Leigh Mcgowan, host and creator of PoliticsGirl and author of “A Return to Common Sense,” talks about the goal of her new book: to make learning about how U.S. politics actually works more accessible—and entertaining. She told NTD’s Chris Bob, “I think a lot of people, by no fault of their own, do… Original News
Three journalists were among those taken into custody, according to Superintendent Larry Snelling. CHICAGO—Night-time protests outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago on Aug. 20 led to between 55 and 60 arrests, according to Superintendent Larry Snelling of the Chicago Police Department. He said exact figures would be provided at a later stage. “Last night was
Running mate Nicole Shanahan said Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering ‘joining forces’ with former President Donald Trump. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will address the country on Aug. 23 amid mounting speculation the candidate will drop out. On Aug. 21, the principal campaign committee Team Kennedy announced Kennedy will speak to the nation live
The rally featured a significant new change: bulletproof glass. Former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), his running mate, attended their first outdoor rally since Trump was shot in the right ear in an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last month, but there is one major change: bulletproof glass. Trump’s podium at the North
The 14-term Democratic congressman previously had been hospitalized for respiratory illness. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), a longtime congressman from New Jersey, died at age 87 on Wednesday, Aug. 21. His office announced his death at about noon EDT on the social media platform X. “As our United States Representative, Bill fought to his last breath
CHICAGO—A pro-Palestinian protest outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago led to violent clashes and arrests on the evening of Aug. 20., day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The demonstration, organized by the group Behind Enemy Lines, marks a non-permitted escalation in the conflict between mainstream Democrats and pro-Palestinian activists. The latter objects to
The Harris campaign brought in more than $200 million in July as Biden bowed out of the presidential race. The combination of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris has taken the cash lead in the 2024 presidential race, according to new federal filings. On Aug. 20, some committees associated with the major presidential