NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBC News “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd criticized his network Sunday for hiring former Republican National Committee chief Rona McDaniel as a paid contributor, saying on air that many NBC journalists feel uncomfortable with the decision. Todd spoke on “Meet the Press” after his successor as moderator, Kristen Welker, …
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he arrives at a Manhattan court hearing in a civil fraud case filed by State Attorney Letitia James against him, his adult sons, the Trump Organization and others in New York, U.S., October 4, 2023 Mr. Fresh Mike | Reuters Attorney Dennis Phan argued that …
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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden opposes the planned sale of US Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel, saying in a statement to be released Thursday that the US must “maintain strong American steel companies powered by American steel workers.” In a statement obtained in advance by The Associated Press, Biden added: “US Steel has been …
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Just when Americans thought they were out, Joe Biden and Donald Trump pulled them back. The continuation of the 2020 election is officially set as The president and his immediate predecessor secured their parties’ nominations. Biden and Trump have created a political film that the country has seen before — even if …
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Supporters of former President Donald Trump filed petitions Monday trying to force a recall election targeting Wisconsin’s top Republican, Assembly Chairman Robin Vosswho angered them when he refused impeachment the official who oversees elections in the battleground state. Whether there are enough valid signatures to trigger a recall election this spring …
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Reproductive freedom has taken center stage under Biden state of the union speech but abortion rights advocates had mixed reactions, raising concerns about the president’s attempt to capitalize on what will be a central campaign issue while avoiding the use of the word “abortion”. Abortion rights have proven to be a powerful …
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal is holding a snap general election Sunday, when 10.8 million registered voters will elect 230 deputies to the National Assembly, the country’s parliament. The MPs will then elect a new government. Two moderate parties that have alternated in power for decades — the center-left Socialist Party and the center-right Social …
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas House Republican Speaker Dade Phelan is headed for a primary runoff against challenger David Covey, hurting one of the state’s most powerful figures and emboldening the state’s attorney general. Ken Paxton in his revenge campaign to oust sitting GOP lawmakers who called for his impeachment. Phelan advanced to a May …
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that informs readers of the most important Texas news. Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan faces a runoff after failing to secure a majority in the primary, the clearest sign yet of his precarious position in the Republican Party. Phelan entered the runoff with challenger David …
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Lady Gaga and “Scandal” star Kerry Washington led the stars urging their fans to go to the polls and cast their vote. On Super Tuesday 2024 primary election day, the 37-year-old pop star and 47-year-old actress took to social media to encourage young voters to use their vote. Taylor Swift, 34, also shared a post …
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