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Trump turns to teen son Barron and his influencer best friend to try to rival Harris’s ‘brat’ Gen Z appeal

Former president has reportedly turned to Barron and Bo Loudon to tackle what his ‘middle-aged campaign aides have no clue about’: finding favor with young voters

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024

Sen. Ted Cruz Probes NPS Over Pro-Hamas Protest

Senator Ted Cruz investigates NPS's handling of a pro-Hamas protest in D.C., criticizing their lack of preparedness and coordination with law enforcement.

Top News · Aug 13, 2024

OPINION - Elon Musk's interview with Donald Trump was a humiliation of the two biggest egos on the planet

Talk about “weird”. First, Elon Musk boldly promised that his conversation with Donald Trump was about to begin live on X. Fifteen minutes later, the sound of silence was deafening. Trump and Musk fans began panicking. Can you hear anything, they tweeted nervously? Nope, me neither. Musk eventually popped up…

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2024

Turning Trauma Into Activism: She’s Fighting for Reproductive Rights in Texas and Beyond

Amanda Zurawski, whose lawsuit challenging state abortion bans was ultimately rejected by the state's high court, wants Republicans to rue Roe’s demise come November.

Texas Observer · Aug 13, 2024

Donald Trump is in full meltdown mode. Could he destroy his own campaign?

The former president is in freefall. But there is no room to ignore the immense danger he still poses, says Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: The Donald Trump-Elon Musk love-in was more of the same

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Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2024

Democratic Strategists Analyze Impact Of GOP Attacks On Military Record

Republicans criticize Tim Walz's military record, drawing parallels to attacks on John Kerry in 2004. Democrats defend Walz against potential image damage.

Top News · Aug 13, 2024

Ilhan Omar, member of the ‘Squad’, wins Minnesota Democratic primary

Minnesota race is last in series of heated primaries for progressive Democrats who have criticized the Gaza war

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2024

Biden Backs Harris' Plan To Eliminate Taxes On Tips – An Idea First Proposed By Trump

White House press secretary said the proposal is consistent with Biden's broader vision of strengthening the economy by focusing on needs of working Americans.

International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024

RFK Jr is struck from New York ballot over ‘sham’ claim he lives in state

Civil trial was largely overshadowed by RFK Jr’s revelation that he dumped a dead bear cub in Central Park in 2014

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024