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In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around countryLongtime Virginia Republican Rep. Rob Wittman is emphasizing his humble roots rather than his deep experience as he campaigns this year in what's seen as the toughest race of his career. Observers say it's an attempt to insulate himself from attacks by his Democratic challenger, prosecutor Shannon Taylor, who is one of the many political candidates this…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →
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Trump hasn't committed to repaying federal funds already spent on ads, a White House official saysPresident Donald Trump has pledged to use money from his MAGA Inc. super PAC for a controversial taxpayer-funded ad campaign. However, he has not committed to reimbursing the nearly $12 million already spent. Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have slammed Trump for this decision. Schumer on Tuesday called for an investigation into…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →
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Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump adsThe Department of Homeland Security has tapped $20 million to pay for campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump. The ads have drawn widespread criticism from Republicans and Democrats who call them a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars and likely illegal. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, two top Senate Democrats said…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution9d agoWhole story →
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CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restrictionThe White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip. It is the latest media restriction imposed by the administration in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications. CNN was replaced by the conservative Real America’s Voice News. The news came just after journalists from three news…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution12d agoWhole story →
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Prosecutor accused of misconduct in 'Broadview Six' case resigns, says US attorney 'scapegoated' herA prosecutor who has been accused of misconduct over a failed attempt to bring felony charges against six protesters of the federal immigration crackdown in Chicago has resigned. In a scathing letter Thursday to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, prosecutor Sheri Mecklenburg wrote that she was “retiring under protest.” The…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution12d agoWhole story →
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Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ad campaign grows with new spot, wider reachThe Trump administration appears to be expanding its campaign of taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting President Donald Trump. A new ad aired Friday, featuring Trump’s July speech at Mount Rushmore. The first ad, which began airing Wednesday, highlights themes like defeating communism and tax cuts and grew in cost to $443,000 on Friday, according to AdImpact.…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution13d agoWhole story →
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New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaintsNew Jersey’s Democratic lieutenant governor has resigned after the governor demanded he step down over allegations of inappropriate behavior with women. Gov. Mikie Sherrill had given Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell an ultimatum that he resign by Friday. A law firm hired by Sherrill issued a report Thursday accusing Caldwell of sexual harassment and ethics…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution13d agoWhole story →
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New Jersey governor’s showdown with her No. 2 escalates over his alleged inappropriate behaviorNew Jersey’s Democratic governor is working to sever ties with her own lieutenant governor after he was accused of inappropriate behavior with women. Gov. Mikie Sherrill has given Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until the end of the day Friday to step down. Caldwell, a Methodist pastor and former president of Centenary University, has disputed the allegations and…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution13d agoWhole story →
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Democrats press RFK Jr. on an ethics agreement change involving law firm feesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces scrutiny from congressional Democrats over ethics disclosures. Kennedy promised not to collect fees from litigation against drugmakers of a cervical cancer vaccine before his confirmation. Kennedy said he would transfer the fees to his son. However, lawmakers recently learned Kennedy transferred the funds to…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution13d agoWhole story →
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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.…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution14d agoWhole story →
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Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. The GOP senator calls it 'totally false'Maine Democrats are calling for Republican Sen. Susan Collins to account for a report that alleged she was the target of a federal investigation over campaign contributions. Collins calls the claims “totally false” and politically motivated. The ProPublica report, published Tuesday, states that the FBI in 2024 planned to launch an investigation into…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution15d agoWhole story →
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GOP Sen. John Curtis calls for probe of Trump Jr. after wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarchRepublican Sen. John Curtis of Utah wants the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate and subpoena Donald Trump Jr. after his wedding party was partially bankrolled by a Russian oligarch. The committee's top Democrat supports Curtis’ request. Curtis wrote Tuesday it needs to be investigated whether Trump Jr. used his proximity to the presidency for…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution16d agoWhole story →
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The Latest: Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House over their coveragePresident Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage. He threatened that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow. Meanwhile, in-person voting for this year’s midterm elections is underway in Virginia, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution19d agoWhole story →
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Attorney General Blanche's appearances at political events blur Justice Department boundariesAttorney General Todd Blanche is blurring traditional boundaries between politics and federal law enforcement with speeches at political events that depart from longstanding norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias. Blanche took the stage this week at an event for a Republican Senate candidate in North Carolina…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution20d agoWhole story →
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Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruptionA former Connecticut state budget official convicted of corruption fled the U.S. by boat and plane before his sentencing and is now a fugitive in Greece. That's according to his lawyer and federal prosecutors. Konstantinos Diamantis was scheduled to be sentenced Thursday in federal court in Bridgeport but did not appear. The prospects of returning…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution21d agoWhole story →
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FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitutionFBI Director Kash Patel is defending the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification. The FBI quietly issued guidance this past spring lifting a categorical hiring ban on applicants who had…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Senate is to vote on cryptocurrency regulation as Democrats push back on Trump investmentsThe Senate is set to vote on whether to move forward with legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. It's a pivotal election-year test for the $2.3 trillion market as many Democrats say it doesn’t go far enough to rein in President Donald Trump’s investments. Tuesday's vote will come as the crypto industry has become a major…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
TechnologyGovernmentcryptocurrency regulation vote
Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enoughTo help get a sweeping cryptocurrency bill across the line, President Donald Trump has agreed to new ethics provisions. On Sunday night, Republicans said Trump had agreed to a requirement to either divest or place in a blind trust any “significant” financial interest in an entity that issues cryptocurrencies. The new measures also give state attorneys…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →
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Trump agrees to new bipartisan ethics provision in massive crypto bill, GOP aide saysPresident Donald Trump has agreed to a significant portion of a stringent ethics proposal that is part of a broader cryptocurrency bill headed for a key vote this week. That's according to a senior GOP official involved in the negotiations. A core group of Democrats, as well as Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina had called for measures that…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution24d agoWhole story →
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