Billionaire GOP Donor Ken Griffin Won’t Back Trump In 2024: ‘It’s Time To Move On’
Trump “missed the mark on some important areas,” he told Politico.
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Trump Gives Nod To Ron DeSantis After Critics Blast Him Over Name-Calling
Former president backs off on ill-timed attack on potential presidential rival just before midterms.
Investigators Now Tracking Pricey Gifts To Trump During Presidency: Report
Investigators are attempting to determine where gifts sent to Donald Trump that were supposed to go to the National Archives ended up.
‘A**-Backwards Blasphemy’: Former GOP Chair Flames ‘God Made’ Ron DeSantis Ad
Ad claims DeSantis was created by God on eighth day. “What the hell are you talking about? You ever hear of a man named Jesus?” sputtered Michael Steele.
Warnock, Walker Get Personal In Georgia’s Closing Arguments
Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is intensifying his critique of Republican opponent Herschel Walker, saying the celebrity athlete is fundamentally unfit for Capitol Hill.
Dept. of Homeland Security Ramps Up Efforts to Police Online Speech on Ukraine, COVID & Afghanistan
Documents obtained by The Intercept reveal the Department of Homeland Security is working with private tech companies to fight online speech that undermines support for the U.S. government. We speak to one of the co-authors of The Intercept’s report, investigative journalist Lee Fang, who says the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act signed into law in 2018 by then-President Donald Trump expanded the government’s power to reshape online discourse.
Meet the New Yorkers Welcoming Asylum Seekers Bused to City After Hostile Reception at U.S. Border
As thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive on buses in New York, we speak with a man from Venezuela about his journey, and two New Yorkers who have been helping since August to welcome them with dignity and ensure they get the housing, food and other assistance they need. “The system here in New York City is not created for this type of community, which is the migrants that are arriving,” says former asylum seeker, Adama Bah.
From Terrorist Backer to Kingmaker: Itamar Ben-Gvir & Israeli Far Right Help Netanyahu Regain Power
Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return as Israel’s prime minister, with Tuesday’s election results showing his Likud Party and far-right allies winning enough seats to form a parliamentary majority. This includes far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir, who openly supports the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, vows to crack down on the LGBTQ community and was once convicted of racist incitement against Arabs.
Tigray Peace Deal: Surprise Agreement Ends Two Years of Civil War in Ethiopia, Brings “Big Relief”
The Ethiopian government and forces in Tigray have reached a truce to end two years of brutal civil war. The new peace deal follows a week of peace talks mediated by the African Union in South Africa. The Ethiopian government wants a unified country and Tigrayans want minoritarian rights upheld, says Adebayo Olukoshi, distinguished research professor at the Wits School of Governance who formerly worked on peace efforts in Tigray with the International IDEA.
Biden Snaps At ‘Idiot’ Protesters Branding Him A Socialist
The president was making a speech in Joliet, Illinois, where he warned of GOP plans to dismantle programs like Social Security and Medicare.
‘Let Them All Go Now’: Trump Calls For Release Of Everyone Arrested In Jan. 6 Riot
It’s time to start treating them “fairly,” the former president wrote on Truth Social.
Obama To Democrats: ‘Sulking And Moping Is Not An Option’
Swing-state Pennsylvania is the stage for a clash of presidents ahead of the state’s pivotal midterm elections.
Florida Medical Board Votes To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Kids
The American Medical Association has called such bans “a dangerous intrusion into the practice of medicine.
Tigray Peace Deal: Surprise Agreement Ends Two Years of Civil War in Ethiopia, Brings “Big Relief”
The Ethiopian government and forces in Tigray have reached a truce to end two years of brutal civil war. The new peace deal follows a week of peace talks mediated by the African Union in South Africa. The Ethiopian government wants a unified country and Tigrayans want minoritarian rights upheld, says Adebayo Olukoshi, distinguished research professor at the Wits School of Governance who formerly worked on peace efforts in Tigray with the International IDEA.
Nancy Pelosi Speaks Publicly For First Time About Horrific Hammer Attack On Husband
The House speaker read poetry and urged unity as she revealed Paul Pelosi’s recovery will be “a long haul.
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson Pushed Tax Cut Amid Family Land Deals
“Pass-throughs” benefitted not only Johnson’s company and big donors, but came as the senator’s family was acquiring luxury properties that could also take advantage of the law.
Jan. 6 Committee Gives Trump Extension After He Blows Off Documents Deadline
He gets another week, but Trump still has to testify beginning Nov. 14, panel insists.
Man Who Wants To Run Oklahoma’s Schools Buys Into Bogus ‘Cat Litter’ Conspiracy Theory
Republican Ryan Walters, a candidate for state school superintendent, promoted the urban legend.
Holy Hell: On 8th Day ‘God Made’ Ron DeSantis, Says New Campaign Ad
Ron DeSantis suggested in as shocking campaign ad that he was among God’s most important creations.
Dept. of Homeland Security Ramps Up Efforts to Police Online Speech on Ukraine, COVID & Afghanistan
Documents obtained by The Intercept reveal the Department of Homeland Security is working with private tech companies to fight online speech that undermines support for the U.S. government. We speak to one of the co-authors of The Intercept’s report, investigative journalist Lee Fang, who says the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act signed into law in 2018 by then-President Donald Trump expanded the government’s power to reshape online discourse.
Meet the New Yorkers Welcoming Asylum Seekers Bused to City After Hostile Reception at U.S. Border
As thousands of asylum seekers continue to arrive on buses in New York, we speak with a man from Venezuela about his journey, and two New Yorkers who have been helping since August to welcome them with dignity and ensure they get the housing, food and other assistance they need. “The system here in New York City is not created for this type of community, which is the migrants that are arriving,” says former asylum seeker, Adama Bah.
From Terrorist Backer to Kingmaker: Itamar Ben-Gvir & Israeli Far Right Help Netanyahu Regain Power
Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return as Israel’s prime minister, with Tuesday’s election results showing his Likud Party and far-right allies winning enough seats to form a parliamentary majority. This includes far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir, who openly supports the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, vows to crack down on the LGBTQ community and was once convicted of racist incitement against Arabs.
Judge Approves Appointment Of Trump Organization Monitor Amid AG Fraud Lawsuit
The monitor is justified given the “persistent misrepresentations throughout every one” of Trump’s financial statements from 2011 to 2021, the judge said.
Oprah Throws Support Behind Fetterman In Pennsylvania Senate Race, Abandoning Oz
The endorsement of the Democrat is a notable shift for Winfrey, a longtime friend of Mehmet Oz who helped vault him to fame as a TV doctor.
Kanye West Can’t Sell ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirts For A Perfect Reason
The rapper brazenly wore the race-baiting shirts at his Yeezy show last month during Paris fashion week.
‘Roaches Voting For Raid’: White Suburban Women Go GOP, Gripes Sunny Hostin
Hostin hits a sore spot on “The View.
In Oklahoma, GOP Governor Kevin Stitt At Risk After Battles With Teachers And Tribes
Democratic school superintendent Joy Hofmeister has the money and a coalition to win — but it won’t be easy.
Tigray Peace Deal: Surprise Agreement Ends Two Years of Civil War in Ethiopia, Brings “Big Relief”
The Ethiopian government and forces in Tigray have reached a truce to end two years of brutal civil war. The new peace deal follows a week of peace talks mediated by the African Union in South Africa. The Ethiopian government wants a unified country and Tigrayans want minoritarian rights upheld, says Adebayo Olukoshi, distinguished research professor at the Wits School of Governance who formerly worked on peace efforts in Tigray with the International IDEA.
African Nations Reliant on Grain Imports Seek Ukraine Diplomacy as U.S. & Europe Align Against Russia
We look at the impact of the war in Ukraine on the continent of Africa with Adebayo Olukoshi, an international relations scholar based in Johannesburg, South Africa. African nations import much of their grain. With their significant dependency on Ukrainian wheat and fertilizer in the Global South, “there is a wish for much more investment in diplomacy” between Ukraine and Russia, says Olukoshi.