Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered Sunday night to celebrate the best films of the year at the 2025 Oscars.
Continue reading...
Andrus Whitewing
Owner/Webmaster
Today's Political News Compilation - Tuesday, July 16, 2024
AP Photo
Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn’t mean he’ll ‘stop telling the truth’ about Trump
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail on Tuesday for the first time since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, continuing his calls to calm the divisive rhetoric on both sides but also arguing that doing so “doesn’t mean we should stop telling the truth” about his Republican rival.Addressing the NAACP convention in Las Vegas, Biden said curbing political violence in the country should mean combating all kinds of bloodshed — including reducing police brutality and banning weapons like the AR-style rifle used in the weekend attack on the former president.
“Our politics have become too heated,” Biden said.
That didn’t stop him from tearing into Trump, though, listing why the former president’s administration was “hell” for Black Americans, including his mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic, skyrocketing unemployment amid early lockdowns and attempts to, as Biden put it, erase Black history. ... READ THE FULL STORY - AP
Fox News Poll: Supreme Court approval rating drops to record low
Two weeks after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of presidential immunity, the latest Fox News national survey finds voters think the court is too conservative
U.S. intelligence detected Iranian plot against Trump, officials say
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
Security has to separate Gaetz and McCarthy during live interview verbal fight - Washington Examiner
Security had to separate rivals Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy during an altercation in a live interview.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIran threat prompted more security at Trump rally as officials warn of potential for copycat attacks
A visibly stronger security detail now surrounds the Republican nominee and President Joe Biden.
apnews.com
Trump Jr. wants 'veto power over the RINOs,' praises Vance to keep MAGA movement going 'for generations'
EXCLUSIVE: Milwaukee, Wis.—Donald Trump Jr. said he does not want a role in his father’s administration if elected in November—he just wants “veto power over the RINOs" and to “stop the bad guys" from getting into positions of power, while telling Fox News Digital that he is excited JD Vance, as...
JD Vance pick adds to European fears over Trump presidency
Diplomats and politicians voice concern over Vance's repeated criticism of US aid to Ukraine.
www.bbc.comBiden seriously considering proposals on Supreme Court term limits, ethics code, AP sources say
President Joe Biden is seriously considering proposals to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices, and an ethics code that would be enforceable under law, amid growing concerns that the justices are not held accountable.
apnews.com
Trump shooter requested Saturday off from work and told colleagues he’d be back at work Sunday, sources say | CNN Politics
The shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday normally would have been at work that day, but he told his boss he needed that the day off because he had “something to do,” according to multiple law enforcement officials.
www.cnn.comFACT FOCUS: Trump falsely claims babies can be seen to change 'radically' after vaccination
In an excerpt of a recent conversation between former President Donald Trump and independent presidential candidate Robert F.
apnews.com
Biden to push for Supreme Court ethics reform, term limits and amendment to overturn immunity ruling, sources say | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is seriously considering publicly endorsing major reforms at the Supreme Court, a move that would make him the first sitting president in generations to back seismic changes to the way the nation’s highest court operates, according to two sources familiar with the deliberations.
www.cnn.com
Melting ice is slowing Earth's spin, shifting its axis and even influencing its inner core, research shows
Two new studies suggest human behavior has changed foundational elements of the planet’s physical properties.
www.nbcnews.comWhy vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of power
Of the 49 vice presidents in U.S. history, nine of them — or nearly 1 in 5 — have risen to the presidency due to death or resignation.
apnews.com
Pelosi ‘convinced Biden will lose,’ working the phones with hopes to ‘ease him off the ticket,’ report says
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is "convinced" Biden remaining on the ticket would cost her party the White House, according to a Politico report.
Trump security boosted weeks ago over Iran plot to kill him
There is no link between the plot and Saturday's attack, but disclosure raises questions over how a gunman got so close.
www.bbc.com
Biden says Kamala Harris could be president amid age concerns - Washington Examiner
While speaking at the 115th NAACP National Convention, Biden said Harris could be president, fueling speculation as to whether he will step down.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHouse Democrats want to stop early DNC effort to nominate Biden before party convention in August
Some House Democrats are wary of swiftly nominating President Joe Biden as the party’s pick for reelection.
apnews.com
VP finalist Marco Rubio arrives at RNC with praise for Trump following selection of JD Vance as running mate
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio offered praise to former President Donald Trump following his triumphant entry into the RNC following his assassination attempt.
Eric Trump defends female Secret Service agent after father’s shooting - Washington Examiner
Eric Trump shared that he had the utmost respect for the female Secret Service agent who was onstage with Donald Trump when the shots first broke out.
www.washingtonexaminer.comViolence plagued all levels of American politics long before the attempt on Trump's life
The fuse of political violence has been burning across America long before a would-be assassin shot and wounded former President Donald Trump.
apnews.com[URL...
Latest Posts from our Message Boards
Is Russia about to invade Ukraine?
(1 Viewer)
Latest Political News Feed
Zelenskyy thanks US for support after week of tough diplomacy, urges 'real peace'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for years of American backing in a statement ending a tumultuous week of transatlantic diplomacy.
Continue reading...All about the Dons: House GOP bill would put Trump's face on $100 note
FIRST ON FOX: A House GOP lawmaker is unveiling legislation on Monday to memorialize President Donald Trump on U.S. currency.
Rep. Brandon Gill, R-TX, told Fox News Digital he would be introducing a bill to put Trump's likeness on the $100 note after his current term.
"President Trump could be enjoying his golden years golfing and spending time with his family," Gill said. "Instead, he took a bullet for this country and is now working overtime to secure our border, fix our uneven trade relationship with the rest of the world, make America energy...
Continue reading...Rep. Brandon Gill, R-TX, told Fox News Digital he would be introducing a bill to put Trump's likeness on the $100 note after his current term.
"President Trump could be enjoying his golden years golfing and spending time with his family," Gill said. "Instead, he took a bullet for this country and is now working overtime to secure our border, fix our uneven trade relationship with the rest of the world, make America energy...
Top wildest moments from presidential addresses to entire Congress, from Reagan to Biden
As President Trump prepares to deliver his first address to joint sessions of Congress since taking office in January, here are several of the wildest moments from joint addresses from presidents in the past.
Dem. Sen. Joe Manchin bucks party to stand and clap for Trump in 2018
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat who later became an independent, went viral on social media after he stood when President Trump entered the chamber, and stood and applauded some of Trump’s policy proposals when other Democrats remained sitting.
"That’s the way I...
Continue reading...Dem. Sen. Joe Manchin bucks party to stand and clap for Trump in 2018
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat who later became an independent, went viral on social media after he stood when President Trump entered the chamber, and stood and applauded some of Trump’s policy proposals when other Democrats remained sitting.
"That’s the way I...
Trump says US should spend 'less time worrying about Putin,' calls his former advisor an 'ineffective loser'
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized his former national security advisor on Sunday and said the U.S. government should spend less time worrying about Russian President Vladimir Putin amid Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine.
Trump made the comments Sunday night in a pair of posts on his social media platform Truth Social after Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as Trump's national security adviser during his first administration, criticized the president for "coddling Putin" while putting increased pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Continue reading...Trump made the comments Sunday night in a pair of posts on his social media platform Truth Social after Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as Trump's national security adviser during his first administration, criticized the president for "coddling Putin" while putting increased pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
Australian whose blood saved 2.4 million babies dies
Known as the 'man with the golden arm', James Harrison's blood contained a rare antibody that saved millions of lives.
Continue reading...Afghans hiding in Pakistan live in fear of forced deportation
Pakistani officials have set a deadline to expel foreign nationals living illegally in the country.
Continue reading...Zelenskyy says U.S.-Ukraine relationship can be salvaged
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that he believes he will be able to salvage his relationship with the United States following his contentious meeting in the Oval Office on Friday with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Zelenskyy said he was still willing to sign a deal granting the United States access to Ukraine's rare-earth minerals, which was supposed to be the original purpose of his trip to Washington last week.
"If we agreed that it [the deal] will be signed, from our side we are ready to sign. I honestly...
Continue reading...Zelenskyy said he was still willing to sign a deal granting the United States access to Ukraine's rare-earth minerals, which was supposed to be the original purpose of his trip to Washington last week.
"If we agreed that it [the deal] will be signed, from our side we are ready to sign. I honestly...
Australian whose blood saved 2.4 million babies dies
Known as the 'man with the golden arm', James Harrison's blood contained a rare antibody that saved millions of lives.
Continue reading...Bubble tea chain bigger than Starbucks sees shares jump on debut
Mixue's shares rose by 40% as they started trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Continue reading...Watch: Standout moments from the Oscars 2025
Anora sweeps the Oscars with five awards including best picture and best actress for star Mikey Madison.
Continue reading...'Anora' director Sean Baker made history at the 2025 Oscars -- here's how
"Anora" director Sean Baker made history at the 2025 Oscars Sunday night by taking home four Academy Awards.
Continue reading...Miley Cyrus stuns at the Oscars in Alexander McQueen gown and bleached eyebrows
Miley Cyrus made a striking entrance at the 97th Academy Awards, where she attended as a presenter.
Continue reading...Selena Gomez sparkles in thousands of glass droplets at 2025 Oscars
See Selena Gomez's custom Ralph Lauren gown for the 2025 Oscars.
Continue reading...