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Remembering 9/11. And, Vance, Trump urge voters to back Republicans in the midterms
Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, communities across the U.S. gathered to remember the tragedy. President Trump and Vice President Vance urged supporters to vote Republican in November.
Calls for investigation after video shows ICE officers using batons on protesters
Maryland political leaders are calling for investigations into ICE officers’ conduct after videos showed federal agents using batons on protesters and driving vehicles toward crowds during an operation in Frederick.
Religious Vance seeks to avoid Maga schism as he keeps the faith for 2028
Vice-President JD Vance, a Catholic convert with evangelical roots, positions himself for a 2028 presidential run while navigating tensions between Christian nationalist and Catholic voters.
Trump’s attempted crackdown on mail-in voting – here’s what to know
The Trump administration is pursuing restrictions on mail-in voting through executive action and legislation, claiming fraud risks, though voting rights advocates and federal courts have challenged the efforts.
‘It’s just straight bigotry’: Trump leads wave of Islamophobic rhetoric as midterms loom
Republican leaders and candidates are employing intensified Islamophobic rhetoric against Muslim electoral candidates as midterm elections approach, coinciding with unprecedented Muslim success in winning office.
Calls for Democrats to be shot go unchallenged at Republican convention
During a Republican convention address in Dallas, audience members repeatedly called for Democratic candidates to be shot while Senator Ted Cruz spoke, with no response from the podium.
Taxes wouldn’t fund $5,000 Trump ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms, says commerce secretary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that funding for Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend to Americans would not come from tax revenues if Republicans win November’s elections, citing tariffs and visa programs as potential sources.
Trump and Hegseth use 9/11 memorial remarks at Pentagon to defend war on Iran
Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth used Pentagon 9/11 remarks to defend the US-Israel war on Iran, linking the conflict to counterterrorism efforts following the 2001 attacks.
Company hired for Trump’s reflecting pool makeover reportedly admits flaws in plan
The company contracted to renovate the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool acknowledged that faulty design and installation caused damage to the newly installed liner, contradicting the administration’s vandalism claims.
California petition worker arrested for allegedly paying people to forge voter signs
A California petition worker has been arrested for allegedly paying people to forge voter signatures on ballot petitions, with prosecutors saying he paid individuals on Skid Row to use false identities.
Republican senator fires aide who used Nazi soldiers as Facebook profile picture
Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted fired an aide after discovering his Facebook profile featured Nazi SS soldiers and he followed a military re-enactment group portraying a Waffen-SS division.
Tensions simmer on US-Canada border for two towns relying on each other
Trade tensions between the US and Canada are straining relationships between two neighboring border towns whose residents have long relied on cross-border shopping, work, and family connections.
Trump personality cult alive and well in Dallas – will it power Republican midterm success?
Trump held the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, urging supporters to view November’s elections as a referendum on him while promising $5,000 payouts if Republicans retain control of Congress.
US appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to restrict mail-in voting before midterms
A federal appeals court rejected President Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections, finding the president lacks authority over states’ election policies.
Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country
A federal lawsuit alleges that the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies are intimidating and retaliating against observers who monitor immigration enforcement operations across multiple states.
These Michigan swing voters are bracing for higher prices from trade war with Canada
Michigan swing voters who backed Trump in 2024 express concern that tariffs on Canadian goods will raise consumer prices ahead of midterm elections, with most viewing the trade dispute negatively.
Republican seeking to implicate Abdul El-Sayed over 9/11 voted twice against benefits for first responders
Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers twice voted against 9/11 first responder benefits, even as he recently criticized his Democratic opponent’s statements about the 2001 attacks.
US supreme court again rejects Missouri maps drawn to boost Republicans in midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected efforts to implement Republican-drawn congressional maps in Missouri ahead of midterm elections, leaving the state to use older district lines for November’s vote.
Democratic socialist clinches Rhode Island nomination amid party victories
David Morales, a 27-year-old democratic socialist endorsed by Bernie Sanders, won Rhode Island’s Democratic primary for Providence mayor, defeating incumbent Brett Smiley in the latest progressive victory across U.S. cities.
Steve Hilton vows to abolish California DMV if elected governor
Trump-backed California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pledged to abolish the state DMV if elected, proposing to implement a flat $73 annual vehicle registration fee and convert DMV offices into after-school facilities.
James Talarico accuses Ken Paxton of ‘ignoring’ Epstein survivors
Democratic candidate James Talarico accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of refusing to meet with Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors, as Democrats intensify pressure on Republicans ahead of midterm elections.
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