Trump Media shares climb more than 7%

Trump Media shares climb more than 7%

Jaque Silva | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of Trump Media by climbed more than 7% on Monday, a respite from the stock’s two-months-long losing streak ahead of the date when its majority shareholder, former President Donald Trump, can begin selling his shares. Shortly before 1 p.m. ET, shares of Trump Media … Read more

It’s not just Harris and Trump who have a lot at stake in next week’s debate. ABC News does, too

It’s not just Harris and Trump who have a lot at stake in next week’s debate. ABC News does, too

NEW YORK — Hours after ABC News released the rules for next Tuesday’s presidential debate, resolving a final dispute in Donald Trump’s favor, the former president was on the attack — against ABC News. “I think a lot of people will be watching to see how nasty they are, how unfair they are,” he said … Read more

Harris proposed 28% capital gains tax rate for top earners—what to know

Harris proposed 28% capital gains tax rate for top earners—what to know

Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at Portsmouth International Airport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sept. 4, 2024. Joseph Prezioso | AFP | Getty Images ‘We don’t make any changes until the law has passed’ Currently, investors pay 0%, 15% or 20% for long-term capital gains, plus an extra 3.8% net investment income tax, … Read more

Dick Cheney to vote Kamala Harris, Liz Cheney says

Dick Cheney to vote Kamala Harris, Liz Cheney says

Liz Cheney arrives with her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, to vote at the Teton County Library during the Republican primary election, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Aug 16, 2022. Jabin Botsford | The Washington Post | Getty Images Republican former Vice President Dick Cheney will vote for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 … Read more

RFK Jr. off ballots in North Carolina, Michigan, appeals courts rule

RFK Jr. off ballots in North Carolina, Michigan, appeals courts rule

Former Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena on August 23, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. Rebecca Noble | Getty Images Former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not appear on ballots in North Carolina … Read more

Abortion rights questions are on ballots in 9 states. Will they tilt elections?

Abortion rights questions are on ballots in 9 states. Will they tilt elections?

Ballot measures on abortion access could attract voters to polls in November who otherwise might sit out the election — and even a small number of additional voters could make a difference in close races for offices from the state legislature to president. Scholars and ballot measure experts are divided on the impact ballot measures … Read more

Harris accepts rules for Sept. 10 debate with Trump on ABC, including microphone muting

Harris accepts rules for Sept. 10 debate with Trump on ABC, including microphone muting

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the rules set forth for next week’s debate with former President Donald Trump, although the Democratic nominee says the decision not to keep both candidates’ microphones live throughout the matchup will be to her disadvantage. The development, which came Wednesday by way of a letter from Harris’ … Read more

Harris capital gains tax plan softens Biden proposal

Harris capital gains tax plan softens Biden proposal

Vice President Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Sept. 4, 2024. Erin Schaff | The New York Times | Via Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday proposed a 28% tax on long-term capital gains for households with an annual income of $1 million or more, lower than the … Read more

Trump campaign must stop using ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’ after lawsuit from family of song’s co-writer

Trump campaign must stop using ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’ after lawsuit from family of song’s co-writer

ATLANTA — A federal judge in Atlanta ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” while the family of one of the song’s co-writers pursues a lawsuit against the former president over its use. The estate of Isaac Hayes Jr. filed a lawsuit last month alleging … Read more

Trump RFK Jr. exit plan stalls in Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin

Trump RFK Jr. exit plan stalls in Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin

Former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gestures during Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump’s rally in Glendale, Arizona, Aug. 23, 2024. Go Nakamura | Reuters When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped his independent White House bid and endorsed former President Donald Trump in August, he laid out an electoral strategy he … Read more