JD Vance is having a rocky rollout. How much does it matter to voters?

by admin | Aug 1, 2024 | Politics

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Republicans and Democrats agree: Ohio Sen. JD Vance has had a rocky rollout as former President Donald Trump’s running mate. What’s less clear is how much it matters to voters.Since Vance was picked to join...

Senate fails to advance bill aimed at expanding child tax credit

by admin | Aug 1, 2024 | Politics

Kent Nishimura/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A bill aimed at expanding the child tax credit for millions of families and implementing business tax breaks failed to progress through the Senate during a key test vote Thursday afternoon.The legislation failed to go...

Election 2024 updates: Harris’ vetting team met with VP hopefuls Shapiro, Kelly

by admin | Aug 1, 2024 | Politics

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Vice President Kamala Harris is moving full steam ahead in her bid for the White House, with her campaign saying Sunday it has raised more than $200 million in less than a week.Former President Donald Trump and his...

How the Russian prisoner swap that freed Gershkovich, Whelan took place, according to officials

by admin | Aug 1, 2024 | Politics

POTUS/X(WASHINGTON) — The largest prisoner exchange with Russia since the Cold War took months of detailed negotiations that directly involved the president, government officials told ABC News.The deal, which freed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich...

Donald Trump loses gag order appeal in hush money case

by admin | Aug 1, 2024 | Politics

Stephen Maturen/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A New York appeals court on Thursday denied former President Donald Trump’s effort to throw out the limited gag order in his New York criminal “hush money” case.A panel of five judges from New...