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Trump team asks VP contenders Burgum, Vance, Rubio for documents
(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump's campaign has begun the process of formally requesting information from a small handful of potential running mates, ABC News has learned, marking a significant escalation in the process that will result in Trump choosing a candidate for vice president.Among those who have been asked…
Tim Scott working with PAC to bring Black, Hispanic voters to Trump
(WASHINGTON) -- South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is helping with an effort aimed to draw Black and Hispanic voters in battleground states -- a key voting bloc as the election approaches -- to former President Donald Trump through a new $14 million outreach effort.Scott, who suspended his GOP presidential campaign…
Georgia court halts Trump’s election case in Fulton County pending resolution of Fani Willis ruling appeal
(GEORGIA) -- A Georgia court of appeals has halted Donald Trump's criminal case in Fulton County pending resolution of an appeal of the disqualification ruling that allowed District Attorney Fani Willis to stay on the case."The proceedings below in the Superior Court of Fulton County are hereby stayed pending the…
Senate Democrats to put squeeze on Republicans with vote on contraceptive access
(NEW YORK) -- The Senate on Wednesday failed to advance legislation that would codify the right to access contraceptives nationwide, as Democrats look to put reproductive care at the front of their messaging agenda in the lead up to the November elections.The Right to Contraception Act fell short of the…
Defense Secretary Austin’s chief of staff steps down
(NEW YORK) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's chief of staff is stepping down, the Pentagon announced Wednesday, five months after Austin and his top aide faced blowback for not telling the White House that he was in the hospital for treatment of prostate cancer.Officials told reporters that Kelly Magsamen's resignation…
Senate Democrats to put squeeze on Republicans with vote on contraceptive access
(NEW YORK) -- The Senate is poised to vote Wednesday on legislation that would codify the right to access contraceptives nationwide, as Democrats look to put reproductive care at the front of their messaging agenda in the lead up to the November elections.The bill, put forward by a group of…
Biden to tout American global leadership during trip to France
(FRANCE) -- President Joe Biden arrived in France early Wednesday morning where he looks to highlight America’s world stage leadership -- past and present -- as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza remain top focuses for him and allies, the White House said.Biden will begin his "action-packed" trip commemorating the 80th…
Biden to tout American global leadership during trip to France
(FRANCE) -- President Joe Biden arrived in France early Wednesday morning where he looks to highlight America’s world stage leadership -- past and present -- as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza remain top focuses for him and allies, the White House said.Biden will begin his "action-packed" trip commemorating the 80th…
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg opposes Trump request to lift gag order after hush money trial
(NEW YORK) -- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opposes former President Donald Trump's request for Judge Juan Merchan to lift the gag order in his hush money case despite the conclusion of the criminal trial.Trump argued the trial's conclusion meant the gag order was no longer needed but prosecutors disagreed."The…
National Republican Senate Committee instructs GOP candidates to support birth control ahead of vote on contraception bill
(WASHINGTON) -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a memo on Tuesday that advises GOP Senate candidates to underscore their support for birth control.The memo, which comes a day ahead of Wednesday’s vote on whether or not to advance the Right to Contraceptive Act -- legislation that would codify the…