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President Biden praises Rev. Jesse Jackson, retiring Rainbow PUSH chief, as ‘extraordinary’ leader

Vice President Kamala Harris is in Chicago on Sunday to speak at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition convention, where Jackson will officially step down as president.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2023

DeSantis reduces staff as campaign struggles to meet fundraising goals – report

Fewer than 10 staffers were laid off, Politico reports, as more shake-ups within campaign are expected in coming weeks

The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2023

Cohen Suggests Ivanka Trump And Kushner As Mar-a-Lago Moles

Former attorney speculates on their role and motives; questions remain on Kushner's finances

Zenger · Jul 16, 2023

Donald Trump brands US a ‘third-world hellhole’ run by ‘perverts’ and ‘thugs’

Former president claimed American dream ‘dead’ under Joe Biden during Turning Point Action Conference

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023

DeSantis campaign spent $1.5 million a week, entered July with $12 million on hand

Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign entered July with $12.2 million on hand, according to documents filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission, a sizable sum of money the Florida Republican hopes will help him make up lost ground in his race to defeat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP…

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2023

5 things to know about Dallas’ Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, successor to Jesse Jackson

DALLAS — The Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, a Dallas megachurch leader and champion of social change, has been named as the successor to the Rev. Jesse Jackson as the leader of the Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2023

DeSantis would consider Iowa's Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump's attack of her 'out of hand'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he would consider Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as a potential running mate, should he win the 2024 Republican presidential nomination

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Who’s winning the money race for president as campaigns heat up

The race for presidential hopefuls to lure donors and build up their bank accounts is in full swing as Republican contenders bulk up their campaigns for a long, competitive primary and President Joe Biden prepares for the general election.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2023

US Rep. George Santos repays himself $85K raised from lackluster reelection fundraising

Recently released congressional campaign records reveal the potential challenges embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos faces in his bid for reelection

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

My Eid dinner with VP Kamala Harris

This was the first time ever that a U.S. vice president celebrated Eid at their residence

Salon · Jul 15, 2023