Young Republicans share why they support Trump: NPR
For young conservatives invested in the party, the Trump drama, legal and otherwise, hasn’t diminished their support. ADRIAN FLORIDO, HOST: Although the 2024 election is 15 months away, some Republicans already know where they stand. UNIDENTIFIED GROUP: (Singing) Trump. trump trump FLORIDO: This happened during an event organized by Turning Point Action, a group focused on engaging young conservative activists. And unlike young Democrats, who are lukewarm about President Biden, these young Republicans feel pretty good about former President Donald Trump. NPR’s Elena Moore reports. ELENA MOORE, BYLINE: Eighteen-year-old Mya Conrad stands at the back of a packed ballroom. Trump…
Read More »Governor Sununu’s exit leaves one less unicorn in politics
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience, please visit our site in another browser. RFK Jr. it’s a “living, breathing false flag operation,” Democrats say after congressional hearing 03:28 Sen. Grassley releases redacted FBI whistleblower document related to Biden allegations 01:41 “Worry witnesses and crackpots” to House Select Cmte. sounded “half crazy,” says Rep. Connolly 08:07 now playing Full panel: Gov. Sununu’s departure leaves one less unicorn in politics 10:34 a.m UNTIL THE NEXT Texas police allegations of migrant abuse ‘bring home’ consequences of border policies 03:53 Democratic Congressman: IRS whistleblowers are ‘basically second-guessing’ other investigators 07:41 Xi…
Read More »Ron DeSantis is planning a campaign reboot as he struggles to close the gap with Trump
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign is planning a reboot, top campaign officials said, with a significant shift in messaging, events and media strategy. Expect less grand speeches and more handshakes at diners and churches. There will be more of a national focus than constant Florida references. And the mainstream media may start to have more access. In short, DeSantis will run as an insurgent candidate rather than an incumbent governor. “Ron DeSantis has never been the favorite or the favorite of the establishment, and he has won because of it every time. No one in this race…
Read More »Cambodia: Elections take place under cloud of human rights crisis
The human rights situation in Cambodia has deteriorated significantly since the last national elections in 2018, Amnesty International’s Acting Deputy Regional Director of Research, Montse Ferrer, said today ahead of Sunday’s polls which are expected to are dominated by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party after the only viable opposition group. participation has been blocked. “The Cambodian authorities have spent the last five years picking away at what is left of the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association. There is a growing crackdown on human rights in Cambodia. Many people feel compelled to participate in these elections even…
Read More »Unrepentant reporter during 2016 feud with new Fox News host Jesse Watters | Fox News
American political reporter Ryan Grim broke the news of the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh ahead of his 2018 Supreme Court justice confirmation, and was among the first to report on Alexandria Ocasio’s initial rise- Cortez in Congress. Still, he’s still known to some as the guy who got into a fight at the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner with Jesse Watters, who made his debut Tuesday as host of Fox News’ coveted 8 p.m. disposition the dismissal of Tucker Carlson. And Grim agrees with that, he said Thursday, reiterating in an interview with The Guardian that the jabs stemmed from…
Read More »Why do Australian politicians love nicknames?
The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia office. Sign up to receive it by email. This week’s issue is written by Natasha Frost, a reporter in Melbourne. It’s hard to imagine American voters calling President Biden “Bide-o.” It’s even harder to imagine him choosing the nickname for himself. However, Australia’s current and former prime ministers, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese, not only indulge in ScoMo and Albo, but have actively encouraged the nicknames. Why do Australians love a nickname, and what currency is there for their political leaders to have one? “The traditional suggestion has been this…
Read More »Leaving aside national politics | News, Sports, Employment
Today’s column was going to be about national politics. To be specific, it would be about why we should bother with only the two major parties nominating viable candidates for president, when most Americans clearly do not want a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch. But watching it unfold has worn me out, and I need a week-long summer break from this two-track circus, and I’m wondering why we can’t make it a three-track circus, which would scare the Democrats and Republicans, which is exactly what it will take if we hope to see any change in Washington. All of that temporarily…
Read More »UK banks risk losing licenses for turning away customers for political views
The British government is reportedly set to announce measures that could see banks stripped of their licenses if they decide to turn away customers because of their political views. A July 20 report of The Times said the UK government is considering stricter conditions on banking licenses that would try to protect free speech. A final decision is yet to be made, but the UK Treasury is expected to announce the new rules as early as next week. The new provisions would reportedly require banks to give customers three months’ notice before closing their accounts. In addition, banks will have…
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