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“Donald Trump does not need traditional debate prep but will continue to meet with respected policy advisers and effective communicators like Tulsi Gabbard,” a spokesperson said. File | Photo Credit: AP Gearing up for his debate with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump has brought in the former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to help sharpen his attacks, the New York Times reported citing two people aware with Trump’s schedule.She joined the former president Trump’s practice session at the latter’s private club and home, Mar-a-Lago. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are set to face off in the ABC…

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Former US President Donald Trump has disclosed over $1 million in cryptocurrency, up to $250,000 in gold bars, and a portfolio that includes numerous golf courses and real estate holdings, according to newly released financial documents. The disclosures, filed as part of Trump’s Republican presidential campaign, offer a partial view of his assets and income.Highlights of Trump’s financial portfolioThe extensive 200-page report highlights Trump’s substantial wealth, including:Cryptocurrency and gold: Trump owns between $1 million and $5 million in ethereum, a cryptocurrency he’s promised to deregulate if re-elected. He also holds $100,000 to $250,000 in gold bars.Media ventures: His media company,…

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Republican Senate candidates are trailing further behind their Democratic rivals in four key swing states, according to a poll.A Cook Political Report/GS Strategy Group/BSG Swing State Project survey shows that Democratic Senate hopefuls running in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania have increased their vote share over their Republican challengers compared with a previous survey in May.The only state where a Republican candidate has improved their vote share from the previous survey is Wisconsin, where Republican Eric Hovde has gone from being 12 points behind Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin to 7 points in the latest survey (43 percent to 50 percent).In…

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Former President Donald Trump is preparing for his debate with US Vice President Kamala Harris by enlisting the help of former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to refine his strategies and criticisms, according to a report by the New York Times that cites sources familiar with Trump’s schedule.As reported by ANI, Tulsi Gabbard participated in a practice session with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump and Kamala Harris are scheduled to debate on ABC News on September 10.Also Read: 2024 US Presidential elections: Kamala Harris proposes ban on ‘price gouging’ – here’s whyGabbard, who left the Democratic Party following her…

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Republicans sought to reclaim their own national convention momentum at the Illinois State Fair before Democrats throw their big party in Chicago next week, with GOP leaders on Thursday shrugging off positive polling for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and warning of a generational “train wreck” if she takes the White House. Illinois’ GOP delegation left the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last month buzzing with optimism around former President Donald Trump’s odds against President Joe Biden. Now with Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, atop the ticket, state Republican leaders are urging local candidates to stay…

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Vice President Kamala Harris’ newest housing proposal is giving YIMBY — and that’s great news for the housing market, where supply has been unable to keep pace with demand, forcing prices up and buyers out.The Democratic presidential candidate revealed the first details of her new economic agenda on Friday, which she hopes to implement during her first 100 days in office. A key part of her proposal involves building 3 million new homes over a four-year period.It slots neatly into the YIMBY movement, which stands for “Yes, In My BackYard,” and is a pro-development movement focusing on increasing high-density and…

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Text size Donald Trump has never lacked for self-confidence, but his presidential campaign has been sent into a tailspin by the extraordinary events of the past month, and suddenly he appears older, more awkward and grasping for direction. An assassination attempt, the shock withdrawal of Joe Biden from the White House race and replacement by his younger, high-energy vice president, Kamala Harris, all seem to have taken a toll on a candidate who — until recently — had seemed well on course for victory in November. President Biden’s exit has been particularly impactful, removing a rival whose 81 years, faltering…

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Spending by recently resigned University of Florida President Ben Sasse is coming under scrutiny after the student-run newspaper found that he awarded secretive consulting contracts and gave high-paying jobs to former members of his U.S. Senate staff and Republican allies — actions that he defended Friday. Both Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s chief financial officer are calling on the state university system’s Board of Governors to investigate after The Independent Florida Alligator reported this week that as school president, Sasse gave six former staffers and two former Republican officials jobs with salaries that outstripped comparable positions. Most…

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The struggle for democracy persists as we come into the second half of 2023. As the year progresses, we face lies, corruption, and violence. And so the fight for America will continue as Senate Republicans strive to prevent Democrats from passing even the most popular measures under Biden’s presidency. While prices skyrocket across the country and our rights are put in jeopardy, Americans like you continue to fight for representation and push back against the rise of fascism. Despite the challenges facing the journalism industry these days, we’ve been fortunate to have a loyal reader base and to be able…

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The Republican secretary of state of a swing state ripped a MAGA-backed election change as causing last-minute “chaos” before November’s election.Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a vocal Trump critic, criticized a change being proposed by former President Donald Trump’s allies in Georgia as “misguided.”The new rule, which was advanced by the Republican-controlled State Election Board last month, would require three separate poll workers to hand-count ballots on election night to make sure they match the results from voting machines. The board is set to vote on whether to adopt it on Monday.”Georgia voters reject this 11th hour chaos, and so…

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