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Rep. Turner disagrees with Trump’s anti-migrant rhetoric but argues he can ‘fix’ border ‘crisis’
Rep. Mike Turner, a top House Republican, on Sunday said he disagreed with former President Donald Trump calling some migrants "not people" and "animals" but insisted that only Trump "is going to be able to fix this crisis" at the southern border.Appearing on ABC News' "This Week," Turner placed the…
Trump says there will be ‘bloodbath’ if he loses 2024 election, ramps up anti-migrant rhetoric
What was scheduled to be a guest appearance by former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally for Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno quickly turned into Trump saying there would be a "bloodbath" for the country if he doesn’t win the 2024 general election -- while also railing against the…
Biden-Harris raised over $53M in February for strongest month since launch: Campaign
The Biden-Harris campaign said it raised more than $53 million in February -- marking its strongest month since the reelection campaign launched in April 2023.The campaign said that as of Feb. 29, it has a record $155 million in cash on hand for the highest total amassed by any Democratic…
Biden jabs at Trump at Gridiron Dinner before closing on serious note
President Joe Biden took jabs at former President Donald Trump during Saturday's Gridiron Club Dinner, an annual roast in Washington where politicians and journalists dress in white tie to continue a longstanding, bipartisan tradition."The big news this week is two candidates clinched their parties' nomination for president," Biden said in…
‘You can’t write her political obituary’: Boebert walks tightrope to stay in Congress
(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Lauren Boebert is walking the narrowest of tightropes as she campaigns to remain in Congress. But operatives warn against writing her off just yet.The Colorado Republican has established a reputation as a fiery ally of former President Donald Trump with a penchant for theatrics on Capitol Hill.…
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro files emergency appeal to Supreme Court to avoid prison time
(WASHINGTON) -- Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro on Friday filed an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to remain out of prison as he works to overturn his conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress.Navarro was ordered on Monday to report to prison…
Mike Pence won’t endorse Donald Trump in 2024: ‘It should come as no surprise’
(WASHINGTON) -- Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday he will not be endorsing his former boss Donald Trump in the 2024 general election.Appearing on Fox News, Pence said he "cannot in good conscience" back Trump as there are "profound differences" between their views on various issues.Pence, who unsuccessfully ran…
Judge delays start of Trump’s New York hush money trial
(NEW YORK) -- The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's New York hush money case has delayed the start of the trial from its original March 25 start date, due to discovery issues raised by the defense."Trial on this matter is adjourned for 30 days from the date of this…
Ireland’s prime minister tells Biden he wants a cease-fire in Gaza
(WASHINGTON) -- Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was direct with President Joe Biden on Friday that discussing Gaza and the need for a cease-fire was high on his list for their Oval Office meeting."You'll know my view that we need to have a cease-fire as soon as possible to get food…
New RNC zeroes in on ‘election integrity,’ hires Trump ally who denied 2020 results
(WASHINGTON) -- In the week since Michael Whatley and Lara Trump took control of the Republican National Committee, significant moves have been made to reshape the organization in Donald Trump's image.That includes a renewed focus on "election integrity" -- a chief priority for the presumptive GOP nominee, who continues to…