Democrats launch summer spending blitz highlighting state legislative races

by admin | Jun 17, 2024 | Politics

Getty Images – STOCK(WASHINGTON) — The presidential election is taking up much of the political oxygen in 2024. But Democrats are urging voters not to forget the importance of state legislative races — and they’re spending big to make sure they...

Biden marks Eid while acknowledging the suffering of civilians in Gaza

by admin | Jun 16, 2024 | Politics

Win McNamee/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden wished a “blessed and meaningful” Eid to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world in a new statement. His statement of celebration acknowledged the pain that many people...

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says use of Russian assets from Ukraine is not ‘theft’ despite Putin’s claims

by admin | Jun 16, 2024 | Politics

Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joined ABC News’ “This Week” to discuss the $50 billion loan to Ukraine from world leaders. The money will help Ukraine rebuild and stave off continued Russian...

Sen. Tim Scott says he stands by vote to certify 2020 election

by admin | Jun 16, 2024 | Politics

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., who is on the short list to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate, said Sunday he stands by his vote on Jan. 6, 2021, to certify President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. “I...

Trump campaign seizes on misleading video to criticize Biden’s mental state: Fact check

by admin | Jun 15, 2024 | Politics

Antonio Masiello/Getty Images(WASHIGNTON) — As Donald Trump turns 78 on Friday, his campaign is trying to paint 2024 rival President Joe Biden as mentally incompetent by distorting a moment from Biden’s trip overseas this week to the G7 summit that has...