You don’t have to convict a Trump aide to bankrupt oneSenator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) did a better job explaining ideologically driven lawfare than I have managed in years. Speaking at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics on October 13, she said she wanted “signature cases” going after not just President Trump but “the people who enabled him.” Then she explained who the message was really for:…The Blaze4h agoWhole story →Education
Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’The Senate candidate denounced opponent Ken Paxton, calling out corruption allegations and support from Musk James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has taken aim at Elon Musk, warning that the tech mogul is trying to buy political influence and declaring: “Texas is not for sale.” Talarico held a campaign rally on Friday at…The Guardian20h agoWhole story →GovernmentEducation
Trump’s ‘chaos monkey’ reputation putting economy’s future at risk: expertA prominent economist is warning that Americans’ view of who’s running the economy carries consequences that reach far beyond their mood. University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers argued in his Platypus Economics newsletter on Friday that the problem is the people steering the economy , not the economy itself. Americans are looking ahead and "don't…Raw Story23h agoWhole story →Education
About half concerned Republicans could try to overturn midterm results: SurveyA new poll released Friday suggests half of Americans are concerned Republicans may try to overturn the results of November’s midterm election. Fifty percent of respondents to the New York Times/Siena University survey said they were either "very" or "somewhat worried" the GOP may use “illegal means” to overturn the election, compared to 49 percent...The Hill1d agoWhole story →EducationGovernment
Wild leaked racial rant rocks Trump pick in toss-up House raceAn attorney for Joe Mitchell, a House candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, did not dispute the authenticity of a raunchy leaked video of his profane racial remarks, instead accusing “political foes” of trying to “damage his campaign.” The video surfaced Friday in a Daily Mail report . The woman who provided it said it was recorded in 2017, when…Raw Story1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
AG Tish James to hire outside lawyer to probe ‘Cornell 7’ after making prejudicial comments about case: sourcesEmbattled New York Attorney General Letitia James is planning to hire outside counsel to investigate the seven Cornell University fraternity brothers accused of raping a female classmate -- after coming under fire to recuse herself for making prejudicial comments about the incident, The Post has learned.New York Post2h agoWhole story →JusticeEducation
Fetterman’s GOP convention video caught even some of his staffers off guardBy Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Even some of Democratic Sen. John Fetterman’s staffers were caught off guard when they sawKRDO1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Fettermanrepublican midterm convention
Katie Zacharia visibly ‘nervous’ in first 14-minute White House press briefingPresident Trump announced Zacharia as the successor to Karoline Leavitt last week, with Monday being her first official day in the job.New York Post11d agoWhole story →Governmentwhite house press briefing
The midterm polls that caught our eye this weekPolls show Trump losing support among his base and voters focused on Senate control and issues.The Washington Post16d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Republican Congressman threatens to call police on student reporterCongressman Andy Harris claimed it was illegal for the reporter to record him without his permission because of two-party consent laws.NBC 5 Chicago10d agoWhole story →SecurityAndy Harris
Maryland Republican clashes with student reporter after debateRep. Andy Harris, R-Md., claimed it was illegal for the reporter to record him without his permission because of two-party consent laws. Here's what the law...NBC10 Boston9d agoWhole story →GovernmentCultureAndy Harrisharris debate incident
Trump demands Fox cover more TrumpTrump demanded more rally coverage as Fox was covering his Ohio rally, warning supporters could stop watching FoxSalon20d agoWhole story →GovernmentCulturetrump ohio rally
Fox 10 reporter trades TV for Arizona politics. She explains whyWhy Ashlie Rodriguez, a former reporter for Fox 10 in Phoenix, left TV to join the staff of U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego as his Arizona press secretary.The Arizona Republic3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentRuben Gallego
JD Vance Reveals Why Trump Might Not Endorse Him Right Away In 2028 RaceThe vice president pondered a scenario in which the president delayed putting his full support behind him for president.HuffPost4d agoWhole story →Government2028 presidential race
