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Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip thereThe primary Senate Republican super PAC is sending reinforcements to South Carolina as President Donald Trump prepares to visit and boost Sen. Darline Graham. The Senate Leadership Fund is putting $5 million in the state to support Graham, who was appointed this summer as an interim replacement for her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Trump’s…
Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked backlash for glorifying himPresident Donald Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads promoting himself. He plans to use his own political funds going forward, instead. In a post Monday night on his social media site, the president defended the ads, which cost over $1.5 million in federal funds, calling them a “positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.” He blamed…
Trump posts cell phone number of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in fight over daylight saving timePresident Donald Trump is urging people to call the personal cellphone number of Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas after posting the number online. Trump wants the Senate to help pass the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. The bill passed the House in July but some Republican senators — including Cotton — oppose it.…
Trump urges calls to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in push for permanent daylight saving timePresident Donald Trump is urging people to call what appears to be the personal cellphone number of Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas. Trump wants the Senate to help pass the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. The bill passed the House in July but some Republican senators — including Cotton — oppose it. Trump argued on social media…
Massachusetts man charged with cyberstalking podcaster and former Trump official Katie MillerA Massachusetts man has been arrested in a federal case alleging he cyberstalked conservative podcaster and former Trump administration official Katie Miller. Authorities say the man contacted Katie Miller at least 40 times over the course of several weeks, sometimes leaving disturbing voicemails and text messages about her and her husband, Stephen…
Walmart says it's not using personal information to set prices as it expands digital shelf labelsWalmart is aiming to assuage customers' fears about its new pricing technology as it rolls out digital price labels at its stores. In a statement posted online, Walmart Inc.’s CEO John Furner vowed that the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer isn’t using personal information like income, shopping history or a shopper’s willingness to pay to set prices…
Residents of largest city in northern Ethiopia express fear after eruption of fightingResidents of northern Ethiopia's largest city are living in fear as renewed fighting erupts between federal troops and rebels. Many are reportedly trying to flee to other provinces. Internet service has been disrupted, and roads connecting Tigray with Afar have been closed to civilian traffic. The renewed conflict shatters a 2022 peace agreement that…
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messagingAn ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government. The 30-second spot was the result of a $14,000 ad buy, according to AdImpact, which tracks media spending. The ad doesn’t say who to vote for, but it echoes Trump's midterm messaging. Democratic Rep.…
Rebel Wilson appears in Sydney court over 'The Deb' producers' sabotage allegationsAustralian actor Rebel Wilson has returned to a court in Sydney over her directorial debut, “The Deb,” with producers accusing her of sabotaging the 2024 musical comedy.AI Film Production Limited began suing Wilson in the New South Wales state Supreme Court on Monday alleging she undermined and blocked the release of the film, causing the Britain-based…
The Tate brothers must stay locked up during their UK extradition fight, US judge saysA federal judge in Miami has ruled that social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom. That’s where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking. They have repeatedly denied wrongdoing. A judge on Wednesday denied a defense motion for release, meaning the Tates will remain…