Shapiro warns against Trump in fiery DNC speech

Shapiro warns against Trump in fiery DNC speech

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) delivered a fiery speech at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, warning that former President Trump would take away the rights and freedoms of Americans if elected in November.  “While he cloaks himself in the blanket of freedom, what he’s offering isn’t freedom at all,” Shapiro said.  “Hear me on … Read more

Tim Walz Shares Touching Moment With Kids As He Speaks About Long Road To Parenthood

Tim Walz Shares Touching Moment With Kids As He Speaks About Long Road To Parenthood

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stood before a packed arena in Chicago on Wednesday night and thanked his family for their support as he accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice president. In a touching moment, Walz, as he’s done on the campaign trail over the past few weeks, spoke about his and his wife’s struggles … Read more

Georgia Republican Spots ‘Only Thing’ For GOP To Do About Trump

Georgia Republican Spots ‘Only Thing’ For GOP To Do About Trump

Duncan, a frequent Trump critic since the then-president tried to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election count — declared that the Republican nominee’s actions disqualified him from “ever, ever, ever stepping foot into the Oval Office again. “If Republicans are being intellectually honest with ourselves, our party is not civil or conservative. It’s chaotic and crazy. And … Read more

Pete Buttigieg Says Mike Pence Is More Polite Than JD Vance

Pete Buttigieg Says Mike Pence Is More Polite Than JD Vance

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg compared Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, with Trump’s former vice president, Mike Pence, during his speech Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. After criticizing Trump, Buttigieg pivoted his attention to the former president’s running mate. “And don’t even get me started on [Trump’s] new running mate. … Read more

Oprah Winfrey endorses Harris, saying she represents ‘the best of America’

Oprah Winfrey endorses Harris, saying she represents ‘the best of America’

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey arrives to speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.  Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Talk show and media icon Oprah Winfrey on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. “What we’re going to … Read more

Cash splash for hundreds of thousands of Aussies as superannuation added to federal government-funded paid parental leave

Cash splash for hundreds of thousands of Aussies as superannuation added to federal government-funded paid parental leave

New mums and dads could soon be able to earn superannuation on top of government-funded paid parental leave. Laws that will allow for parents to get 12 per cent superannuation while using paid parental leave will be introduced to federal parliament on Thursday. If passed, the scheme will come into effect from July 2025, which … Read more

Democratic National Convention Continues With Speeches From Tim Walz, Nancy Pelosi

Democratic National Convention Continues With Speeches From Tim Walz, Nancy Pelosi

Republican Geoff Duncan, who was until last year the lieutenant governor of Georgia, slammed his party’s presidential nominee, calling Trump “a direct threat to democracy.” “His actions disqualified him from ever, ever, ever stepping foot in the Oval Office again,” Duncan said at the DNC. As lieutenant governor, he witnessed Trump’s attempts to overturn the … Read more