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The possibility that liberal ex-prosecutor Kamala Harris could become president is probably not exciting Saudi Arabia’s crown prince

International leaders are contemplating the implications of Joe Biden’s decision to step down from the US presidential contest. Amongst them was Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who a specialist predicted might be suspicious of Kamala Harris, his expected successor. “It will be concerning to have a liberal presidential contender such as Kamala Harris who is familiar […]

Another Moment In Kamala Harris History: This time, the $250 million that she raised in just two days

From now and election day, you will undoubtedly hear this frequently: Once more creating history, Vice President Kamala Harris secured the greatest funding commitment in history in a matter of 2 days: $250 million. The Democratic Party received a $150 million donation from Future Forward, a Super Pac, and an additional $100 million from individual donations. […]

During his GOP acceptance speech, Trump promises to “end the electric vehicle mandate”

Agriculture was not specifically mentioned by former President Donald Trump in his victory address at the Republican National Convention earlier the previous week. However, he made mention of several topics that have a direct bearing on the agriculture sector, including trade, energy efficiency, and electric automobiles. According to Philip Brasher of Agri-Pulse, late this past […]

During a Zoom conference that overwhelmed its virtual platform, 44,000 Black women collected $1.5 million for Kamala Harris in only three hours

Coordinator and strategist Jotaka Eaddy developed the #WinWithBlackWomen network, which on Sunday sponsored a Zoom call for Black women that drew 44,000 attendees and donated over $1.5 million for Kamala Harris’s recently announced presidential campaign, according to Bloomberg. Described as the “Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley,” Eaddy is the owner and CEO of Full Circle […]

A US appeals court has blocked the Biden administration’s attempt to cancel student loans

On Thursday, a US federal appeals court stopped the administration of President Joe Biden from carrying out its proposal to reduce student loan debt. The Biden administration established the Savings on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan earlier this year to lower the monthly installments for debtors of student loans; however, the Court of Appeals for […]

Kamala Harris is accused by the citizens of radioactive Treasure Island of concealing corruption

Former Treasure Island homeowners said Kamala Harris was complicit in the cover-up of fraud by lawmakers and businessmen who urged for the construction of million-dollar residences on the site of a former nuclear army training facility. The radioactive waste on the island and its concealment by politicians and government entities in charge of Californians’ well-being and […]

A fresh caravan of hundreds of migrants makes its way from southern Mexico on foot toward the US border

On Sunday, thousands of migrants on foot departed Mexico’s southern border in the hope of reaching the border with the United States, representing about a dozen different countries. A few of the group members expressed their hope to reach the U.S. border ahead of the November elections, citing worry that Donald Trump, should he win, would […]

For most Florida Republicans, Senator Marco Rubio is the front-runner to become Secretary of State

We’ve all encountered the saying, “When a single door closes, another opens,” and for Florida Senator Marco Rubio, 53, the expression couldn’t apply more. He lost out on the opportunity to be chosen as the Republican presidential nominee in 2016 over 80 years ago. Recently, Marco Rubio was seen by many as a strong contender to […]

Governor Hochul unveiled a plan to convert a former jail into affordable housing

After being closed since 2012, an old prison in Manhattan may finally find new use. Governor Kathy Hochul revealed on Monday that the Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street might be transformed into 124 affordable rental apartments. Following Hochul’s request for offers to convert the 100,000-square-foot complex into sustainable and inexpensive housing in September 2023, […]

A Florida judge permits Donald Trump to pursue his defamation lawsuit against Pulitzer

On Saturday, a Florida state judge made a decision that supported Donald Trump, permitting him to pursue his defamation lawsuit versus the Pulitzer Prize board. Senior Judge Robert Pegg of the state’s 19th Circuit made this ruling, guaranteeing that Trump’s case would proceed to the investigation stage. The Pulitzer Prize board’s 2022 statement protecting its […]