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Trump Set to Announce Vice Presidential Pick Ahead of RNC Nomination Vote

Trump Set to Announce Vice Presidential Pick Ahead of RNC Nomination Vote

Former President Donald Trump is poised to reveal his choice for a vice presidential running mate before the Republican National Convention’s formal nomination vote on Monday evening, according to sources familiar with the plans. The exact timing and method of the announcement remain unclear. The first floor session of the RNC kicks off at 1:45 … Read more

Biden Campaign Raises $27 Million After First Debate

Biden Campaign Raises $27 Million After First Debate

The Biden campaign has raised $27 million from the day of the first presidential debate through Friday evening, according to a campaign spokesperson. This significant sum comes as President Joe Biden’s team strives to keep up with former President Donald Trump’s recent fundraising surge. In May, the Biden campaign, the Democratic National Convention, and associated … Read more

Fighting for Democracy: Ashwin Ramaswami’s Bid for Georgia State Senate

Fighting for Democracy: Ashwin Ramaswami's Bid for Georgia State Senate

Ashwin Ramaswami, a 24-year-old Democrat, began his journey into politics as an intern at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. His career took a political turn when former President Donald Trump fired his boss over disputes regarding voter fraud claims in the 2020 election. Now, Ramaswami is running for Georgia State Senate in District 48 … Read more

Nikki Haley Pledges Support for Trump Despite Past Disappointments

Nikki Haley Pledges Support for Trump Despite Past Disappointments

Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley announced on Wednesday her intention to vote for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November election, despite expressing her past disappointments with his policies. Nikki Haley is a Trump Supporter During a Q&A session following her speech at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., Haley was asked who … Read more

Biden and Trump Set for Presidential Debates In June and September

Biden and Trump Set for Presidential Debates In June and September

President Biden and former President Donald Trump are poised for a showdown in presidential debates scheduled for June 27 and Sept. 10. The announcements came after both candidates accepted invitations from major news networks CNN and ABC News, marking a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the November election. The swift arrangements followed a flurry … Read more

Safeguarding Democracy: Election Workers Train Amid Rising Threats

Safeguarding Democracy: Election Workers Train Amid Rising Threats

In a conference room filled with mostly women, silence enveloped the space as a chilling audio recording reverberated. The threatening voice, seething with anger, unleashed a barrage of expletives and menacing promises, targeting a city clerk who had overseen elections in suburban Detroit. Tina Barton, the former clerk, played the unsettling voicemail to a gathering … Read more

NYC Council Seeks High Court Review on Noncitizen Voting Rights

NYC Council Seeks High Court Review on Noncitizen Voting Rights

The New York City Council is taking a bold step by requesting the state’s highest court to reconsider recent appellate court rulings that struck down legislation allowing noncitizen immigrants to vote in city elections. This move reignites a contentious debate over the rights of noncitizen residents to participate in the democratic process. Challenging Constitutional Interpretations … Read more

Neck-and-Neck: Biden and Trump in Tight Presidential Race

Ahead of the November presidential election, a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed a razor-thin margin between U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The poll, conducted over one week and encompassing a diverse sample of registered voters, depicted Biden with a slight lead over Trump, securing 39% of voter support compared to Trump’s 38%. … Read more

AI-Generated Images Pose Threat of Election Disinformation, Researchers Warn

Artificial intelligence-powered image creation tools, including those developed by OpenAI and Microsoft, have been identified by researchers as potential sources of election-related disinformation. Despite policies against misleading content, these tools can generate photos that could fuel false narratives surrounding elections. The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) conducted tests using generative AI tools, revealing the … Read more

Trump Pledges Mass Deportation Plan with Local Police Assistance

Former President Trump has announced plans to enlist local police forces in the execution of his proposed mass deportation of undocumented migrants, should he secure a second term in office. Speaking during an interview, Trump reiterated his commitment to implementing what he described as the “largest deportation operation in American history.” Utilizing Local Law Enforcement … Read more