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Hillary Clinton urges New York voters to vote for Kathy Hochul in the 2022 midterm elections. 

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr In a video released to social media, Hillary Clinton endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY). On September 5, 2016, former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton endorsed Kathy Hochul for New York Governor on social media. Clinton, who served the Empire States as a senator from 2001 to 2009, praised the incumbent governor and urged voters to keep her in Albany for the full term. Hochul Rose took power following the resignation of Andrew Cuomo last year. While she began her campaign with a strong lead on Republican Lee Zeldin's reasons, polls have shown the GOP challenger closing the gap. Hochule's faltering prospects are due to voters' concerns about crime and public safety. And a debate remark about locking up criminals has dogged Hochul. Hochul has been a strong ally of Clinton, praising her earlier this year at the New York state Democratic convention. She is considered a possible...
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DeSantis Goes Off On Fauci's Claim About School Lockdowns — Again

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr While campaigning for re-election on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) continued slamming Dr. Anthony Fauci's latest claim on school lockdowns. On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's campaign for re-election in Walton County. DeSantis defended his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing his anti-lockdown stance pertaining to schools and businesses. He accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of attempting to rewrite history on school lockdowns. 'Fauci Is In The Witness Protection Program Now': DeSantis Highlights Lower Profile For Dr. Fauci In a recent interview, Fauci claimed that he had nothing to do with closing schools, which DeSantis and many other conservatives have called false. In the closing days of his campaign, DeSantis is consistently leading his Democratic challenger, Charlie Crist, by double digits. He is regarded as a potential Republican presidential candidate in 2024, consistently ranking secon...
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Twitter to charge $20 per month for blue tick verification badge: Reports

  Photo credit: Steve Jurvetson/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr We have some breaking news just coming into our newsroom about Twitter looking to charge $20 a month for a verified account. The highly coveted blue check mark was once reserved for public figures, celebrities, and politicians. The company's new CEO, Elon Musk, is hoping to monetize verification as part of a much larger change in the platforms of Twitter, a blue subscription service. So now users who are already verified have 90 days to sign up before they lose their "blue checkmark.  GETTR CEO Jason Miller said: "No charge for verification or post-editing on GETTR! 🤣 From The Verge: "Twitter is planning to start charging $20 per month for verification." And if the employees building it don’t meet their deadline, they’ll be fired by Elon Musk. The whole verification process is being revamped right now — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 30, 2022
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‘Stop Saying Ridiculous Things’: Protesters Heckle Rep. Ilhan Omar At Townhall

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr At a town hall on Thursday, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was heckled by protesters against the war in Ukraine.  Rep. Ilhan Omar's Thursday town hall was interrupted by a protester. The protester challenged Omar to support sending AIDS to Ukraine. In a heated back and forth, Omar responded, "We are helping Ukraine defend themselves. Omar is the first Muslim refugee in Congress and added that quote: we are helping little children like me. Earlier this week, a protester heckled Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Ayanna Presley at a student debt cancellation event over funding for the war in Ukraine. I am sorry, you all aren’t “anti war protesters”, you are dangerous propagandists who are literally making a mockery of the anti war movement. I have never had the pleasure of responding to 🇷🇺 ridiculous internet disinformation in person before. Thank you for the opportunity ✌🏽 https://t.co/xzTLQCymgO — Ilhan Oma...
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DeSantis Excoriates 'Gender Ideology': 'It's Sad That You Even Have To Be Discussing This'

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Campaigning for re-election on Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) blasted "woke" concepts like gender ideology in education. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday campaigned for re-election in Franklin County. The Republican Governor sounded off on a host of culture war issues. including his efforts to ban critical race theory in public schools and combat so-called gender ideology. As Governor DeSantis controversially signed parental rights and education laws, critics called it the "don't say gay" Bill. He has also fought the Disney Corporation following the media giant's open opposition to the law. He is currently polling ahead of his Democratic challenger, Charlie Crist, by double digits, and is seen as a potential Republican presidential candidate in 2024, trailing former President Donald Trump. 
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Karine Jean-Pierre Asked Point Blank If Biden 'Has Any Concerns' About John Fetterman's Health

  White House Press Briefing  At a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about what the president thinks about John Fetterman and his debate performance. Check out her response below  White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked directly if President Biden raised any concerns about Pennsylvania, lieutenant governor, Don Fetterman's health during Wednesday's White House press briefing. Fetterman, the Keystone State's Democratic candidate for Senate, had a stroke in May that he says left him with auditory processing issues. He faces a spike of negative reviews over his performance in Tuesday's debate, where he frequently paused and sometimes appeared to struggle to find the right words.  Jean-Pierre said that Biden found Fetterman to be an incredibly bright and talented person, who's just as capable as ever of carrying out the duties of his office.
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‘Like A Deer In Headlights — Um, Um, Um, Um!’: Kari Lake Eviscerates Katie Hobbs' Answer To Reporter

  Kari Lake with Donald Trump On Wednesday, Arizona Republican gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake held a campaign rally with Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin. Lake got right to it, slamming her Democratic opponent, Katie Hobbs. She has accused her of being a coward and a racist. She has taken a fierce line of attack against Hobbes, who has refused to debate her and accused her of giving an insulting answer about Latinos in a recent interview. ‘Put Down Hunter's Crack Pipe Right Now!’: Kari Lake Hammers Dems At Trump Rally in Mesa, AZ Lake also blasted Hobbs over past racial discrimination cases. Lake, a former local news anchor, has become a conservative star in the last few months, backed by Trump and considered a potential 2024 running mate. Lake has taken the lead in multiple polls and could become a national Republican figure should she win her election. On Wednesday, Arizona Republican gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake slammed her Democratic opponent, Katie Hobbs, over her answer t...
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'Fauci Is In The Witness Protection Program Now': DeSantis Highlights Lower Profile For Dr. Fauci

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr 'Fauci Is In The Witness Protection Program Now': DeSantis Highlights Lower Profile For Dr. Fauci. At a press event on Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about Dr. Fauci. The Press Conference was held at the University of South Florida to announce investments in cybersecurity workforce education. During the same news conference, he took a shot at Dr. Anthony Fauci, Biden's chief medical advisor, over his actions during the Coronavirus pandemic. DeSantis has fundraised off of attacking Fauci and his campaign sells anti-Fauci merchandise. "I agree if you think about what they've done, Fauci is in the witness protection program now," said DeSantis, when asked if there were any parts of Biden's State of the Union address that he agreed on. "If you listen to them, they have never supported all these policies that were so destructive." During this press conference he was also talking about...
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JUST IN: AG Pam Bondi Asked Point Blank To Provide Evidence About Kilmar Abrego Garcia

  President Trump With AG Pam Bondi JUST IN: AG Pam Bondi Confronted Over Lack of Public Evidence Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia Washington, D.C. – April 16, 2025 — During a tense press briefing on Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi was asked point blank to provide public evidence that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, currently imprisoned in El Salvador, is affiliated with the violent MS-13 gang. The question came after weeks of speculation and criticism regarding the administration’s lack of transparency in high-profile deportation cases. Pam Bondi defended the administration’s handling of the case, stating unequivocally that Garcia is an “illegal alien” and a confirmed member of MS-13. According to Bondi, Garcia had been ruled an MS-13 member by both an immigration judge and an appellate court. “ICE testified, an immigration judge ruled, and an appellate judge confirmed — he is a member of MS-13. Hard stop,” Bondi said during the briefing. She added that Garcia was never going to r...
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Watch Reporter Presses Karoline Leavitt About Trump Directing The DOJ To Investigate Chris Krebs

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr JUST IN: Reporter Grills Karoline Leavitt Over Trump’s DOJ Order to Investigate Chris Krebs April 15, 2025 | Washington, D.C. — During a tense White House press briefing on Tuesday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced pointed questions about President Donald Trump’s recent directive to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate former cybersecurity official Chris Krebs . Krebs, who served as the first Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), was fired by Trump in 2020 after publicly debunking claims of widespread voter fraud in the presidential election. Now, he’s back in the spotlight amid a renewed focus from the Trump administration. A reporter pressed Leavitt, referencing Trump’s past statements that it would be an abuse of power for a president to direct criminal investigations against political adversaries. “Last week, President Trump explicitly directed the DOJ to scru...
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Fox News Reporter Asks Karoline Leavitt: Why Do Ivy League Schools Get So Much Money?

  Karoline Leavitt JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Responds to Fox News on Why Ivy League Schools Receive Billions in Federal Funding Washington, D.C. | April 15, 2025 — During Tuesday’s White House press briefing, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy pressed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt with a question many Americans are asking: “Why do Ivy League schools get so much federal funding?” Leavitt responded directly, noting that President Trump has also been raising this issue behind the scenes during ongoing discussions with top institutions like Harvard , Columbia , and other Ivy League schools. “It’s a very good question,” Leavitt said. “It’s a question the President has obviously raised in his discussions and negotiations — not just with Harvard but also Columbia and many other Ivy League institutions.” ❗ Focus on Accountability and Anti-Semitism The exchange came amid a broader crackdown on federal funding to elite universities accused of promoting anti-Semitism or all...
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JUST IN: DeSantis Torches Republican Randy Fine After He Wins In Florida Special Election

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Ron DeSantis Blasts Republican Randy Fine After Florida Special Election Win Tallahassee, FL – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a scathing rebuke of Republican Randy Fine following his victory in Florida’s Special Congressional Election . While Fine secured the win, DeSantis criticized his underperformance , attributing it to Fine’s controversial political record and lack of voter enthusiasm . DeSantis: Fine’s Win Was a Struggle for the GOP Despite winning the special election, Randy Fine failed to secure the same overwhelming support previous Republican candidates enjoyed in the district. DeSantis pointed out that President Donald Trump won the district by 30 points in 2020 , while DeSantis himself carried it by over 35 points in 2022 . However, Fine’s victory margin was significantly lower , leading DeSantis to call out the millions of dollars spent by the GOP just to keep the district red—a race that s...
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Karoline Leavitt Responds To Claims That The SAVE Act Inhibits Married Womens’ Access To The Polls

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Responds to Claims That the SAVE Act Inhibits Married Women’s Access to the Polls Press Secretary Calls Criticism "Fear-Mongering," Reaffirms Bill’s Support for Voter Integrity WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 11, 2025 — During Friday’s White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt firmly rejected claims that the newly passed SAFEGUARD American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act would restrict married women or women changing their names from voting in upcoming elections. The SAVE Act, which was passed by the House on Thursday, requires individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. While the legislation has drawn praise from supporters who view it as a critical step toward securing election integrity , it has also sparked concern among critics — particularly regarding its impact on married women whose legal names may not match current identi...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Asked Point Blank About Impact Of Trump’s Tariffs On Fishing Industry

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr JUST IN: DeSantis Responds to Trump Tariffs Concerns for Florida's Fishing Industry TALLAHASSEE, FL — At a press briefing on Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was asked directly about the potential effects of former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on the state's robust fishing industry . While DeSantis downplayed a direct connection to recreational fishing , he took the opportunity to spotlight a more pressing issue: federal overregulation and outdated data harming Florida’s anglers. “In terms of recreational fishing, I’m not sure that [tariffs] are necessarily going to be as direct,” said DeSantis. “The bigger issue is that the federal government continues to restrict the ability of our anglers to access resources in the Atlantic and Gulf .” DeSantis: State Management of Red Snapper Season a Game-Changer DeSantis pointed to Florida’s success in managing Gulf red snapper seasons after the feder...
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JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Issues Blunt Warning To Illegal Immigrants Over 'Alien Registration Act' Deadline

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Issues Blunt Warning to Illegal Immigrants Ahead of Alien Registration Act Deadline Washington, D.C. – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a firm warning today to all foreign nationals in the United States, emphasizing the importance of complying with the Alien Registration Act as the federal registration deadline arrives. Speaking from the White House press podium, Leavitt reminded the public that foreign nationals present in the United States for more than 30 days are required by law to register with the federal government. Failure to comply, she said, is a criminal offense punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both . “The deadline for registration under the Alien Registration Act is today. All foreign nationals present in the United States longer than 30 days must register,” Leavitt said. “Failure to comply with this is a crime punishable by fines, imprisonment, or ...
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JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Asked Point Blank If Trump Would Support Stock Trading Ban For Members Of Congress

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Asked If Trump Supports Stock Trading Ban for Members of Congress Washington, D.C. — April 15, 2025 — During Tuesday’s White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked point-blank whether President Donald Trump supports a ban on stock trading for members of Congress —a topic that continues to stir debate across party lines. Leavitt responded by saying, “I’m certain that’s something the President would be interested in looking at, and I can ask him if he would support such a bill.” Her comment, while not a definitive endorsement, signals that the Trump administration may be open to further reviewing legislative efforts aimed at increasing financial transparency and reducing conflicts of interest among elected officials. 💼 Growing Calls for a Stock Trading Ban in Congress Momentum for a Congressional stock trading ban has grown across the political spectrum, especi...
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JUST IN: President Trump Asked Point Blank About Hearing On The Alien Enemies Act

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