A new contender has emerged in the ongoing saga over who will take control of Paramount Global. And in true “Succession” fashion, the latest entrant is a familiar face chasing his white whale that got away. Barry Diller, the billionaire media giant who once was CEO and chairman of Paramount Pictures during the film studio’s […]
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Republican JD Vance journeys from ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ memoirist to US senator to VP contender
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It was March 2022 and Senate candidate JD Vance was standing under hot lights in a Cleveland television studio debating four fellow Republicans on whether the U.S. should support a no-fly zone over Ukraine, not a month into its grinding war with Russia. “Absolutely not,” Vance said. “I’m in the minority […]
A look at Trump’s VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before — or perhaps even at — next month’s Republican National Convention. He told reporters Saturday that he already has made his decision and that the person will be in attendance […]
Here’s a look at Trump’s VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before — or perhaps even at — next month’s Republican National Convention. He told reporters Saturday that he already has made his decision and that the person will […]
Hungary’s five-time Prime Minister Orbán is facing a new serious contender in upcoming EU elections
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — About three months ago, a scandal rocked five-time nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party which prides itself on upholding family values and Christian conservatism. As party leaders attempted damage control after close Orbán allies, President Katalin Novák and Justice Minister Judit Varga, were forced to resign over a presidential pardon […]
Trump likes that Tom Cotton went to Harvard, making him a “top contender” to be his running mate
Donald Trump appears to have a few requirements for his running mate, including that whoever it is does what they are told and does not steal the spotlight. He would also prefer an Ivy League pedigree, according to The New York Times, which reported that Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., a Harvard graduate, is now a […]
Former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump
By Michelle Nichols and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley said on Wednesday that she will vote for Donald Trump in the November election, despite lobbing harsh criticisms at her former rival for months on the campaign trail. There has been immense speculation on who will receive the votes of […]
VP contender Doug Burgum joins Trump at campaign rally in New Jersey
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum spoke before a large crowd of Donald Trump supporters Saturday in the latest sign that the competition to be the former president’s running mate is heating up among vice presidential hopefuls. Burgum, who was among Trump’s opponents in the Republican primary before dropping out, praised the presumptive nominee and bashed […]
Israeli Eurovision contender booed during final as she sang in Hebrew
Israel’s Eurovision contestant felt forced to practise her power ballad to the sounds of booing and chants of “free Palestine” in preparation for her performance as the competition descended into chaos on the day of the final. Eden Golan, Israel’s 20-year-old act, was filmed singing Hurricane to the backdrop of her team imitating the sounds […]
Trump VP contender unbothered by him comparing Biden administration to the “Gestapo”
Potential vice president contender and North Dakota Governor, Doug Burgum, seems to brush-off questions that could portray former president Donald Trump in a bad light, including his recent remarks comparing the Biden administration to the “Gestapo.” In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, the Republican governor weighed-in on Trump’s stance as a presumptive presidential nominee, […]
Contender for Bradley’s Senate seat jumps in
May 3—CONCORD — A nine-term House Republican legislator quickly emerged as a leading contender for the District 3 state Senate seat that Senate President Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro, will retire from at year’s end. Mark McConkey, 69, of Freedom, is chairman of the House Public Works and Highways Committee, which is the first stop every two […]
Trump to hold Ohio fundraiser with VP contender JD Vance
Sen. JD Vance, an Ohio Republican who is among the contenders to be Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate, will help the former president raise money next month in Cincinnati, according to an invitation obtained Tuesday by NBC News. Vance is billed as the “special guest” for a May 15 fundraiser and “lunch discussion” to […]