Author: Julia Johnson
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Haley hits Trump after Putin critic Navalny’s mysterious death in Russian prison
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley took a shot at former President Donald Trump Friday following the death of prominent Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny in Russian prison under mysterious circumstances. “Putin did this,” Haley posted on X. This is the same person, she added, “who Donald Trump praises and defends.” She pointed to a comment…
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Trump New York hush money trial start date upends campaign calendar
Former President Donald Trump will be sidelined from the campaign in the middle of the Republican primary schedule to spend potentially weeks in a Manhattan courtroom. The March 25 trial date became official Thursday when a judge refused to throw out charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. for alleged hush money paid to porn star Stormy…
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Trump decries ‘election interference’ in New York hush money case as judge deals him a blow
Former President Donald Trump slammed a New York criminal case against him as “election interference” on Thursday ahead of a judge’s refusal to dismiss the charges as Trump’s legal team had requested. Trump appeared at a Manhattan courthouse before the hearing in his criminal case involving payments of alleged hush money to adult film star…
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Two voter groups that could decide a Trump-Biden rematch in Nevada
LAS VEGAS — President Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in Nevada in 2020 in part on the strength of his support from Latino and union voters. But shifting attitudes on the economy and border, plus recent Republican inroads in those communities, are raising fresh questions as to whether Biden could lose a decidedly purple state…
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Nikki Haley shows no signs of slowing down despite calls to end campaign
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has signaled her intent to continue her presidential bid past South Carolina’s critical Republican primary on Feb. 24, ignoring the calls of other Republicans for her to end her challenge of former President Donald Trump. In a new poll from Winthrop University, Trump is supported by 65% of likely South Carolina…
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Trump slams ‘Democrat’ Nikki Haley on home turf ahead of South Carolina primary: ‘She’s finished’
Former President Donald Trump accused Nikki Haley of being a Democrat on Wednesday, days before a pivotal 2024 primary in the former U.N. ambassador’s home state. “She’s getting clobbered by the Democrats,” Trump claimed during a rally in North Charleston, South Carolina. “Even though she probably is one,” he continued. “I think she probably is.”…
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Clyburn to step down from leadership role as Democrats usher in new generation
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) revealed Wednesday his intention to step down from his Democratic leadership role in Congress. However, he will still be running for reelection in 2024. In a statement, the South Carolina Democrat said he informed Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) that he would be leaving the position on the caucus leadership team.…
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Kevin McCarthy: Nancy Mace won’t win reelection, let alone Trump’s VP nod
LAS VEGAS — Former House Speaker and California GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy trashed Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) Thursday, claiming she won’t win reelection in her purple South Carolina district. Asked about Mace and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as potential running mates for former President Donald Trump in the November election, McCarthy dismissed the former immediately,…
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McCarthy confident in McDaniel and bristles at Gaetz suggestion of leading RNC
LAS VEGAS — Former House Speaker and California GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy said Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is equipped to continue leading the party. “Very much so,” McCarthy replied when asked by the Washington Examiner on Thursday whether he had confidence in McDaniel’s ability in her role. He also told reporters at former…
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RNC chief of staff announces departure ahead of 2024 election
The Republican National Committee’s chief of staff will be stepping down from his role months ahead of the 2024 presidential election. RNC chief of staff Mike Reed told employees in an email Tuesday, “I write today to let you know that this month will be my last at the RNC.” Reed — who noted he…




