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Biden’s COVID diagnosis coincides with continued calls to exit race
President Joe Biden was slow and feeble as he made his way down the steps of Air Force One on Wednesday, July 17. The White House said the 81-year-old is experiencing a “general malaise” after testing positive for COVID-19. He is now scheduled to self isolate in Delaware, rather than campaign. The bad news is… -
65% of Democrats want Biden to drop out: Poll
A new poll found that 65% of Democrats want President Joe Biden to end his campaign and allow his party to select a new nominee. The AP-NORC poll, conducted July 11-15, gives insight into the discontent many Americans have with their presidential choices this November. Former President Donald Trump doesn’t fare much better, according to… -
Senate could vote to expel Menendez after guilty verdict
The Senate may move to expel Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., now that a jury found him guilty of 16 charges, including bribery, extortion, obstruction of justice and conspiracy. The Senate Ethics Committee announced it will complete its investigation into Menendez promptly and consider the full range of disciplinary actions. The committee immediately opened an investigation… -
Congress wants the names of all officers present at Trump’s Butler rally
Congress is ramping up its investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday, July 22. “The United States Secret Service has a no-fail mission, yet it failed on Saturday when a madman attempted to assassinate President Trump,… -
Donald Trump chooses JD Vance as running mate
Former President Donald Trump announced that Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, will be his running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Trump made the announcement on his platform Truth Social as the Republican National Convention kicked off on Monday, July 15, following months of speculation over who his vice presidential pick would be. Vance is a… -
NRA back in court for phase 2 of civil corruption trial
The National Rifle Association (NRA) and its top executives are back in court for phase two of the civil corruption trial brought forward by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge will decide whether to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the gun rights group. During phase one, a jury found that three top… -
Senators are trying to ban members of Congress from buying stocks
Democrats and Republicans in the Senate joined forces in an effort to ban members of Congress from stock trading. The newly introduced Ethics Act would ban members of Congress, the president and vice president from buying or selling securities, commodities, futures, options, trusts and other investments immediately. Members would have to divest from those same… -
Congressional Black Caucus wants strategy changes at Biden campaign
Support for President Joe Biden within the Congressional Black Caucus may not be as strong as it first appeared immediately after the debate. The caucus chairman is now calling for strategy changes within the Biden campaign that he believes are necessary to win in November. “We have always expressed repeatedly and directly, including to the… -
Republican platform goes heavy on immigration, avoids abortion ban
Republicans released the platform for their 2024 campaign to retake the White House and Senate and retain control of the House of Representatives. The document includes a 20-point plan which covers a range of priorities including immigration, the economy, military and social issues. Republicans said their top priority is to seal the border and stop… -
Prominent Democrats suggest ways to replace Biden as nominee
President Joe Biden appears safe as the Democratic presidential nominee — at least for now. The Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus, two of the most powerful groups on Capitol Hill, announced they still support him. However, there are a growing number of lawmakers who have stated publicly that Biden should drop out before… -
Disney heiress, other mega donors won’t finance DNC until Biden drops out
The Democratic Party is not the happiest place right now. Mega-donors are withholding funds in the wake of President Joe Biden’s debate performance and they’re going public with their decision. Those donors include Abigail Disney, a granddaughter of Disney co-founder Roy Disney, who said she intends to stop all contributions to the party until President… -
Startup using AI cameras to catch people who blow stop signs
Most drivers have seen a car blowing a stop sign at a busy intersection with vulnerable pedestrians. The startup Stop for Kids hopes to change that, using cameras backed by artificial intelligence. Company founders Kamran and Kiyan Barelli said driver behavior changes when police officers monitor stop signs and write tickets, so their cameras catch offenders… -
World leaders coming to Washington for NATO summit
World leaders are coming to Washington, D.C., during the week of July 7 for the annual NATO summit. The meeting will mark the military alliance’s 75th anniversary. Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., will lead the congressional delegation. They will be tasked with ensuring the United States’ commitment to Ukraine’s security remains strong.…