Harris becomes betting market favorite for first time after Walz pick
Betting markets showed Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the favorite for the first time, coming just days after tapping Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to join the ticket.
Jan. 6 defendant jailed over alleged threats against Amy Coney Barrett, others
A Nevada man awaiting trial on charges related to the U.S. Capitol riot has been jailed after allegedly making threats directed at Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and other public officials. A federal magistrate judge in Maryland ruled Tuesday that Bradley Scott Nelson’s “escalating rhetoric” is grounds for keeping him detained until a hearing
Kellyanne Conway, Donna Brazile: 2024 Presidential Election Going Down to the Wire
The high-profile strategists—and longtime friends—agree with Harris replacing Biden on the Democrat ticket, saying it’s now ‘a different race.’ LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The way Republican strategist Kellyanne Conway sees it, Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential aspirations hinge on reanimating the “Obama coalition.” Unfortunately for Harris, that reliable bloc of blue collar voters without college degrees now largely
As Gas Tax Revenues Slow, States Urged to Open Throttle on New Ways to Pay for Roads
Possibilities include road use charge, e-commerce delivery fee, and toll lanes to replace or supplant motor fuel tax levied by all 50 states. LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—State Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) revenues are flat and even declining in some states because automobiles are increasingly more fuel-efficient, ensuring the trend will continue even without electric vehicles (EVs) dominating
Chicago Approves Anti-Israel Group’s Rally Permit for DNC While Dragging Feet on Pro-Israel Group’s Request
The City of Chicago has yet to grant a pro-Israel group’s permit request for a rally near the Democratic National Convention later this month, despite having approved an anti-Israel group’s request to hold a similar rally during the same event. The Israeli American Council, a pro-Israel nonprofit organization looking to hold a solidarity march at the
As Biden-Harris Admin Calls for De-Escalation, Iran Threatens To ‘Wipe Out’ American Military Bases Across the Middle East
A leading member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team promised on Wednesday to “wipe out” every American military base in the Middle East if the United States joins Israel in an attack on the Islamic Republic. The fresh threat comes ahead of an expected Iranian attack on Israel in response to the killing of Hamas leader
Walz in 2010 said plan to curb Social Security, increase retirement age was ‘very similar’ to his approach
Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, said in 2010 his plan for Social Security was “very similar" to one that would increase the retirement age.