorkas-impeachment-articles-voted-down-senate-1235006230/
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Kari Lake tells supporters they can ‘strap on a Glock’ ahead of November election
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599891-kari-lake-gun-glock-2024-election-arizona-ruben-gallego/
Biden’s handling of Gaza shakes his support in the Black community: Some Black activists want voters to reject Biden over his Gaza policy. Others see Trump as a ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/black-activists-gaza-palestinians/
Trump, the defendant, confronts courtroom reality: He's not in charge: Trump is quickly learning that Manhattan's criminal courthouse is not like the court of ...
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🔊 As jury selection continues in Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, another case at the US Supreme Court could impact the prosecution of his efforts to ... Show more reut.rs/3vLjOQR
Why Biden and Democrats are talking so much about freedom: When Vice President Kamala Harris rushed to Arizona late last week after the state Supreme Court ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/abortion-democrats-freedom-messaging/
Justices question obstruction charge against Jan. 6 rioter in case that could affect Trump
nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-weighs-jan-6-rioters-obstruction-challenge-affect-trumps-rcna147841
Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Criminal trial against Trump begins: "My son is graduating from high school": Donald Trump is apparently willing to use any means to portray himself as a victim ...
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Election 2024 latest news: Biden to campaign in Philadelphia with members of Kennedy family
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
Biden Visits His Pennsylvania Hometown To Call For More Taxes On The Rich And Cast Trump As Elitist
huffpost.com/entry/election-2024-biden-scranton_n_661f49fee4b015646f79b6fd
Nikki Haley's next move is going to a think tank after becoming major Trump critic
abcnews.go.com/Politics/nikki-haleys-move-tank-after-becoming-major-trump/story
The U.S. renews oil sanctions on Venezuela citing a failure to allow fair elections
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245374275/us-reimposes-venezuela-oil-sanctions
Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
Trump takes aim at a remaining House Republican who voted to impeach him : Of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/trump-dan-newhouse-republican-challenger/
WNBA Draft grades: Fever earn A for picking Clark, Sky receive C+ even with Angel Reese
theathletic.com/5418814/2024/04/16/wnba-draft-grades-caitlin-clark-angel-reese/
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught: Three House Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy are facing a new ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-voted-oust-kevin-mccarthy-face-new-ad-onslaught-rcna148237
OAN and Smartmatic settle election defamation case: Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News said Tuesday they have ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/media/oan-smartmatic-settlement/
Quick Glance: OAN and Smartmatic Reach Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit
- Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a confidential settlement of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet's lies about the 2020 presidential elections.
- The settlement followed a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against OAN in 2021, alleging that the right-wing conspiracy network 'victimized' the company and spread lies about its role in the 2020 elections to boost viewership and revenue.
- OAN previously settled a defamation suit in September with former Dominion executive Eric Coomer, revealing collaboration with individuals to propagate falsehoods about the elections.
- While the Smartmatic case has concluded, OAN still faces another defamation lawsuit from Dominion regarding the dissemination of falsehoods about the 2020 elections.
Tax debt shadows Steve Garvey as he runs for Senate : Garvey, the Republican Senate hopeful and former baseball star, has amassed dozens of tax liens totaling ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/tax-debt-shadows-steve-garvey-as-he-runs-for-senate-00152699
WNBA draft: Chicago Sky select South Carolina star Kamilla Cardoso with the No. 3 pick
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/chicago-sky-wnba-draft/
Ohio GOP leaders reject Democrats' plan to get President Joe Biden on November ballot
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/16/ohio-rejects-joe-biden-ballot/73351358007/
Senate Dems unveil $79M campaign ad plan: Senate Democrats have unveiled a $79 million advertising plan to boost their chances of keeping the majority in the ...
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Donovan Mitchell says NBA players are judged by making the conference finals and NBA Finals
“You’re judged by conference finals and finals. That’s my mindset ... Show more
Supreme Court won't hear Mike Lindell's challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone: The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition by MyPillow founder and election ...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/supreme-court-hear-election-denier-mike-lindells-challenge-109312803
Trump fundraising intensifies, Democrats post big hauls and other first-quarter takeaways
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/fundraising-takeaways-trump-democrats-squad/
Patrick Mahomes on staying out of presidential race: ‘I don’t want to pressure anyone’
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The Los Angeles Lakers lock up the 7 seed...
...and the Denver Nuggets are waiting for them in the first round 😅🍿
Will Modi win 400 seats in India’s election? The south holds the answer: As India votes starting April 19, Modi’s dreams of record win hinge on a part of the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/will-modi-win-400-seats-in-indias-election-the-south-holds-the-answer
Bill Maher slams CNN 'activists' for non-stop Trump bashing, biased reporting: 'Everyone is giving me their spin'
foxnews.com/media/bill-maher-knocks-cnns-non-stop-trump-bashing
Bob Graham, longtime US senator and 2-term Florida governor, dies: Bob Graham, a former US senator and two-term Democratic governor who was one of Florida’s most ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/bob-graham-dies/
Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87
- Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.
- Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.
- Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.
Chuck Todd: How to vote for change in a rematch election: Analysis: Don't discount voters' interest in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s third-party candidacy ...
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/chuck-todd-vote-change-rematch-election-rcna147899
Breaking down what Maple Leafs' lines should be against the Bruins: The Maple Leafs face a familiar rival in the first round of the playoffs and have plenty of ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/breaking-down-what-the-maple-leafs-lines-should-be-against-bruins/
Nuggets to rematch Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James in first-round playoff series
denverpost.com/2024/04/16/nuggets-lakers-playoff-series-2024-first-round/
Trump’s Unhinged Now, but Just Wait Until He Takes the Stand: If Trump actually ends up testifying, there’s a good chance he will be his own worst legal ...
thedailybeast.com/trumps-unhinged-now-but-just-wait-until-he-takes-the-stand
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2024 Presidential Election Live Updates: Biden Heads to Pennsylvania
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/16/us/election-biden-trump
Why the Dodgers traded Michael Busch — and how their loss is again the Cubs' gain
foxsports.com/stories/mlb/why-the-dodgers-traded-michael-busch-and-how-their-loss-is-again-the-cubs-gain
Donald Trump’s Harlem Bodega Visit Should Scare the Heck Out of Democrats: Yes, there were jeers—but also cheers.
thedailybeast.com/donald-trumps-harlem-bodega-visit-should-scare-the-heck-out-of-democrats
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Does it matter that Democrats are raising more money than Republicans?: 538 breaks down the latest presidential, Senate and House fundraising reports.
abcnews.go.com/538/matter-democrats-raising-money-republicans/story
Progressives seek to neutralize AIPAC’s spending threats: The group’s promised flood of cash hasn’t yet arrived, but progressives are trying to defend against — ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/democrats-aipac-election-spending-00152616
Opinion | The Deep State Lies in Wait for Trump: His second term will be much like my time in office if he doesn’t confront the entrenched bureaucracy.
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Sources: Rockets GM Rafael Stone extended on multiyear deal - ESPN: Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone signed a multiyear contract extension earlier ...
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Who Are Key Players in the Trump Hush-Money Criminal Trial?: The first criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump is underway. Take a closer look at ...
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/nyregion/trump-manhattan-criminal-trial-witnesses.html
A big second half lifts the 76ers to advancing to play the Knicks in the first round. 👀🔥
(via theScore Bet)
WTA roundup: Young sensation Coco Gauff downs another American in Stuttgart : No. 3 seed Coco Gauff outlasted Sachia Vickery for a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 win on Wednesday ...
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Trump Criminal Cases, Explained: Charges and Status of Each Inquiry: See a guide to the major criminal cases involving the former president.
nytimes.com/interactive/2023/us/trump-investigations-charges-indictments.html
Quick Glance: Trump Investigations: Charges and Status of Each Inquiry
- State and federal prosecutors are conducting multiple investigations into Donald J. Trump's business and political activities, with the cases expected to unfold in the coming months.
- Here is a guide to the significant criminal cases involving the former president.
- A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, has indicted former President Donald J. Trump on 13 charges in a case of election interference.
- Mr. Trump is the focus of at least four separate criminal investigations at both the state and federal levels, related to his business and political careers.
Caitlin Clark’s salary has sparked outrage over pay disparity in basketball 😳😳😳
The WNBA first-round draft pick will earn $338 ... Show more
A Western Conference Finals rematch in the first round ‼️
The Denver Nuggets have beat the Los Angeles Lakers in eight straight games ... Show more
Liz Truss endorses Donald Trump to win US presidential election: The ex-PM warns the "world was safer" under Donald Trump's presidency, and the West is "on the ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68821646
Top Trump surrogates and VP contenders hit airwaves in defense of former president on trial
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/trump-surrogates-vp-defense/
WNBA draft: Chicago Sky select South Carolina star Kamilla Cardoso with the No. 3 pick
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/chicago-sky-wnba-draft/
Trump fundraising intensifies, Democrats post big hauls and other first-quarter takeaways
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/fundraising-takeaways-trump-democrats-squad/
Trump Wanted to See Crowd Outside Trial. He Got 50 Randos.: A couple of hungry Proud Boys, Laura Loomer, and some people from Queens.
thedailybeast.com/trump-wanted-to-see-crowd-outside-trial-he-got-50-randos
Answers to hush money trial: Trump must be present, he faces years in prison: Did Donald Trump try to cover up his hush money payments to various women for ...
n-tv.de/politik/Trump-muss-anwesend-sein-ihm-droht-jahrelange-Haft-article24875224.html
Trump goes on trial: 5 key questions about how it could affect his campaign: Polls show there are major risks if Trump is convicted. He denies wrongdoing.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-hush-money-trial-5-questions-campaign/story
The danger for Trump in hush-money case: Refreshing people’s memories: Americans regard the charges as less serious than those in his other cases ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/danger-trump-hush-money-case-refreshing-peoples-memories/
Global Crises Could Win Biden Back the White House: It’s tough to defeat a wartime President, history shows. Biden can use the powers and pulpit of the ...
time.com/6967119/joe-biden-israel-iran-national-security-campaign/
Supreme Court declines Lindell appeal over phone seizure: The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Trump ally Mike Lindell on Monday over his attempt to ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4594698-supreme-court-lindell-appeal-phone-seizure-2020-election/
N.Y. trial’s focus on tawdry scandal could underscore Trump’s weakness with women
washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/04/15/trump-trial-scandal-access-hollywood/
Quick Glance: Trump's Sex Life Unveiled as Hush Money Trial Begins
- The opening day of Donald Trump’s criminal trial delved deep into his tabloid-fodder sex life, as lawyers and the judge debated how many salacious details jurors should eventually hear as they decide whether he broke the law to cover up hush money payments.
- The historic first trial of a former U.S. president began Monday in a storied courthouse that has seen a host of high-profile cases over the years, from rap stars to movie moguls, but never one with such potential consequences for the nation and the world.
- Despite Trump's open contempt for the trial, he was not disruptive in court but rather disinterested. However, Trump's lawyers managed to prevent jurors from being informed about specific allegations of sexual misconduct from 2016.
- Prosecutors plan to highlight Trump's relationship with adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and other women in court to show that he paid hush money to protect his political image.
If convicted this year, Trump could lose the right to vote for himself: In a year of unprecedented political developments, the New York hush money trial could ...
npr.org/2024/04/14/1240672009/trump-conviction-voting-rights
A son arrivée au tribunal de l'arrondissement de Manhattan, l'homme de 77 ans a une nouvelle fois dénoncé le procès comme une "persécution politique" ... Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/internationales/historischer-schweigegeld-prozess-donald-trump-vor-gericht-in-new-york-eingetroffen-11519189.html
Trump fundraising picks up, with help from big donors: Trump’s takeover of the Republican National Committee was a financial boon to the RNC, too.
politico.com/news/2024/04/15/trump-fundraising-picks-up-with-help-from-big-donors-00152418
The worst mainstream media habit: Distorting polls for clicks: Reporters and editors know better, but they can’t resist.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/16/polling-distortion-new-york-times/
Trump Can’t Stop Whining and It’s Only Day Two : The former president ranted and raved on Truth Social, then showed up at the Manhattan courthouse to rant and ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-cant-stop-whining-and-its-only-day-two
Paid articlePaid Reporting with @Draftexpress: Virginia Cavaliers G Ryan Dunn — a potential first-round pick — is entering the 2024 NBA Draft, he told ESPN. Dunn ... Show more
Arizona GOP strategy document implores party to show 'Republicans have a plan' on abortion
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/arizona-gop-strategy-document-implores-party-show-republicans-plan-abo-rcna147920
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
One poll question summarizes eight years of Donald Trump: Asked who they trust for information about Ukraine, Republicans were most likely to point to the former ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/poll-ukraine-news-trump-honesty/
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