Presidential election 2024 in the United States

Two Virginia congressional candidates say democracy is at stake. At this point the campaigns part ways

October 31, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — The candidates for Virginia's 7th Congressional District both say democracy is in trouble. Republican Derrick Anderson and Democrat Eugene Vindman each argue that the administration has failed voters in the district and across the country as leaders embrace extreme politics. The future of the country is at stake in this year's […]

Election 2024: Biden thinks Trump supporters are “garbage”

October 30, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden took a swipe at it Donald Trump's Supporters as he responded to the Republican presidential nominee's votes Weekend rally at Madison Square Garden, which was marred by crude and racist rhetoric. A comedian calling Puerto Rico “trash” before a crowded Donald Trump rally in New York was the latest […]

As Democrats court Haley supporters, the former UN ambassador is still waiting for a response from Trump

October 30, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) – Nikki Haley received more Republican primary votes than anyone running against it Donald Trump for this year Presidential nomination. She has said she will vote for him, and she has released her delegates to support him at the Republican National Convention. But unlike some of Trump's other main Republican Party rivals, […]

Insights from AP reporting on voting challenges in Alaska Native villages

October 30, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

KAKTOVIK, Alaska (AP) — The right to vote is considered sacrosanct in the U.S., but that's not always the case in tiny, remote Native villages across Alaska. In these far-flung places – far from any connected road system and often only accessible by boat or small aircraft – There are many challenges when voting. Mail […]

Election 2024: Bad Bunny supports Kamala Harris for president

October 28, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Bad Bunny supported Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential candidate shortly after one Comedian at Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of trash,” angering artists and some Hispanic Republicans. Bad Bunny, whose official name […]

Who is Tony Hinchcliffe who insulted Puerto Rico?

October 28, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

NEW YORK (AP) — One of nearly 30 speakers who recently warmed up the audience Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, The comedian Tony Hinchcliffe gained the most attention with racist comments. “I don't know if you know this, but right now there's literally a floating island of trash in the middle of the ocean. […]

Voters trust Harris on many issues. Will they vote on it?

October 24, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (AP) — If the presidential election hinged on abortion or climate change, Kamala Harris might feel pretty confident about her chances on November 5thbased on the surveys. The Democratic candidate is also competitive against Republican Donald Trump on economic issues. But Harris knows that this is an extremely close race — and that it […]

Trump wanted generals like Hitler, claims John Kelly

October 23, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's longest-serving chief of staff is warning that the Republican presidential nominee meets the definition of a fascist and that Trump suggested during his time in office that Nazi leader Adolf Hitler “did some good things.” The comments from John Kelly, the retired Marine general who worked for Trump in the […]

Elon Musk gives $70 million to boost Donald Trump

October 21, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Elon Musk gives million to boost Donald Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) – Elon Muska technology mogul and the richest person in the world, has poured more than $70 million into aid Donald Trump and other Republicans are winning in the November election, making him one of the biggest donors to Republican causes this campaign season, according to campaign finance disclosures released this week. Musk […]

Fox's Bret Baier admits 'mistake' in airing Trump clip in Harris interview

October 19, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Fox News host Bret Baier said he “made a mistake” during his interview with Kamala Harris by not airing video of a comment from Donald Trump, which Harris pointed out to him in real time. Baier made the admission Thursday about 24 hours after his interview with the Democratic presidential candidate aired. Nearly 8 million […]