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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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‘He’s Now Rewriting History’: DeSantis Lashes Out At Fauci’s ‘False’ Claim

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr At a campaign event on Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis took him to Dr. Anthony Fauci's recent claim that he had nothing to do with school closures. In remarks about Anthony's record of leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and his shoeing lockdowns, DeSantis ripped into the President's chief medical advisor. In a recent interview with ABC News, Fauci told Jonathan Carl he had nothing to do with school closures. DeSantis is currently leading Democrat Charlie Crist by over 10 points and is considered a top 2024 Republican presidential contender. Ron DeSantis said: We are also going to continue to work very hard on workforce education, but just the fact, if you think about it, that we work so hard to have the kids in school this whole time. You're going to see when they do these state-by-state results for the nation's report card that we will have done so much better than these lockdown states with our kids...
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'Fauci Is In The Witness Protection Program Now': DeSantis Highlights Lower Profile For Dr. Fauci

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JUST IN: AG Pam Bondi Asked Point Blank To Provide Evidence About Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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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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Watch Reporter Presses Karoline Leavitt About Trump Directing The DOJ To Investigate Chris Krebs

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JUST IN: President Trump Asked Point Blank About Hearing On The Alien Enemies Act

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JUST IN: DeSantis Asked Point Blank About Controversial $10 Million Donation To Hope Florida

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JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Asked Point Blank If Trump Would Support Stock Trading Ban For Members Of Congress

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JUST IN: Dan Bongino Issues Urgent Update on FSU Tragedy and Rising SWATTING Threats

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JUST IN: DeSantis, Top ICE Official Clash With Reporter Accusing Them Of 'Dog And Pony Show'

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr MUST WATCH: DeSantis, ICE Official Spar With Reporter Over ‘Dog And Pony Show’ Claim Amid Immigration Crackdown Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and a top ICE official forcefully responded to a reporter’s accusation that the state’s Operation Tidal Wave immigration enforcement effort is little more than a “dog and pony show,” defending their approach as necessary to restore law and order in Florida. During a tense press briefing, a reporter from WSBN challenged DeSantis, alleging that some American citizens were being mistakenly deported despite showing proof of legal status, including birth certificates and passports. “With all due respect, this is the United States of America,” the reporter said. “This is a dog and pony show. American citizens are being deported, and the process is sloppy.” DeSantis Fires Back: "Who Are You Fighting For?" Gov. DeSantis did not hold back in his reply, challenging the media narrati...
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JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Issues Blunt Warning To Illegal Immigrants Over 'Alien Registration Act' Deadline

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