Vice President Kamala Harris plans to propose the first federal ban on “corporate price-gouging” in the food and grocery industries, as part of her broader economic platform. The ban aims to address excessive pricing unrelated to business costs, which Harris argues is evident in rising grocery bills. The proposal, part of her presidential campaign, will be unveiled at a rally in North Carolina, where she … Continue reading Harris to propose federal ban on ‘corporate price-gouging’ in food and groceries

Former President Donald Trump announced a plan to combat inflation by cutting energy prices in half, securing borders, bringing supply chains back to the U.S., and reducing regulatory burdens. Speaking in Asheville, North Carolina, Trump criticized the Biden-Harris administration’s energy policies, which he claims have fueled inflation. He vowed to reverse these policies, halt electric vehicle mandates, and impose tariffs of 10-20% on imports from … Continue reading Trump Promises to ‘End the Era of Inflation, Mayhem, and Misery’

Republican Royce White has won the Minnesota primary election, defeating Joe Fraser with 38% of the vote. \White, a former NBA player and Minneapolis native, will now face incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the November election. White, who aims to attract younger and minority voters to the GOP, secured the party’s nomination despite Fraser’s initial frontrunner status and support from several establishment Republicans, CBS … Continue reading Royce White wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate to face off against Sen. Amy Klobuchar

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar secured a decisive victory in the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, defeating Don Samuels by 13 percentage points in a rematch of their close 2022 race. Omar, in her third term, received 56.2% of the vote compared to Samuels’ 42.9%, according to unofficial results. This district, known for its strong Democratic leaning, is expected to easily re-elect Omar in … Continue reading Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels in Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy plans to appoint George Helmy, his former chief of staff, to replace Senator Bob Menendez in the U.S. Senate after Menendez steps down later this month due to federal corruption convictions. Helmy, currently an executive at RWJBarnabas Health, will serve the remainder of Menendez’s term, which ends in early 2025. The official announcement is expected soon. New Jersey Rep. Andy … Continue reading NJ governor intends to appoint his former chief of staff to replace Menendez in Senate

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced he will step down next month, creating potential political uncertainty for one of the U.S.’s closest allies in Asia. Kishida, whose approval rating had dropped to 25%, cited the need for change within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his reason for not seeking reelection as party president. His tenure faced criticism over his handling of a fundraising … Continue reading Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month

A senior investigator for the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Jerry Dunleavy, resigned over frustration with Chairman Michael McCaul’s (R-TX) handling of the investigation into the Biden administration’s 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. Dunleavy criticized the committee for not fully pursuing critical testimony or holding top officials accountable, despite uncovering evidence of the withdrawal’s failures. He expressed disappointment in the committee’s efforts, calling them a “sham” and accusing … Continue reading Senior investigator of House Foreign Affairs Committee resigns over committee’s ‘disappointing lack of courage’

A highly anticipated online event featuring Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump was delayed by technical difficulties, with some users unable to access the discussion on Musk’s X app. Once the event began, it was mostly a Trump monologue, where he made casual insults and repeated debunked claims, while Musk occasionally asked questions. The event, which eventually attracted millions listeners, highlighted the renewed alliance … Continue reading After technical delays, Trump talks immigration and tech policy with Musk

Authorities are searching for a man in connection with a burglary at the Trump for President 2024 campaign office in Ashburn, Virginia, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The break-in occurred around 9:00 p.m. ET, but the suspect had fled before deputies arrived. Surveillance footage shows the suspect, an adult male, dressed in dark clothing and carrying a backpack. The investigation is ongoing, and … Continue reading Trump campaign office burglarized in Virginia

A New York state judge ruled that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not appear on the state’s presidential ballot in November, finding that he falsely claimed residency in New York. The judge determined that Kennedy’s claimed residence in the New York City suburbs was a “sham” address used solely for voter registration. This ruling followed a challenge by a Democratic-aligned group and … Continue reading RFK Jr. denied New York ballot access over residency concerns

The FBI is investigating suspected hacking attempts by Iran targeting advisers to the Democratic campaign of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as an associate of Republican candidate Donald Trump, according to the Washington Post. The investigation began in June, when Biden was still a candidate, with suspicions that Iran was trying to steal data from both campaigns, the Globe and … Continue reading FBI probing alleged Iran hack attempts targeting Trump, Biden camps

Sen. Bernie Sanders praised Vice President Kamala Harris for the Biden-Harris administration’s accomplishments, including tackling pharmaceutical industry greed, lowering prescription drug costs, and creating jobs by improving infrastructure. Sanders emphasized the administration’s efforts on climate change and job creation, stating that Harris should be proud of their record. He also dismissed concerns about Harris’s policy reversals, arguing that her positions contrast sharply with Donald Trump’s, … Continue reading Sanders says Harris should be ‘very proud’ of Biden administration’s record

Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance has agreed to debate Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz, following Walz’s confirmation as the Democratic nominee alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. Vance had previously stated he would only debate Walz once his nomination was official, expressing concerns about potential changes in the Democratic ticket. Vance emphasized the importance of debating and making his case to the … Continue reading Vance says he ‘of course’ wants to debate Walz

Prominent Democrats, including President Joe Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton, are set to speak at the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, according to sources. The event is scheduled for August 19-22, and Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to formally accept the Democratic Party’s nomination. Former President Jimmy Carter will be represented by his grandson, Jason Carter. … Continue reading Report: President Joe Biden, Barack Obama, the Clintons to Speak at DNC

The U.S. is making a last-ditch effort to persuade Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down in exchange for amnesty, as evidence mounts that he lost the recent election. The Biden administration is reportedly considering pardons for Maduro and his top officials, who face U.S. indictments, and may even offer guarantees against extradition. These negotiations provide a glimmer of hope for the Venezuelan opposition, which … Continue reading In Secret Talks, USA Offers Amnesty to Venezuela’s Maduro for Ceding Power

President Joe Biden announced that he will campaign for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state for the upcoming presidential election. Biden, who recently decided to withdraw from the race against Donald Trump, stated in an interview with CBS that he plans to support Harris and participate in campaign efforts in Pennsylvania and other states. Harris leads Trump in recent polls in … Continue reading Biden to campaign for Harris in battleground PA

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has approved a three-week delay in Donald Trump’s federal election case following a request from special counsel Jack Smith. This is the first time Smith has sought a delay in the case, where Trump is charged with conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. The delay comes after the Supreme Court ruled that Trump has “absolute immunity” from some allegations, leaving … Continue reading Judge OKs special counsel’s request for three-week delay in election-subversion case against Trump

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz “misspoke” in a 2018 video where he discussed handling weapons “in war,” according to a statement from the Harris campaign on Friday. The clarification follows criticism from Republicans, including vice presidential candidate JD Vance, who questioned Walz’s military record. The Harris campaign emphasized that Walz did handle military weapons and strongly believes they should be restricted to trained military personnel, contrasting … Continue reading Tim Walz ‘misspoke’ when he discussed using weapons ‘in war,’ campaign says

Fugitive Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont announced on Friday that he had returned to Belgium after briefly addressing supporters in Barcelona, sparking controversy over how he avoided arrest. Puigdemont, who fled Spain following a failed 2017 Catalan independence bid, defied an arrest warrant to reappear in Spain on Thursday, where he delivered a speech to thousands outside the Catalan parliament before vanishing into the crowd. … Continue reading Fugitive Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont in Belgium after evading arrest

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced plans to ban the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in Venezuela for 10 days following a public dispute with its owner, Elon Musk, over the country’s contested election. Maduro accused Musk of inciting “hatred” and “civil war” after Musk criticized Maduro for alleged election fraud. The U.S. and other Western countries have rejected Maduro’s election victory, with U.S. Secretary … Continue reading Maduro says he will block X in Venezuela for 10 days, after spat with Musk

Former President Donald Trump’s plane made an unexpected landing in Billings, Montana, on Friday night due to a mechanical issue, according to the U.S. Secret Service. The issue was not related to security concerns. It is unclear if the plane was originally supposed to land in Billings or Bozeman, where Trump was scheduled for a fundraiser and rally. The Trump campaign has not commented on … Continue reading Trump’s plane lands in Billings after reported mechanical issue

Ohio Sen. JD Vance has intensified his attacks on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, accusing him of avoiding deployment to Iraq by leaving the Army National Guard to run for Congress in 2005. Vance also claims Walz falsely stated he served in a combat zone. Walz retired two months before his unit was ordered to Iraq. These criticisms are part of the effort to define Walz, … Continue reading Vance reopens line of attack into Walz’s military record

Incumbent progressive Rep. Cori Bush lost the Democratic primary in Missouri to St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Wesley Bell, who was supported by the pro-Israel group Aipac. Bell’s win, with 51.2% of the vote to Bush’s 45.6%, marks a significant victory for Aipac, which has targeted members of Congress critical of Israel. Bush is the second member of the left-leaning House “Squad” to lose a … Continue reading Cori Bush Defeated in Missouri Democratic Primary

An Arizona grand jury considered indicting Donald Trump alongside 18 Republican supporters who falsely claimed he won the state in the 2020 election. However, prosecutors urged them not to charge Trump, citing a U.S. Justice Department policy against prosecuting someone for the same crime twice, and noting a lack of sufficient evidence at the time. The grand jury ultimately indicted 18 individuals on charges of … Continue reading Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state’s fake electors case

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has banned the country’s most popular party, Move Forward, for allegedly attempting to overthrow the constitutional monarchy by proposing changes to the law against defaming the royal family. The court also banned the party’s senior leaders from politics for 10 years. The Move Forward Party, which succeeded the dissolved Future Forward Party, gained significant support in the May 2023 general election, promising … Continue reading Thai court bans a popular political party for proposing to amend lèse-majesté law