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Trump says China's leader will bully Harris 'like a baby' as allies try to infantilize her
Read full article: Trump says China's leader will bully Harris 'like a baby' as allies try to infantilize herDonald Trump has said China’s leader would handle Vice President Kamala Harris “like a baby” if she’s elected to the White House.
GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in China
Read full article: GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in ChinaA group of Republican lawmakers is demanding a federal investigation into the U.S. consulting firm McKinsey over its work with the Chinese government and state-owned enterprises.
Following protests, DeSantis says plan to develop state parks is 'going back to the drawing board'
Read full article: Following protests, DeSantis says plan to develop state parks is 'going back to the drawing board'Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis said a controversial proposal by his administration to develop golf courses and pickleball courts at state parks is “going back to the drawing board.”.
What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential race
Read full article: What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential raceThe campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has blamed Iran for a hack it said resulted in sensitive internal documents being stolen and distributed.
News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it
Read full article: News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print itThree news outlets were recently leaked confidential material from inside the Trump campaign, but have chosen not to reveal any of the details about what they received.
Focus on economy and answer the Harris 'Freedom' message: What GOP strategists think Trump should do
Read full article: Focus on economy and answer the Harris 'Freedom' message: What GOP strategists think Trump should doRepublican strategists who have run campaigns against Donald Trump say they recognize what the former president is doing against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
Read full article: Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicionIn 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed a Chinese battery company’s plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids.
Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runs
Read full article: Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runsThere is plenty of jockeying happening at the Republican National Convention among the party's potential 2028 presidential contenders.
On an unusually busy news day, did the assassination attempt's aftermath change the media tone?
Read full article: On an unusually busy news day, did the assassination attempt's aftermath change the media tone?In a typical presidential campaign, Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate on the Republican ticket would have dominated media discussions for a week or two.
What to watch as the Republican National Convention kicks off days after Trump assassination attempt
Read full article: What to watch as the Republican National Convention kicks off days after Trump assassination attemptThe Republican National Convention starts Monday in Milwaukee, two days after Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt, with the violent scene at his campaign rally horrifying the country and amplifying already intense political divisions.
This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania Trump
Read full article: This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania TrumpFormer first lady Melania Trump is not expected to speak at next week’s Republican National Convention, which will feature speeches by other Trump family members and a long list of GOP officials.
Trump injured but 'fine' after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead
Read full article: Trump injured but 'fine' after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are deadFormer President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time.
The plane is ready, the fundraisers are booked: Trump's VP search comes down to its final days
Read full article: The plane is ready, the fundraisers are booked: Trump's VP search comes down to its final daysThe future Republican vice presidential candidate’s plane is currently parked in an undisclosed hangar — an empty spot on its fuselage for where a decal featuring his or her name will soon be placed.
The Republicans who want to be Trump's VP were once harsh critics with key policy differences
Read full article: The Republicans who want to be Trump's VP were once harsh critics with key policy differencesIt’s hard to refer to someone as “Hitler” and end up in their good graces, let alone potentially become the person they choose to help lead the country.
The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?
Read full article: The VP race's Florida question: Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them?Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives.
Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short
Read full article: Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall shortDonald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention.
Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting efforts
Read full article: Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting effortsFormer President Donald Trump’s campaign has begun requesting information from his potential vice presidential candidates, sending vetting paperwork to a list of top contenders in recent weeks.
Election deniers moving closer to GOP mainstream, report shows, as Trump allies fill Congress
Read full article: Election deniers moving closer to GOP mainstream, report shows, as Trump allies fill CongressAs Donald Trump makes a comeback bid to return to power, Republicans in Congress have become even more likely to cast doubts on President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory.
Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts
Read full article: Trump is in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryoutsFormer President Donald Trump remains stuck in a New York courtroom listening to salacious details of an extramarital sexual encounter he denies.
Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
Read full article: Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapsePresident Joe Biden has signed legislation reauthorizing a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse.
Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changes
Read full article: Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changesThe Senate has advanced legislation that would reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance tool as lawmakers and the Biden administration rushed to tamp down fresh concerns about the program violating Americans’ civil liberties.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's presidential primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's presidential primariesLouisiana politics have been dominated this year by new Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s special legislative sessions to address crime and adopt new congressional maps.
Trump ramps up dark rhetoric in Ohio stump speech for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno
Read full article: Trump ramps up dark rhetoric in Ohio stump speech for Senate candidate Bernie MorenoFormer President Donald Trump claimed that he — not President Joe Biden — will protect Social Security and warned of a “bloodbath” if he loses in November as he campaigned for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio.
These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)
Read full article: These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)Former President Donald Trump dominated the Republican presidential primaries on his way to a third consecutive nomination.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii's Republican caucuses
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii's Republican caucusesHawaii Republicans will hold caucuses Tuesday to cast votes in a presidential nomination contest in which former incumbent Donald Trump is the only remaining major candidate competing.
McConnell's exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with Trump
Read full article: McConnell's exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with TrumpLong before Sen. Mitch McConnell surprised colleagues by announcing he would be stepping down as the Republican leader this fall, he knew the time had come.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia's GOP presidential primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia's GOP presidential primaryDonald Trump and Nikki Haley lead the field of candidates competing in the District of Columbia’s Republican presidential primary, which will be held Friday through Sunday.
South Carolina's Republican primary: What to watch as Haley tries to upset Trump in her home state
Read full article: South Carolina's Republican primary: What to watch as Haley tries to upset Trump in her home stateNikki Haley’s best-case scenario for her home state’s Republican primary might be to do well enough to be competitive on Super Tuesday.
Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party
Read full article: Trump's threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the partyDonald Trump’s claim that he once told a NATO ally that he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to “delinquent” members of the group sent shockwaves through Europe over the weekend.
What's in the bipartisan Senate package to aid Ukraine, secure U.S. border
Read full article: What's in the bipartisan Senate package to aid Ukraine, secure U.S. borderSenators have come out with a carefully negotiated $118 billion compromise that pairs tens of billions of dollars in wartime aid for Ukraine with new border laws aimed at shrinking the historic number of people who have come to the U.S. border with Mexico to seek asylum.
Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargers
Read full article: Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargersPresident Joe Biden has vetoed a Republican measure that would have blocked a White House waiver that allows some foreign-made content in federally funded chargers for electric vehicles.
Democrats target GOP strongholds Texas and Florida with Senate majority on the line
Read full article: Democrats target GOP strongholds Texas and Florida with Senate majority on the lineDemocrats hoping to hold their slim Senate majority after November are looking for wins in two unlikely places that could neutralize potential setbacks elsewhere, Florida and Texas.
Years after Parkland massacre, tour freshens violence for group of House lawmakers
Read full article: Years after Parkland massacre, tour freshens violence for group of House lawmakersA second group of U.S. House lawmakers toured the building where Parkland high school students were massacred in 2018.
Can a Floridian win the presidency? It hasn't happened yet as Trump and DeSantis vie to be first
Read full article: Can a Floridian win the presidency? It hasn't happened yet as Trump and DeSantis vie to be firstFlorida is the third largest state in the nation, yet it has never fielded a winning presidential candidate.
Donald Trump's strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past 'nonsense'
Read full article: Donald Trump's strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past 'nonsense'Former President Donald Trump is showing his strength in Florida while his 2024 rival, Gov. Ron DeSantis, looks to prove his viability.
The Supreme Court seems likely to rule against a trademark in the 'Trump too small' case
Read full article: The Supreme Court seems likely to rule against a trademark in the 'Trump too small' caseThe Supreme Court has signaled that it would rule against a man who wants to trademark the suggestive phrase “Trump too small.”.
As Gen. Milley steps down as chairman, his work on Ukraine is just one part of a complicated legacy
Read full article: As Gen. Milley steps down as chairman, his work on Ukraine is just one part of a complicated legacyAs chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Mark Milley has spent the better part of the last two years rallying allies to provide weapons for the Ukrainians as they defend their country against the Russian forces.
Senator Rubio urges Biden administration to reject a former warlord's extradition to Colombia
Read full article: Senator Rubio urges Biden administration to reject a former warlord's extradition to ColombiaFlorida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is calling on the Biden administration to reject Colombia’s request for extradition of a former warlord after he was named a peace envoy in the South American nation.
DeSantis fights to reset his stagnant campaign as Trump dominates the 2024 conversation
Read full article: DeSantis fights to reset his stagnant campaign as Trump dominates the 2024 conversationFor Ron DeSantis, Tuesday was supposed to be an important opportunity to help reset his stagnant Republican presidential campaign.
Christie: GOP needs someone who can quickly take down Trump
Read full article: Christie: GOP needs someone who can quickly take down TrumpFormer New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is mulling another presidential run, says Republicans need a candidate who can execute a quick takedown of Donald Trump.
Will this be the last time we ‘spring forward’ for daylight saving time?
Read full article: Will this be the last time we ‘spring forward’ for daylight saving time?Last March, the U.S. Senate passed what is known as the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-a-year ritual of changing clocks by making one set time permanent.
Senators: Officials blocking access to mishandled documents
Read full article: Senators: Officials blocking access to mishandled documentsMembers of the Senate intelligence committee say they should have access to classified documents that were discovered in the homes of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probe
Read full article: Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probeA former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s socialist government was arrested Monday on charges of money laundering and representing a foreign government without registering.
To boost Georgia's Warnock, Biden goes to ... Massachusetts
Read full article: To boost Georgia's Warnock, Biden goes to ... MassachusettsPresident Joe Biden made phone calls with fellow Democrats Friday for Sen. Raphael Warnock’s runoff election, delivering hot coffee to volunteers, too, and thanking them for their work.
'Democracy voters' delivered for Democrats in tightest races
Read full article: 'Democracy voters' delivered for Democrats in tightest racesPresident Joe Biden tried to shape the midterm elections not as a verdict on his time in office, but rather on the contrast between Democrats and Republicans on American democracy.
Judge tosses impeachment witness's suit against Trump's son
Read full article: Judge tosses impeachment witness's suit against Trump's sonA judge has ruled that the oldest son of Donald Trump and other Trump allies did not defame a retired Army lieutenant colonel who was a key witness in the first impeachment case against the former president.
Florida's Marco Rubio wins 3rd Senate term, defeats Demings
Read full article: Florida's Marco Rubio wins 3rd Senate term, defeats DemingsRepublican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has won a third term, defeating U.S. Rep. Val Demings and holding a key seat as the GOP tried to regain control of a closely divided Senate.
Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wraps
Read full article: Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wrapsCoast to coast, candidates and big-name backers made final appeals to voters Monday in the last hours of a fraught midterm election season, with Republicans excited about the prospect of winning back Congress.
Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'
Read full article: Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'The Democratic Party’s most powerful voices are warning that abortion, Social Security and democracy itself are at risk as they labor to overcome fierce political headwinds over the final weekend of the 2022 campaign.
A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida
Read full article: A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in FloridaDemocrats are increasingly concerned that Florida may be slipping away this fall — and perhaps beyond — as emboldened Republicans seize on divisive cultural issues and demographic shifts in crucial contests for governor and the U.S. Senate.
Demings goes on attack against Rubio in Fla. Senate debate
Read full article: Demings goes on attack against Rubio in Fla. Senate debateDemocratic U.S. Rep. Val Demings of Florida went on the attack in her first debate against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, accusing him of being a serial liar, while Rubio criticized her for supporting President Joe Biden’s economic agenda.
‘We’re with you,’ Biden tells Puerto Rico ahead of visit
Read full article: ‘We’re with you,’ Biden tells Puerto Rico ahead of visitPresident Joe Biden promises to “rebuild it all” after visiting Puerto Rico on Monday to survey damage from Hurricane Fiona, as tens of thousands of people remain without power two weeks after the storm hit.
US needs to reform efforts to stop enemy spies, report says
Read full article: US needs to reform efforts to stop enemy spies, report saysA new Senate study warns that U.S. spy agencies’ efforts to stop China and other adversaries from stealing secrets are hampered by miscommunication and a lack of money and staff at the agency intended to coordinate those efforts.
Debating over debates: Campaign tradition faces skepticism
Read full article: Debating over debates: Campaign tradition faces skepticismWith the fall campaign rapidly approaching, the time-honored tradition of debates as a forum for voters to evaluate candidates may be the latest casualty of the nation’s polarized political climate.
Senate to vote on same-sex marriage in coming weeks
Read full article: Senate to vote on same-sex marriage in coming weeksMajority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate will vote on legislation to protect same-sex marriage “in the coming weeks” as a bipartisan group backing the bill is tweaking it to gain Republican support.
GOP candidates mask rigid abortion stances after Roe ruling
Read full article: GOP candidates mask rigid abortion stances after Roe rulingStrict, anti-abortion Republicans running in competitive House, Senate and governor’s races in key battleground states are trying to distance themselves from their past statements and positions.
SD Gov. Kristi Noem weighs response to ethics complaints
Read full article: SD Gov. Kristi Noem weighs response to ethics complaintsA South Dakota ethics board’s finding that Gov. Kristi Noem may have engaged in misconduct by intervening in her daughter’s application for a real estate appraiser license isn’t likely the last word on the matter.
Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantis
Read full article: Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantisU.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida, putting him in position to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign the Republican incumbent is eyeing as the first step toward a potential White House run.
New claims against ex-Miami congressman hired by Venezuela
Read full article: New claims against ex-Miami congressman hired by VenezuelaNew filings in a civil suit allege that a former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s socialist government not only did no apparent work, but also channeled a large chunk of the money to a yacht company on behalf of a fugitive billionaire.
Black educator Mary McLeod Bethune honored in Statuary Hall
Read full article: Black educator Mary McLeod Bethune honored in Statuary HallCivil rights leader and trailblazing educator Mary McLeod Bethune has became the first Black person elevated by a state for recognition in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall.
After Roe: Dems challenge GOP to show they care for mothers
Read full article: After Roe: Dems challenge GOP to show they care for mothersThe Supreme Court’s decision to overturn national protections for abortion has set off a contest between Democratic and Republican lawmakers over whose policies would do more to help vulnerable mothers and children.
Trump's Ukraine impeachment shadows war, risks GOP response
Read full article: Trump's Ukraine impeachment shadows war, risks GOP responseEven the staunchest defense hawks in the Republican Party stood virtually united by Donald Trump’s side when the then-president was impeached in late 2019 after pressuring Ukraine’s leader for “a favor” and withholding $400 million in military aid.