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The fight to define Harris is on. And for now, Republicans dominate Democrats on the airwaves

July 25, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) – Just days away from his new role as the Democratic Party probable presidential candidateKamala Harris is already facing a wave of Republican-backed attack ads questioning her personality, her progressive record and what she knew about President Joe Biden's downfall. But for now, at least, the Democrats… Read More »The fight to define Harris is on. And for now, Republicans dominate Democrats on the airwaves

Hunter Biden convicted of 3 felonies in federal gun trial

June 11, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) – Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday of the three related felony charges to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 whenprosecutors argued, the president's son lied on a mandatory gun purchase form saying he was not an illegal drug user or addict. Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty… Read More »Hunter Biden convicted of 3 felonies in federal gun trial

Judge rejects Trump's immunity claim in his 2020 federal election prosecution

December 2, 2023

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is not immune to his persecution choice interference case in Washington, a federal judge ruled Friday, overturning the Republican's bid to derail the case by accusing him of conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The decision by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is a sharp… Read More »Judge rejects Trump's immunity claim in his 2020 federal election prosecution

Judge rejects Trump's immunity claim in his 2020 federal election prosecution

December 2, 2023

US wholesale inflation rises 2.2% in September, biggest year-on-year gain since April

October 11, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. wholesale prices rose last month at the fastest pace since April, suggesting inflationary pressures remain despite a year and a half of higher interest rates. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index, which measures inflation before it reaches consumers, rose 2.2 percent from… Read More »US wholesale inflation rises 2.2% in September, biggest year-on-year gain since April

Trump’s comments risk tainting jury pool in federal election tampering case, special counsel says

September 7, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) – Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith warned Tuesday that former President Donald Trump’s “daily” statements threaten to taint a jury in Washington in the criminal case accusing him of they planned to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump’s provocative comments both Smith’s team and… Read More »Trump’s comments risk tainting jury pool in federal election tampering case, special counsel says