Historic rainfall slams L.A. and California store owner fatally shot over a Pride flag in her store: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Tropical storm Hilary’s center moved into California, unleashing flash floods and high winds. 850 people still missing in Maui. And the teen who murdered her boyfriend in a car crash at 100mph will be sentenced.  Here’s what to know today. Tropical storm Hilary — and an earthquake — hits California AP, AFP,… Continue reading Historic rainfall slams L.A. and California store owner fatally shot over a Pride flag in her store: Morning Rundown

Montana GOP Slams Young People After Historic Climate Ruling

Montana Republicans responded to Monday’s ruling in a landmark climate case with statements painting the judge as an environmental “activist” and dismissing the 16 youth plaintiffs — their own constituents — as “pawns” and members of a “climate cult.” It was a rather stunning reaction given that the case centered on a unique provision in… Continue reading Montana GOP Slams Young People After Historic Climate Ruling

Mark Sanford Slams Kevin McCarthy’s Trump Defense

Former Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s melodramatic reaction to Donald Trump’s latest indictment showed the “frightening” lengths Republicans will go to in order to please the former president’s base. In a press conference ahead of Trump’s arraignment last week, McCarthy, a California Republican, forcefully criticized the move, pointing to Democrats including… Continue reading Mark Sanford Slams Kevin McCarthy’s Trump Defense

Chris Sununu Slams Trump Supporters Who Heckled Pence

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) took aim at a group of hecklers in his state who were filmed targeting Mike Pence on the campaign trail for refusing to help Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election. “Angry, unhinged Trump supporters? I don’t think anyone surprised to see it,” Sununu told CNN’s Erin Burnett in an… Continue reading Chris Sununu Slams Trump Supporters Who Heckled Pence

Chris Christie Slams ‘Angry Old Man’ Trump In New Interview

Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie didn’t hold back in a new interview about his opposition to former President Donald Trump. “He’s a completely self-centered, self-possessed, self-consumed, angry old man,” Christie told CBS News’ Robert Costa, who had asked him for “the truth on Trump.” “And he doesn’t care about anyone else other than him,” the… Continue reading Chris Christie Slams ‘Angry Old Man’ Trump In New Interview

Gavin Newsom’s team slams Ron DeSantis’ debate proposal

It looks like the possibility of a debate between California’s Gavin Newsom and Florida’s Ron DeSantis — two governors on the opposite ends of the political spectrum — may still be a ways off. Newsom’s team on Saturday slammed DeSantis’ proposed rules for their debate on Fox News. “What a joke,” Newsom spokesman Nathan Click… Continue reading Gavin Newsom’s team slams Ron DeSantis’ debate proposal