JD Vance defends “childless cat ladies” remark amid backlash

Washington — Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance defended his comment about “childless cat ladies” on Friday as he faces backlash after his 2021 remarks recirculated this week.  “Obviously, it was a sarcastic comment,” he said in an interview on “The Megyn Kelly Show” podcast. “I’ve got nothing against cats. I’ve got nothing against dogs. … Read more

Some Republicans attack Kamala Harris as “DEI hire.” Here’s what that means.

In the days after President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him in the 2024 presidential race, several Republican lawmakers suggested she had become the presumptive Democratic nominee on the basis of her gender and race.  Republicans referring to Harris as “DEI” hire GOP Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee called Harris a “DEI … Read more

Trump to meet with Netanyahu as Israeli leader wraps up U.S. trip

Washington — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort home in Florida, one day after the Israeli leader met with President Biden and Vice President Kamala separately at the White House.  Netanyahu has been in Washington this week to address Congress and urge … Read more

Trump meeting with Netanyahu as Israeli leader wraps up U.S. trip

Washington — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort home in Florida, one day after the Israeli leader met with President Biden and Vice President Kamala separately at the White House.  Netanyahu has been in Washington this week to address Congress and urge … Read more

Trump meets with Netanyahu as Israeli leader wraps up U.S. trip

Washington — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago resort home in Florida, one day after the Israeli leader met with President Biden and Vice President Kamala separately at the White House.  Trump allowed reporters into the meeting briefly. Asked what a working … Read more

Obama endorses Harris, solidifying Democratic support

Obama endorses Kamala Harris for president, solidifying Democratic support Obama endorses Kamala Harris for president, solidifying Democratic support 02:01 Washington — Former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, calling her a “happy warrior” and vowing to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald … Read more