Politicians, advocacy groups try to convince young Latinos to vote

Twenty-six year-old Anais Lopez, a California voter, is getting ready to vote in her third presidential election, but she has some misgivings.  “Young Latinos don’t feel heard,” she said.  Lopez says she and other young Latinos are unenthusiastic about voting in this election. She said they’re feeling overlooked by campaigns, despite efforts by both Republican

Politicians, advocacy groups try to persuade young Latinos to vote

Twenty-six year-old Anais Lopez, a California voter, is getting ready to vote in her third presidential election, but she has some misgivings.  “Young Latinos don’t feel heard,” she said.  Lopez says she and other young Latinos are unenthusiastic about voting in this election. She said they’re feeling overlooked by campaigns, despite efforts by both Republican

How the “brat summer” TikTok trend kickstarted Kamala Harris campaign memes

On Monday, President Biden’s former campaign profile on social media service X became the home of a new neon green banner inscribed with “kamala hq.” Not only did this officially launch Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, but it also showed the campaign’s full embrace of her as Gen Z’s “brat summer” icon.   The phrase refers

Falsehoods about Kamala Harris’ race, citizenship status resurface online

Not long after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, false claims targeting her began resurfacing on social media. Many of the falsehoods have followed her for years and focus on her citizenship status, racial identity and political achievements. Here are some of the claims. US Vice

Some Republicans threaten lawsuits to keep Biden on ballot. Will they work?

Washington — Allies of former President Donald Trump have floated the possibility of legal challenges to try to keep President Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket, even though he has ended his campaign, but election law experts believe it’s unlikely such court fights aimed at blocking Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy will

How climate voters could be crucial to Kamala Harris’ campaign

As Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns for the presidency, she is anticipated to prioritize the Biden administration’s climate accomplishments and agenda — which she played a significant role in promoting, both domestically and internationally. And her success in appealing to the 70% of voters who favor taking steps to reduce climate change could be crucial

Menendez to resign on August 20 after conviction on bribery charges

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez found guilty in federal corruption trial New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez found guilty in federal corruption trial 06:18 NEW JERSEY — Sen. Bob Menendez will resign effective Aug. 20, sources say. This comes a week after he was convicted on federal bribery charges. He had previously refuted reports that he was going