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Doug Burgum Injured Playing Basketball, Might Miss Republican Debate

Republican presidential candidate Doug Burgum hurt himself playing basketball and might miss Wednesday night’s GOP debate. Burgum, the governor of North Dakota, is one of several Republicans waging long-shot campaigns to defeat former President Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary ahead of next year’s election. Burgum was taken to the emergency room after injuring… Continue reading Doug Burgum Injured Playing Basketball, Might Miss Republican Debate

What to watch for during the first Republican presidential primary debate

MILWAUKEE — Eight Republican presidential candidates not named Donald Trump will compete here Wednesday night in the highly anticipated first debate of the primary season. The former president and current GOP front-runner for the 2024 nomination plans to skip the event and counterprogram it from the safety and comfort of a pre-taped interview with right-wing… Continue reading What to watch for during the first Republican presidential primary debate

California woman’s killing over Pride flag and the Republican debate lineup: Morning Rundown

Nearly every corner of the U.S. is experiencing extreme weather. Find out who qualified to participate in tomorrow’s Republican presidential debate. And police give more details in the killing of a Southern California store owner.  Here’s what to know today. A worker from the Coachella Valley Water Department surveys the debris flow after heavy rains… Continue reading California woman’s killing over Pride flag and the Republican debate lineup: Morning Rundown

See which 8 Republican candidates are debating Wednesday

WASHINGTON — Eight presidential hopefuls officially qualified for Wednesday’s GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee, the Republican National Committee confirmed Monday night. While former President Donald Trump appeared to have met the party’s polling and fundraising thresholds, he won’t be on the stage, as he has refused to sign the RNC’s pledge to support the eventual… Continue reading See which 8 Republican candidates are debating Wednesday

Trump may not be headed to next week’s Republican debate, but Democrats will be there

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump still hasn’t said whether he will show up for the first Republican primary debate in Milwaukee next week, but Democrats plan to be there and talk about the former president either way. President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign will have a significant presence on the ground and on the airwaves, according to… Continue reading Trump may not be headed to next week’s Republican debate, but Democrats will be there

Republican mayoral nominee in Connecticut now faces Jan. 6 charges

WASHINGTON — A Connecticut politician who admitted to an NBC News affiliate last year that he entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack is now facing federal charges. Derby, Connecticut, Alderman Gino DiGiovanni is set to self-surrender and appear in federal court on Tuesday afternoon, NBC Connecticut reported. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for… Continue reading Republican mayoral nominee in Connecticut now faces Jan. 6 charges

Conservative Legal Icon Delivers ‘Grave’ Warning About Republican Party

A former federal judge is sounding the alarm on the Republican Party under Donald Trump ― and warned on Wednesday that the GOP’s problems could threaten the nation as a whole. J. Michael Luttig, once a favorite of the right for his conservative legal opinions, last year testified to the Jan. 6 committee that the… Continue reading Conservative Legal Icon Delivers ‘Grave’ Warning About Republican Party

Republican senator will ‘burn the military down’ over abortion policy, says Democrat | US military

The Alabama Republican senator Tommy Tuberville is “prepared to burn the military down” with his block on promotions in protest of Pentagon policy on abortion, the Connecticut Democratic senator Chris Murphy said. “I think everybody’s been hoping that Senator Tuberville would back down,” Murphy told reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday. “And I think we… Continue reading Republican senator will ‘burn the military down’ over abortion policy, says Democrat | US military

Another 2024 Republican Candidate Is Now Profiting Off Saudi-Backed LIV Golf

West Virginia governor and Senate candidate Jim Justice just became the latest Republican to directly profit from the Saudi attempt to gain unprecedented influence over U.S. professional golf. LIV Golf, the league that Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth vehicle launched in 2021, is hosting a high-profile tournament this weekend at The Greenbrier, a storied, family-operated resort… Continue reading Another 2024 Republican Candidate Is Now Profiting Off Saudi-Backed LIV Golf