Former President Trump’s conviction in his New York trial might shake up the 2024 presidential election, says Dr. Allan Lichtman, a historian at American University. Lichtman has a strong track record of predicting the outcomes of presidential elections, correctly forecasting nine of the last ten. He said that it’s too early to tell how Trump’s … Read more
Twenty years after he issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples in defiance of federal law as mayor of San Francisco, Gov. Gavin Newsom returned to the city Friday to remind voters that the fight for LGBTQ+ rights is ongoing. Kicking off Pride Month, the Democratic governor is promoting a measure on the November ballot to … Read more
Rudy Giuliani was seen grinning with his head tilted down in a new mugshot released on Monday. He was indicted in Arizona for allegedly trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The former New York City mayor has pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy. These charges are … Read more
South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace has received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, despite his previous criticism of her. Trump praised Mace on Truth Social, calling her a “Strong Conservative Voice” for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. He highlighted her efforts in securing the border, strengthening the military, supporting veterans, upholding the law, and … Read more
Small mental health centers in New York City are closing down to make way for larger, less personal centers. This change is supported by top city officials, but some experts are worried. For the past 20 years, mentally ill people in New York have used up to 16 small centers called “clubhouses.” These clubhouses offer … Read more
The Supreme Court decided to look at a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, regarding a situation where investors say they were given false information, causing the value of the company’s stock to fall. The lawsuit is from large shareholders who claim Facebook misled them about a data-harvesting issue involving Cambridge … Read more
At his first rally after his trial, Donald Trump promised a big benefit for workers in the hospitality industry if he’s re-elected. He said he would remove taxes on employee tips. The crowd cheered loudly at this announcement. Trump also criticized President Joe Biden and called his recent immigration order “nonsense.” He said Biden’s policies … Read more
Former President Trump has endorsed Sam Brown for the Republican Senate nomination race in Nevada. Brown is a veteran and has been endorsed by Trump, who believes Brown will fight for important issues like border security, stopping crime by migrants, and improving the economy. Trump’s endorsement is seen as important because it helps Brown stand … Read more
The Hunter Biden gun case isn’t just about holding the president’s son accountable. Some people see it as a political move to protect prosecutors and his father, the president. The case distracts from bigger issues like corruption. While there are interesting details about Hunter Biden’s life, like his struggles with drugs and relationships, the case … Read more
First son Hunter Biden had “lost the power of self-control” when he lied about his crack cocaine addiction to buy a gun in the fall of 2018, federal prosecutors told jurors in their closing argument Monday. Prosecutor Leo Wise told the jurors that the government had shown a pattern of behavior by Hunter, now 54, … Read more
On Sunday, House leader Jim Clyburn (D-SC) downplayed recent polls showing a drop in support for President Biden among black male voters. Some polls have indicated that former President Donald Trump is gaining more support from black voters. However, Rep. Clyburn, 83, believes that black voters are still loyal to the Democratic Party. “I don’t … Read more
Joe Biden’s recent trip to France revealed two key things: he’s not like Ronald Reagan, and he seemed to lack patriotism. During his visit, he also diminished historic heroes by using them to criticize Donald Trump and House Republicans. Traditionally, American presidents avoid partisan attacks while abroad, but Biden didn’t follow this rule. Despite his … Read more
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Senators Tom Cotton and JD Vance have all downplayed rumors that they are on former President Donald Trump’s shortlist for vice president. As of last Wednesday, Burgum, Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Vance (R-Ohio) were being considered by Trump’s campaign team, according to Fox News. They are also looking … Read more
