Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine John Minchillo | AP Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio on Sunday rebuked the false conspiracy theories that have been amplified by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, about Haitian immigrants stealing and eating people’s pets in Springfield, Ohio. “This is a piece of garbage … Read more
Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at Wembley Stadium on August 16, 2024 in London, England. TAS2024 | Getty Images Former president Donald Trump lashed out at pop star Taylor Swift on Sunday, less than a week after the musician endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. “I hate Taylor Swift!,” Trump … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A political committee behind the campaign to pass a constitutional right to abortion in Florida has filed a lawsuit against a state health care agency that it alleges is carrying out a taxpayer-funded “misinformation” campaign against the November ballot measure. Critics say the state-backed messaging push is the latest “dirty trick” by … Read more
MISSOULA, Mont. — In a subdivision near the northern edge of town, a number of condos and duplexes have popped up in the past three years. It’s part of a larger effort, including new zoning laws, to help provide affordable housing to Montanans who have found themselves priced out of the market, said DJ Smith, … Read more
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on September 13, 2024. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images Shares of Trump Media shot up by more than 25% on Friday, minutes after majority owner Donald Trump … Read more
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden threw shade at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Friday over Trump’s latest campaign promise: to eliminate income taxes on overtime pay. “Donald Trump is losing, and these tax proposals he’s floating out of desperation are as fake as his tan,” Wyden said in a statement. The Oregon Democrat … Read more
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump departs a campaign event at the Central Wisconsin Airport on September 07, 2024 in Mosinee, Wisconsin. Scott Olson | Getty Images A judge on Thursday dismissed two criminal counts against Donald Trump in his Georgia election interference case, but kept intact the top racketeering charge and other counts … Read more
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of Trump Media continued to sink on Thursday, closing at a fresh low, following Tuesday’s presidential debate between its majority shareholder, former President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. The stock fell 3.6% over the day and closed at $16.07 per share — its lowest … Read more
GOP V.P. Candidate J.D. Vance speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Sept. 12. 2024. CNBC Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance made a dubious immigration claim Thursday as he blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers entering the United States. Vance, the Ohio senator and running mate to former President Donald … Read more
A federal judge has cleared the way for betting on election results in the US for the first time in the modern era, overturning a prohibition imposed on gambling companies by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, a financial regulator. In November, the CFTC was sued in the District of Columbia by New York-based Kalshi, which … Read more
