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Biden campaign launches $50M pre-debate ad blitz focusing on Trump’s conviction
(WASHINGTON) -- With just more than a week until the first presidential debate, President Joe Biden's campaign is increasing attacks on former President Donald Trump's felony conviction, announcing on Monday that it's launching a $50 million ad buy targeting voters in battleground states highlighting the verdict in Trump's hush-money trial.The…
1st Biden-Trump debate will include microphone muting, coin flip and more
(WASHINGTON) -- With less than two weeks until the first presidential debate, CNN announced the rules agreed on by both President Joe Biden and Donald Trump's campaigns.They include microphone muting, a coin flip and more when the two candidates face off at the network's Atlanta studio on June 27.The debate,…
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoning 175,000 marijuana convictions
(BALTIMORE) -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pardoning more than 175,000 convictions for marijuana, his office announced Monday."I am humbled to be with you in the historic Maryland State House -- as we make history of our own, together," he announced in a post on X. "This morning – with…
Biden slams Supreme Court during star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden joined former President Barack Obama, Julia Roberts and George Clooney at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles Saturday evening with celebrity surrogates like Barbra Streisand that the campaign said raised a little more than $30 million.Biden, who flew from his trip to Italy for the…
Democrats launch summer spending blitz highlighting state legislative races
(WASHINGTON) -- The presidential election is taking up much of the political oxygen in 2024. But Democrats are urging voters not to forget the importance of state legislative races -- and they're spending big to make sure they don't.The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, the Democrats' campaign arm for state legislative…
Democrats launch summer spending blitz highlighting state legislative races
(WASHINGTON) -- The presidential election is taking up much of the political oxygen in 2024. But Democrats are urging voters not to forget the importance of state legislative races -- and they're spending big to make sure they don't.The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, the Democrats' campaign arm for state legislative…
Biden marks Eid while acknowledging the suffering of civilians in Gaza
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden wished a "blessed and meaningful" Eid to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world in a new statement. His statement of celebration acknowledged the pain that many people feel across the world during the holiday, especially given the crisis in Gaza. "In Gaza, innocent civilians…
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says use of Russian assets from Ukraine is not ‘theft’ despite Putin’s claims
(NEW YORK) -- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joined ABC News' "This Week" to discuss the $50 billion loan to Ukraine from world leaders. The money will help Ukraine rebuild and stave off continued Russian offensives. The loan is backed by the profits of frozen Russian assets. After the announcement from the G7 conference, Russian President Vladimir…
Sen. Tim Scott says he stands by vote to certify 2020 election
(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., who is on the short list to be former President Donald Trump's running mate, said Sunday he stands by his vote on Jan. 6, 2021, to certify President Joe Biden's 2020 victory. "I will stand by that decision and the next decision to certify the…
Trump campaign seizes on misleading video to criticize Biden’s mental state: Fact check
(WASHIGNTON) -- As Donald Trump turns 78 on Friday, his campaign is trying to paint 2024 rival President Joe Biden as mentally incompetent by distorting a moment from Biden's trip overseas this week to the G7 summit that has gone viral on social media."From Italy to the United Kingdom to…
