Menendez Asks Judge to Either Toss Guilty Verdicts or Grant New Trial

The long-time senator’s request comes amid his resignation from the Senate. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and two New Jersey businessmen have asked a federal judge to overturn their convictions or grant them a new trial. The request comes amid Menendez’s resignation from the Senate, which takes effect on Aug. 20. A jury convicted Menendez on

Sen. Graham Urges Trump to Focus on Policy in Bid to Win 2024 Election

The longtime Republican senator says he thinks Trump might not win the election if he focuses on being a showman instead. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday warned former President Donald Trump that he may not win the election if he focuses on being a “showman” over policy. In an interview with NBC News’ “Meet

Obama to Headline Convention Second Night After Biden Passes Torch to Harris

CHICAGO—President Joe Biden, who was one month ago expected to secure his re-nomination at this week’s Democratic National Convention, instead delivered a speech passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. “I have five months left in my presidency, and I have a lot left to do. And I intend to get it done,” Biden

Harris Proposes Raising Corporate Tax Rate to 28 Percent

The same policy was put forward by President Joe Biden in his administration’s fiscal year 2025 budget. Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is proposing to increase the corporate tax rate as part of her economic agenda if she wins the presidency in November. Harris campaign spokesperson James Singer confirmed in a statement on Aug. 19

What to Watch in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming Aug. 20 Primaries

Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming voters cast ballots in mostly non-competitive party races with just four state preliminaries remaining before November’s election. The primary slates in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming don’t offer many competitive contests on Aug. 20, but they do feature some drama—notably in the Sunshine State, where House Freedom Caucus firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz’s

Trump, Vance Court Pennsylvanians Including ‘Disaffected Democrats’

The Republican 2024 candidates are positioning themselves as champions of the working class—a voting bloc that has traditionally voted for Democrats. PHILADELPHIA—Former President Donald Trump and his running mate are promising to “unleash” American energy and manufacturing as part of their appeal to working-class voters who will decide on the next U.S. president in November.

5 Takeaways From Democratic National Convention’s First Night

President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rallied support for Kamala Harris as protesters rallied the streets. CHICAGO—Day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicked off with excitement as delegates and attendees listened to speeches from major lawmakers and leaders from the Democratic Party. Amid remarks from President Joe Biden and