Month: September 2020

GRINNELL, Iowa — Two prominent Iowa Democratic activists said Friday they will back Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) after she stood out on the Democratic debate…

Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) dominated buzz surrounding the first Democratic presidential debate Thursday night after battling rivals on stage, but as the debate played…

A judge on Wednesday reportedly appointed a special prosecutor to investigate a white police officer’s shooting of a black man in South Bend, Ind., an incident that has led to scrutiny for Mayor Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegScaled-back Pride Month poses challenges for fundraising, outreach Biden hopes to pick VP by Aug. 1 It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated…

Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with…

A GOP gubernatorial candidate in Mississippi denied access to a female reporter because of her gender, the journalist with Mississippi Today reports. Larrison Campbell was attempting to shadow state Rep. Robert Foster, one of the candidates in the state’s upcoming Republication gubernatorial primary, according to an article she wrote Tuesday night. After requesting a ride-along with Foster…

Rep. Duncan HunterDuncan HunterLobbying world Duncan Hunter granted delayed start to prison sentence over coronavirus New poll shows tight race in key California House race MORE (R-Calif.) raised $496,000 during the second quarter, while Democratic opponent Ammar Campa-Najjar collected $400,000 as they gear up for a highly anticipated rematch in 2020.  Campa-Najjar’s campaign said in…

Valtteri Bottas has revealed that he’s been battling a leg numbness issue this season, a problem affecting his left leg and brought on by a stiff brake pedal. Bottas said he experienced the uncomfortable condition in last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, but insisted Mercedes working on a solution to solve the issue. “There’s been a…

Irish nominees Andrew McDowell and Mairead McGuinness | Source photos by Getty Images and European Union Ireland puts forward 2 candidates for EU commissioner Mairead McGuinness and Andrew McDowell will vie to take Dublin’s spot at top table in Brussels. By Lili Bayer and Maïa de La Baume 9/4/20, 3:51 PM CET Updated 9/4/20, 6:55…

Presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten GillibrandKirsten GillibrandWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Warren, Pressley introduce bill to make it a crime for police officers to deny medical care to people in custody Senate Dems press DOJ over coronavirus safety precautions in juvenile detention centers MORE (D-N.Y.) said Saturday…

Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over…