Joe Biden: Trump does a Modi, says he can ‘stop wars with a telephone call

Joe Biden: Trump does a Modi, says he can ‘stop wars with a telephone call

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged on Thursday to resolve ongoing international crises and restore America’s global standing, asserting he could “stop wars with a telephone call.” Speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Trump depicted a world on the brink of World War III under President Joe Biden’s administration. Trump promised to restore … Read more

Here’s how the election could impact the muni bond market

Here’s how the election could impact the muni bond market

The first presidential debate between U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is projected on a screen projector during a watch party hosted by the Michigan Conservative Coalition in Novi, Michigan, U.S., June 27, 2024.  Emily Elconin | Reuters With interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve likely … Read more

‘I’m not supposed to be here tonight’

‘I’m not supposed to be here tonight’

Former President Donald Trump recounted the assassination attempt that nearly killed him during his Republican National Convention acceptance speech in Milwaukee on Thursday night. “I’m not supposed to be here tonight,” said a somber Trump, with a bandage covering his right ear, which was nicked by a bullet. “As you already know, the assassin’s bullet came within … Read more

US Polls: Trump formally accepts Republican presidential nomination

US Polls: Trump formally accepts Republican presidential nomination

Just five days after surviving an assassination attempt, a bandaged Donald Trump addressed the Republican National Convention on Friday and accepted his party’s presidential nomination. Trump’s speech marked the climax and conclusion of a massive four-day Republican pep rally that drew thousands of conservative activists and elected officials to swing-state Wisconsin as voters weigh an … Read more

Hunter Biden cites Trump ruling in seeking tax, gun cases dismissal

Hunter Biden cites Trump ruling in seeking tax, gun cases dismissal

Lawyers for Hunter Biden on Thursday asked federal judges in California and Delaware to dismiss the criminal tax and gun cases against him in their courts, citing a recent opinion by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the related dismissal this week of the criminal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. Biden’s lawyers … Read more

Spotlight on Harris while Biden faces pressure to drop out

Spotlight on Harris while Biden faces pressure to drop out

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns at Westover High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S., July 18, 2024.  Kevin Mohatt | Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris touted the nation’s domestic manufacturing resurgence under President Joe Biden on Thursday at a campaign stop in North Carolina, where the intense media interest reflected her status as the … Read more

Trump to speak at RNC amid Biden election questions

Trump to speak at RNC amid Biden election questions

Donald Trump reportedly does not plan to mention President Joe Biden by name during his speech accepting the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Trump’s planned avoidance of referring to the Democratic incumbent by name, which was reported by Fox News, would be a striking departure from the former president’s long-standing practice … Read more

What happens next if Biden drops out of the presidential race

What happens next if Biden drops out of the presidential race

US President Joe Biden steps off Air Force One as he arrives at Hagerstown Regional Airport in Hagerstown, Maryland, June 20, 2024, on his way to Camp David. Samuel Corum | AFP | Getty Images President Joe Biden is under siege from within his own party, as more Democrats — in private and in public … Read more

Democratic donors up the pressure on Biden to drop out, as Kamala Harris events fill up

Democratic donors up the pressure on Biden to drop out, as Kamala Harris events fill up

U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris stand on stage together after delivering remarks at the DNC 2023 Winter Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., February 3, 2023. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters On a Tuesday in early July, 75 wealthy Democratic political donors gathered on a Zoom call to discuss the path forward for President … Read more

Biden has ‘mild’ Covid symptoms, no fever, White House doctor says

Biden has ‘mild’ Covid symptoms, no fever, White House doctor says

U.S. President Joe Biden arrives to deliver remarks following the incident that occurred at a campaign rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, U.S., July 13, 2024. Tom Brenner | Via Reuters President Joe Biden is still dealing with “mild upper respiratory symptoms” one day after testing positive for Covid-19, White … Read more