Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (OH) called for President Joe Biden to resign from office in a Saturday X post. Vance criticized those urging Biden to drop out of the presidential race without also demanding his resignation, stating, “If you can’t run, you can’t serve. He should resign now.” This demand comes amid growing pressure for Biden to exit the race, with about … Continue reading JD Vance Demands Joe Biden Resign from Office: ‘If You Can’t Run, You Can’t Serve’

House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) will visit the site of the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pa., on Monday. Green’s visit, which will include 10 other committee members, aims to investigate the security lapses that led to the incident, which also resulted in the death of Corey Comperatore. Trump was injured by a bullet in the ear during … Continue reading House Homeland Security Committee chair to visit site of attempted Trump assassination 

Donald Trump held his first rally since narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, where he mocked Democrats and compared former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to a “dog.” Despite calling for national unity in his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, Trump did not address this theme in Grand Rapids. Instead, he frequently criticized President Joe Biden and derided senior Democrats like Pelosi, who had urged … Continue reading Trump holds first campaign rally after assassination attempt

On Friday, a growing number of Democratic lawmakers called for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid, following his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. Despite nearly 30 Democratic members of Congress urging him to step aside, Biden, who is currently isolated at his Delaware beach house with COVID-19, remains determined to continue his campaign. Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Morgan McGarvey … Continue reading Biden pushes for party unity as more Dems call for him to step aside

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Texas Democrat, has died at 74 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, her family announced. Jackson Lee, who represented Texas’s 18th Congressional District since 1995, was known for her advocacy for racial justice, criminal justice reform, and human rights, with a focus on women and children. She was a prominent sponsor of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act and supported … Continue reading Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies after battle with cancer

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) reportedly plans to resign from Congress following his conviction on all counts in a federal corruption trial, according to an NBC News report. Despite previous defiance amid calls from Senate Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin, who urged him to step down for the sake of his constituents and the Senate, Menendez has indicated he will soon resign. If … Continue reading Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez Plans to Resign After Bribery Conviction

During a recent Zoom call with lawmakers from the Congressional Progressive Caucus, President Biden received a note advising him to “Stay positive. You are sounding defensive.” Sources familiar with the call revealed that Biden humorously read the note aloud to lighten the mood among anxious lawmakers. Separately, during a tense call with centrist House lawmakers, Biden reportedly became heated, challenging Rep. Jason Crow on national … Continue reading Biden’s anger spills out as Democrats weigh his future

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer reportedly advised President Joe Biden in a Saturday meeting that it might be better for both the country and the Democratic Party if he ended his reelection campaign, a sentiment echoed by House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. Schumer’s office dismissed the report as “idle speculation,” emphasizing that he conveyed the views of his caucus directly to Biden. Additionally, Representative Adam … Continue reading Schumer Told Biden It Would Be Best to End Candidacy

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday while in Las Vegas, experiencing mild symptoms, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. He will return to Delaware to self-isolate but will continue performing his duties. Biden, who is vaccinated and boosted, was reported to have a runny nose and a non-productive cough, leading to the positive test. His physician confirmed that he has … Continue reading Biden tests positive for Covid, cancels speech in Las Vegas

U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, a California Democrat running for the Senate, privately warned donors that the Democratic Party could face significant losses if President Joe Biden continues his reelection campaign. During a fundraiser in New York, Schiff stated, “If he is our nominee, I think we lose,” potentially jeopardizing the Senate and House races. His comments come as at least 19 congressional Democrats have called … Continue reading US Rep. Schiff warns of big Democratic losses with Biden atop ticket

On the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reaffirmed their support for former President Donald Trump, despite their past criticisms. Haley aimed to appeal to undecided Republican voters, emphasizing that one doesn’t need to agree with Trump 100% to support him, while also criticizing President Biden’s foreign policy. DeSantis focused on domestic … Continue reading Haley and DeSantis complete U-turns with fawning pro-Trump speeches

Democratic National Committee leaders are moving quickly to confirm President Biden as the party’s presidential nominee by the end of July, despite internal party doubts following his poor debate performance. Biden is set to be officially nominated through a virtual roll call weeks before the Democratic National Convention in August. However, some House Democrats are pushing for changes to allow potential challengers, amid discussions from … Continue reading DNC Pushes Toward Nomination, Despite Doubts

President Biden is exploring proposals to reform the Supreme Court, including establishing term limits for justices and creating an enforceable ethics code. Any changes would require Congressional approval. During a call with the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Biden indicated he has been working with experts on these proposals, marking a shift in his stance on the issue. He emphasized the importance of collaboration, expressing concern that … Continue reading Biden considering proposals to reform Supreme Court

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed the legitimacy of a video showing a phone call with former President Donald Trump, in which Trump encouraged him to endorse his campaign. Kennedy apologized for not stopping the recording during the conversation, expressing his embarrassment over its release. In the call, Trump agreed with Kennedy’s views on vaccines and discussed his recent assassination attempt. Despite their discussion, Kennedy denies … Continue reading RFK Jr. confirms video of Trump call is legitimate, apologizes

Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and his associates Fred Daibes and Wael Hana were found guilty on all charges in a federal corruption trial after a nine-week proceedings in Manhattan. Menendez, who pleaded not guilty, was convicted on 16 counts for accepting bribes in exchange for political favors, exposing him to a potential sentence of over 200 years, though such a lengthy sentence is unlikely. Sentencing … Continue reading Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez guilty on all charges in federal corruption trial

Donald Trump has officially selected Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate for the presidential election, concluding months of speculation about his choice. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, stating Vance is the best fit for Vice President after careful consideration of other candidates. This announcement came shortly after Trump confirmed he would reveal his VP pick during the RNC kickoff, CNBC … Continue reading Trump’s VP pick is JD Vance

The House Oversight Committee will hold a bipartisan briefing with the Secret Service on Tuesday regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, with a public hearing scheduled for next week. During a campaign rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, a gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, shot at Trump, grazing his ear, resulting in one death and two critical injuries. Lawmakers are questioning the Secret Service’s … Continue reading House Oversight Committee to receive briefing Tuesday on Trump assassination attempt

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to speak at an Iowa Republican Party lunch event during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, as reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by The Hill. This engagement may suggest he is considering a run for the presidency in 2028. DeSantis previously challenged Trump for the nomination in 2023 after a successful election year for Florida Republicans but struggled in … Continue reading DeSantis to speak at Iowa GOP event during convention

Polls have closed in Rwanda’s presidential and parliamentary elections, with counting underway. President Paul Kagame is expected to secure another five-year term, continuing his three-decade leadership amid a backdrop of restricted competition, as courts banned prominent critics. Over nine million voters participated in the election, which saw polling stations open from 7 AM to 3 PM local time. Kagame is projected to replicate his 2017 … Continue reading Polls close in Rwanda as Kagame eyes fourth term

A Florida judge has dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump, ruling that the appointment and funding of special counsel Jack Smith were illegal. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump nominee, stated in her 93-page decision that Smith’s appointment was “unlawful” and ordered the case closed. This ruling coincided with the first day of the Republican National Convention and followed an assassination attempt … Continue reading Florida judge dismisses the Trump classified documents case

Donald Trump’s campaign has started soliciting donations following an assassination attempt on him, while Joe Biden’s campaign has suspended all TV ads in response to the attack. Just a day after the shooting, which resulted in one death, Trump’s campaign sent fundraising texts linked to the GOP-affiliated WinRed platform, featuring images of Trump in a defiant pose. Meanwhile, Biden’s team has paused all communications and … Continue reading Trump fundraises off assassination attempt as Biden suspends campaign ads

Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, law enforcement officials reported. Trump, with his ear covered in blood from what he described as a gunshot wound, was swiftly escorted away by Secret Service agents. His campaign later confirmed he was “fine.” A local prosecutor confirmed that the suspected gunman and at least one attendee … Continue reading Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) dismissed suggestions that he should replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee in a preview clip from his upcoming interview on “CBS News Sunday Morning.” Host Robert Costa asked, “You’re not just a surrogate; you’re somebody who’s getting text messages and emails every day to consider running. How do you handle all of that?” Newsom said, “Delete, delete, delete, delete. … Continue reading Newsom Says ‘Not a Chance’ He’s Replacing Biden

Former President Trump renewed his call for President Biden to take a cognitive test, offering to participate as well. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “Joe should immediately take a Cognitive Test… and do it for the good of the Country.” This request comes amid increasing scrutiny of Biden’s age and mental fitness, especially following a lackluster debate performance. Prominent Democrats, including Rep. … Continue reading Trump invites Biden to take cognitive tests together: ‘We’ll be a team’

Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have privately discussed their concerns about Joe Biden’s chances in the 2024 campaign, particularly against Donald Trump. Both leaders are unsure about the best course of action as Democrats seek to end recent infighting and unite against the former president. Many within the party believe Biden’s candidacy is in jeopardy and urge Obama or Pelosi to intervene, especially since Senate … Continue reading Obama, Pelosi privately expressed concerns over Biden