Harris and Walz’s ‘racist’ banter about ‘White guy’ tacos spurs social media backlash
Critics are slamming Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz over a jokey exchange in a campaign video about the latter's love of "White guy tacos."
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Democrats and Republicans target New York in battle for control of House
Market Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, along the Hudson River and steps away from a train station used by New York City commuters, is home to a 19th-century theater, a post office and convention center. It’s a short walk to the progressive bastion of Vassar College and a short drive from the presidential library of
Massachusetts Lawmakers Pass Sweeping Maternal Health Bill
The bill vastly expands the available care options for pregnant and postpartum mothers. A bill aimed at improving maternal health outcomes in Massachusetts is on its way to Gov. Maura Healey’s desk after receiving final approval from state lawmakers. At present, Massachusetts offers no pathway to licensure for certified professional midwives or lactation consultants. That’s
Biden agency chief has ‘slow-rolled’ SBA’s cooperation in electioneering probe says House committee
The Small Business Administration is not sufficiently complying with a subpoena for records relating to alleged electioneering in Michigan, House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams said.
New Jersey Governor Appoints Former Aide as Caretaker of Bob Menendez’s Senate Seat
George Helmy will serve as a caretaker until January 2025. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), who is stepping down later this month, will be replaced by a longtime aide to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. Murphy, a Democrat, has named his former chief of staff George Helmy as Menendez’s interim successor. Helmy served under Murphy for
Vance says he doesn’t think Trump ‘needs to pivot,’ praises his ‘unscripted nature’
Ohio Sen. JD Vance told reporters Friday that he doesn't think former President Trump "needs to pivot" with his 2024 presidential campaign.
Youngkin takes victory lap against ‘losing states’ as Virginia marks $1B surplus: ‘The playbook works’
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, now three years into his term, said Virginia has turned around economically and is competitive with other mostly red states in the region.