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Today's Political News Compilation - Thursday, August 15, 2024

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FACT FOCUS: Trump blends falsehoods and exaggerations at rambling NJ press conference


By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated 6:49 PM CDT, August 15, 2024

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday gave his second news conference in as many weeks as he adjusts to a newly energized Democratic ticket ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention.

At his New Jersey golf club, the Republican nominee blended falsehoods about the economy with misleading statements and deeply personal attacks about his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Here’s a closer look at the facts.
Inflation did not take the toll Trump claimed. Growth surged under Biden

TRUMP: “As a result of Kamala’s inflation, price hikes have cost the typical household a total of $28,000. ... When I left office, I left Kamala and crooked Joe Biden a surging economy and no inflation. The mortgage rate was around 2%. Gasoline had reached $1.87 a gallon. ... Harris and Biden blew it all up.” ...

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Here's why dozens of lawsuits seeking to quash Trump's early actions as president are failing

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The Trump administration's lawyers have spent significant time in court this month fighting dozens of requests filed by legal groups, labor organizations and a litany of other state and local plaintiffs across the country – and so far, most judges haven't granted these requests.

The courts "are rightfully saying we don't have jurisdiction over this," or, in certain cases, that plaintiffs "aren't proving harm," Fox News legal editor Kerri Kupec Urbahn, a former spokesperson for Attorney General Bill Barr, said of the numerous legal challenges to...
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SCOOP: Inside Elon Musk's meeting with the Senate DOGE Caucus

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FIRST ON FOX: Billionaire Elon Musk, now also a senior adviser to President Trump, met with Senate Republicans in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus on Thursday at the White House to discuss the work they've been doing and to get briefed on DOGE's findings.

The meeting was led by caucus Chairwoman Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, who has spearheaded efforts to audit and cut bloat in the government for years.

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Trump accepts second state visit to UK, reveals letter from King Charles

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President Donald Trump accepted an invitation on Thursday from King Charles III for a second state visit to the United Kingdom.

The invite came in a letter presented to Trump by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is meeting with Trump at the White House regarding ending the war in Ukraine.

"This is really special. This has never happened before. This is unprecedented," Starmer said as he was sitting next to Trump in the Oval Office.

"I think that just symbolizes the strength of the relationship between us. This is a very special letter. I...
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'Liberal propaganda' media outlet could see taxpayer funding slashed if GOP efforts succeed

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National Public Radio could see its funding slashed as a new bill would scrap both "direct or indirect" federal taxpayer support for the news organization.

Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., and Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Defund NPR Act" this week as spending across the board is being scrutinized by Republican lawmakers.

"I'm glad to join my longtime friend, Senator Banks, in introducing the Defund NPR Act in the House," Cammack said in a statement. "Last Congress, the Energy & Commerce Committee held a hearing about the status of NPR and how...
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Huntington, California, city hall and mayor’s home raided in $14M public funds probe

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A city hall building, the mayor's house and some residences of current and former council members in Huntington, California, were raided on Wednesday in a major corruption probe of a $14 million project, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman.

The investigation, named "Operation Dirty Pond," has been focusing on the "potential misuse of millions of dollars in public funds allocated for the construction of an aquatic center" since November 2022, the DA’s Office said.

The Huntington Park Regional Aquatic Center, which was deemed "critical" on the city website, was expected to become a two-story building with an Olympic-size pool, gym, football field, conference rooms and more. However, residents never saw any results, according to the city’s vice mayor.

"This is a project that has yielded nothing for the residents," Vice Mayor Arturo Flores said to
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UK's Starmer meets Trump at White House amid divide between US, Europe over Ukraine peace deal

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday at the White House hours after Trump told his Cabinet that he wouldn’t provide security guarantees to Ukraine "beyond very much."

Trump, who met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Monday regarding Ukraine, is expected to sit down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tomorrow in Washington.

The meeting between Trump and Starmer will include much discussion about the president's efforts to bring the conflict to an end...
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PEDO Act: Lawmaker moves to protect Epstein files, accuses 'certain FBI agents' of trying to destroy docs

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Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is preparing legislation to safeguard the FBI’s Jeffrey Epstein files, citing concerns that some documents at the bureau were in danger of being destroyed.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said the government was in possession of "pretty sick" information on the late convicted pedophile, during an interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters on Wednesday. She said documents could be released as early as Thursday.

"Should you encounter any statutory barriers to the expeditious public release of Jeffrey Epstein’s client list or...
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Slotkin to deliver Democratic response to Trump's joint address

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Washington — Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's joint address to Congress next week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday.

"Nothing short of a rising star in our party — she's dedicated her life to our country," Schumer said in a post on X announcing the move. "She will layout the fight to tackle the deep challenges we face and chart a path forward."

The president is set to speak before House and Senate lawmakers on Tuesday, March 4.

Slotkin was elected in November after...
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Man dies after entering booby-trapped home

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A man died after entering a booby-trapped residence in South Carolina on Monday evening, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
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FBI Director Kash Patel wants to bring the UFC to the FBI, sources say

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Newly-installed FBI Director Kash Patel has proposed enhancing the FBI with help from the United Fighting Championship, say sources who were told of the proposal.
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Female athletes excluded from White House event after criticizing new NCAA policy

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Several female athletes who stood next to President Trump three weeks ago to celebrate an executive order banning transgender participation in women's sports were not invited to a White House event Thursday for a briefing on women's sports after they criticized the National Collegiate Athletic Association's new policy, sources told CBS News.

Among those who didn't get asked back for the briefing on Title IX issues were Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer; Sia Liilii, captain of the University of Nevada's women's volleyball team; and Kaitynn...
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House Democrats take aim at $TRUMP crypto meme coin

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A California Democrat plans to introduce the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement Act, or MEME Act, on Thursday.
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11 House Dems vote with Republicans to overturn Biden's gas water heater ban

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A handful of House Democrats joined Republicans in passing a resolution on Thursday to block a Biden-era appliance regulation.

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new rule in the final days of former President Joe Biden's term to ban non-condensing, natural-gas-fired water heaters by 2029.

The rule was set to go into effect in March but faces headwinds after a resolution to overturn the appliance rule was passed in the House, with every House Republican and 11 Democrats voting for its passage.

"The Democrats want control," Rep. Gary...
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US and Canada conduct air defense drills in Greenland as Trump pushes for control

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U.S. and Canadian air force members conducted joint military drills in Greenland in practice for action under bitterly cold conditions.

Operation Noble Defender took place from Jan. 28 through Feb. 11 at Pituffick Air Force Base, the U.S. military's northernmost installation, according to NORAD. The roughly 100 total service members had to operate in temperatures that were regularly below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, sometimes dropping as low as -28 degrees.

"Over the last three weeks, our integrated American and Canadian NORAD teams have demonstrated the...
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Trump urged to use executive power after Vance relative reportedly denied organ transplant over COVID vaccine

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FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans are urging President Donald Trump to use his executive power to block hospitals from denying organ transplants for people not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, who is leading the letter, said he was partially moved to act after Vice President JD Vance’s 12-year-old relative was reportedly denied a heart transplant over her COVID-19 vaccination status.

"Over the past week, it has come to light that multiple desperate Americans have been denied life-saving organ transplants due to their COVID-19...
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