Articles filed under Political Figures
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Right-wing influencers hyped anti-Ukraine videos made by a TV producer also funded by Russian mediaOct 19, 2024 6:00 am - The Kremlin could not have asked for better publicity at a better time when Ben Swann, a self-described independent journalist who promotes conspiracy theories, released a 12-part video series he promised would reveal dark truths about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Harris and Trump target Michigan as both parties try to shore up 'blue wall' votesOct 18, 2024 1:41 pm - Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both sought support from Arab American voters Friday as they campaigned in Michigan, trying to lock down support in this key battleground state.
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Trump hotel attracted would-be judges, ambassadors, pardon-seekers, House Democrats sayOct 18, 2024 11:19 am - Judges seeking appointments to the federal bench. Wealthy Republicans hoping for ambassadorships. Criminals who wanted pardons.
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Biden says Western allies must keep aiding Ukraine as he meets European partners before electionOct 18, 2024 7:16 am - U.S. President Joe Biden said it's important for Ukraine's Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country as he held meetings Friday with European partners, with the upcoming U.S. presidential election casting a long shadow over his visit to Germany.
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Trump says he is the ‘father of IVF’ at all-women town hall eventOct 17, 2024 10:12 am - Former president Donald Trump described himself as the “father of IVF” during an all-female town hall event in Georgia, telling attendees that he would support in vitro f...
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Vance says ‘no’ when asked whether Trump lost 2020 electionOct 17, 2024 8:07 am - The answer was the most specific Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance has been on the subject, and a departure from past answers he has offered about the election Trump continues to say without evidence was decided fraudulently in favor of Democrat Joe Biden.
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Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’Oct 17, 2024 7:09 am - An independent panel investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally faulted the Secret Service for poor communications that day and failing to secure the building where the gunman took his shots. The review also found more systemic issues at the agency such as a failure to understand the unique risks facing Trump and a culture of doing “more with less.”
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Harris campaign calls plagiarism claims a partisan attack. Expert says it was ‘sloppy writing’Oct 17, 2024 7:03 am - Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' campaign is dismissing accusations that she and a co-author plagiarized parts of a 2009 book on the U.S. criminal justice system as a desperate attempt by “rightwing operatives” to distract voters.
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Trump is consistently inconsistent on abortion and reproductive rightsOct 17, 2024 6:48 am - Donald Trump has had a tough time finding a consistent message to questions about abortion and reproductive rights.
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Harris’ interview with Fox News is marked by testy exchanges over immigration and moreOct 17, 2024 6:45 am - Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a combative interview with Fox News on Wednesday, sparring with anchor Bret Baier on immigration and shifting policy positions while asserting that if elected, she would not represent a continuation of Joe Biden's presidency.