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RCMP protection of MPs placing ‘significant strain’ on resources, memo warns – National

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RCMP protection of MPs placing ‘significant strain’ on resources, memo warns – National

The demands of protecting parliamentarians and other public figures are placing “significant strain” on RCMP personnel and taking resources from other federal policing priorities, warns an internal briefing note. The national police force is “forced to walk a delicate balance” in providing protective services in response to threats flagged by parliamentarians, says the newly released … Read more

Pro-Palestinian Activists Crash Biden’s DNC Speech

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Pro-Palestinian Activists Crash Biden’s DNC Speech

Pro-Palestinian activists sought to bring attention to the war in Gaza during President Joe Biden’s speech on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. According to reporters inside the convention hall, some people in the audience held up a banner, featuring the colors of the Palestinian flag, that read, “STOP ARMING ISRAEL,” … Read more

Biden says ‘I gave my best to you’ in DNC address endorsing Harris – National

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Biden says ‘I gave my best to you’ in DNC address endorsing Harris – National

President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, saying, “I gave my best to you” and basking in a long ovation that reflected the energy released by his decision to cede the stage to Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden, 81, received a hero’s welcome weeks after many in … Read more

Trump: It’s ‘Not Fair’ Biden Is No Longer His Democratic Rival

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Trump: It’s ‘Not Fair’ Biden Is No Longer His Democratic Rival

Former President Donald Trump raged against Democrats on Monday for staging a “coup” against his successor, complaining once more that he will now have to beat two competitors as the party rallies around Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago. “The Democrats staged the first ever ‘Coup’ in America,” … Read more

Manhattan DA signals openness to delaying Trump criminal sentencing

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Manhattan DA signals openness to delaying Trump criminal sentencing

The Manhattan district attorney’s office said it would not oppose delaying former President Trump’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case slated for Sept. 18, suggesting prosecutors would instead defer to the judge. Trump has demanded a delay in sentencing until after the November presidential election. Among other arguments, he asserts that he will immediately … Read more

Barack Obama Returns To DNC To Make Case For Kamala Harris

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Barack Obama Returns To DNC To Make Case For Kamala Harris

Barack Obama was days shy of his 43rd birthday and months from being elected to the U.S. Senate when he stepped onto a Boston stage at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. A state lawmaker from Illinois, he had an unusual profile to be a headline speaker at a presidential convention. But the self-declared “skinny kid … Read more

7 Best Zingers At Trump During Democratic National Convention

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7 Best Zingers At Trump During Democratic National Convention

The opening night of the Democratic National Convention wasn’t just a celebration of Vice President Kamala Harris, who quickly rose to the top of the ticket after President Joe Biden ended his campaign last month. It was also about going on the offensive against Donald Trump. Biden himself brought the heat when he closed out … Read more

DNC crowd chants ‘lock him up’ on Trump during Hillary Clinton remarks

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DNC crowd chants ‘lock him up’ on Trump during Hillary Clinton remarks

The crowd at the Democratic National Convention chanted “lock him up” during former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton’s remarks on Monday night — turning the tables on “lock her up” chants that were prevalent at former President Trump’s campaign events in 2016. Clinton used a portion of her speech to refer to Trump’s 34 felony … Read more