Author: Keely Bastow, Washington Examiner
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Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Harris heads to the border, Democrats pour money into Senate races, and GOP hammers Adams
Harris walks a tightrope during trip to the border Vice President Kamala Harris will head to the border town of Douglas, Arizona, today. The visit is in hopes of addressing her perceived weakness on immigration, but some community members aren’t sure if it’s “too little, too late,” Immigration Reporter Anna Giaritelli wrote. Immigration has been…
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WATCH LIVE: Prosecutors announce charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is expected to hold a press conference related to specific charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams at 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning, prosecutors unveiled a five-count indictment of Adams on corruption charges. The 57-page indictment charges Adams with one count of conspiracy to commit wire…
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WATCH LIVE: Congressional task force on Trump assassination attempt holds public hearing
A House panel investigating the attempts on former President Donald Trump‘s life is set to hold its first public hearing on Thursday as the Secret Service faces intense congressional scrutiny over the incidents. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The bipartisan panel of seven Republicans and six Democrats will unveil its findings…
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Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Trump lawyers in court, Maryland Democrats grasping at straws, and Walz wants Vance on defense
Trump lawyers head back to court Former President Donald Trump‘s lawyers will be back in a New York courtroom today as they try to undo the civil fraud judgment that will cost him almost $500 million. A state appeals court is set to hear arguments at noon today without Trump in attendance. New York Attorney…
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Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Democrats jump on filibuster, Vance’s debate strategy, and RNC looks for bigger ballot fight
Senate Democrats jump at Harris’s filibuster comments Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her support for eliminating the filibuster for the first time as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. As a result, Senate Democrats who have long been hoping for the move are falling into line, Washington Examiner Senate Reporters Ramsey Touchberry and Samantha-Jo Roth…
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Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Biden defends his foreign policy, and Cassidy warns of port strike consequences
Biden bids farewell to the UN President Joe Biden will address the United Nations for the final time today in New York City. In his speech, he will stress the accomplishments of his administration in foreign affairs. The only problem is his presidency has seen some of the most critical failures on the world stage,…
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Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Social Security clock ticks, Trump’s best shot yet
Social Security headache Social Security is one of the most searched issues this election, though you won’t hear either candidate talking about it as much as other hot-button issues such as inflation or abortion. Voters are concerned about the program’s survival since the trust fund is only set to be funded at 100% until 2033.…
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Vance calls on Democrats to tamp down rhetoric: ‘No one has tried to kill Kamala Harris’
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) spoke about dangerous political rhetoric during the Faith and Freedom Coalition dinner in Georgia on Monday night in the wake of a second assassination attempt on his running mate, former President Donald Trump. Vance recalled the conversation he had with Trump immediately after Secret Service agents shot at a person with…
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Vance says Trump in ‘good spirits’ after second assassination attempt
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) reacted to the second assassination attempt on his running mate, former President Donald Trump, saying he is grateful Trump is safe. “I’m glad President Trump is safe,” Vance posted on X. “I spoke to him before the news was public and he was, amazingly, in good spirits. Still much we don’t…
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Trump responds after shooting incident: ‘I’m alive and well’
Following an incident at Trump International Golf Club where Secret Service shot at a suspicious man, former President Donald Trump sent out a message to his supporters. “There were gunshots in my vicinity but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL. Nothing will…




