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What could sway the votes of ‘double haters’ who don’t like Biden, Trump? They explain.
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have clinched their respective parties' nominations, setting the stage for a rematch between the two in November.But many Americans are not feeling favorable toward either candidate -- and what these voters, sometimes referred to as "double haters," decide could be…
Trump faces major financial disadvantage against Biden as legal bills eat into allies’ cash: Filings
(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee are, right now, facing a serious financial disadvantage in the early stages of the general election fight against President Joe Biden and his $100 million war chest, new filings show.But with Trump becoming his party's 2024 presumptive presidential nominee…
After Trump’s endorsement in big primary win, Republicans mull how to handle him in key Senate races
(WASHINGTON) -- Some Republicans say they are weighing how closely candidates in key Senate races should embrace former President Donald Trump after his preferred candidate romped in this week's Ohio GOP Senate primary.The GOP is on offense in red states like Montana and Ohio and purple states like Arizona, Michigan,…
Sen. Bob Menendez not running for another term as Democrat, suggests he could go independent
(WASHINGTON) -- New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said on Thursday that will not seek another term as a Democrat, as he faces corruption and other charges that he denies -- but he left open the possibility of running in November as an independent."I will not file for the Democratic primary…
‘Ghost Army’ soldiers awarded Congressional Gold Medal for little-known heroism in WWII
(WASHINGTON) -- With the so-called "Ghost Army," its World War II mission of fooling the enemy was so secret because most of the people who knew about it took it to the grave.A secret no more and nearly 80 years after the end of the war, the Ghost Army on…
Johnson says he will invite Netanyahu to address Congress amid partisan tension
(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that he will invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress -- a move that comes days after Senate Majority Chuck Schumer called for Israel to hold a new election seen as a way to replace Netanyahu."We will certainly extend that…
Johnson says he will invite Netanyahu to address Congress amid partisan tension
(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that he will invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress -- a move that comes days after Senate Majority Chuck Schumer called for Israel to hold a new election seen as a way to replace Netanyahu."We will certainly extend that…
What’s in the $1.2 trillion government funding package: Key and controversial provisions
(WASHINGTON) -- The long-awaited bipartisan government funding package bill text was released early Thursday morning, and Congress is now racing to meet Friday's deadline to avert a partial government shutdown.The $1.2 trillion package -- considered a major bipartisan effort in the highly divided House -- provides funding for six bills…
Biden administration forgives student loans for 78,000 more public service workers
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that about 78,000 public service workers will have $5.8 billion in federal student loan debt forgiven by his administration.The borrowers, which include teachers, nurses, firefighters and others enrolled in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, have "dedicated their careers to serving…
What’s in the $1.2 trillion government funding package: Key and controversial provisions
(WASHINGTON) -- The long-awaited bipartisan government funding package bill text was released early Thursday morning, and Congress is now racing to meet Friday's deadline to avert a partial government shutdown.The $1.2 trillion package -- considered a major bipartisan effort in the highly divided House -- provides funding for six bills…