Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon continued sowing doubt about Democrats’ ability to win in November unless “they’re stealing it,” following a pattern of his spreading falsehoods about election security as he heads to prison Monday. Bannon reiterated to NBC News in an interview Saturday that he believes there is “no chance” Democrats will win November’s […]
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Canada’s Liberals suffer major upset in Toronto special election, raising doubts about Trudeau
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party has suffered a major upset in a special election for a Toronto district it has held for three decades, raising doubts about Trudeau’s leadership ahead of next year’s general election. Elections Canada reported the opposition Conservative candidate winning the Toronto-St. Paul’s district by almost 600 […]
Democratic lawmaker doubts polls showing increased support for Trump among Black people: ‘Something is amiss’
Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., claimed there’s something wrong with polling showing former President Trump’s increased popularity among Black voters during an interview published on Saturday. “I think Joe Biden is doing exactly what he needs to do to win reelection. Something is amiss with the polling. I call your attention to the recent polls in […]
Voters have real doubts about Kamala Harris as potential president, poll shows
With voter concern about President Joe Biden’s age haunting his chances of reelection, a new poll shows his next in line, Vice President Kamala Harris, facing serious doubts about her ability to win the presidency herself, or to perform the job well were she to inherit it. The POLITICO/Morning consult poll reveals that only a […]
Juror raises doubts on Hunter Biden defense strategy
WILMINGTON, Delaware — One of the 12 jurors who convicted Hunter Biden on gun-related charges said shortly after the verdict that key defense strategies in the trial did not gain traction in the deliberation room. The juror, who was granted anonymity because he was concerned about potential repercussions from his involvement in the high-profile case, […]
Trump floats plan to end taxes on tips, though experts raise doubts
A server delivers beverages at Dover Downs Casino on June 5, 2018 in Dover, Delaware. Former President Donald Trump said in a campaign rally in Las Vegas on June 9, 2024 he would seek to end taxes for tips if elected again in November. (Mark Makela | Getty Images) WASHINGTON — Economists across the ideological […]
Bond yields climb, stocks under pressure as Fed cut doubts resurface
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury yields pushed to a near four-week peak on Wednesday, lifting their Asia-Pacific counterparts and the dollar while pressuring equities, as data sowed new doubts about the timing and extent of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Crude oil rose for a fourth day to reach a four-week high amid […]
Growing doubts over Erik ten Hag’s future at Man United regardless of FA Cup outcome
Andre Onana praised under-fire Erik ten Hag amid increased talk that Saturday’s FA Cup final will be the Manchester United manager’s last match in charge. The Guardian is reporting that the club has already decided to sack Ten Hag, who joined the club two years ago, regardless of Saturday’s Cup final result. An eye-watering injury […]
Fed officials held faith in disinflation at last meeting despite doubts, minutes show
By Howard Schneider (Reuters) – Even as they acknowledged disappointment over recent inflation readings, Federal Reserve officials at their last policy meeting indicated they still had faith price pressures would ease, if only slowly, according to the minutes of the U.S. central bank’s April 30-May 1 session. “Participants … noted that they continued to expect […]
Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve ‘total victory’ in Gaza
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration does not see it likely or possible that Israel will achieve “total victory” in defeating Hamas in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said on Monday. While U.S. officials have urged Israel to help devise a clear plan for the […]
US warning on arms supplies prompts Israeli defiance, doubts
By James Mackenzie JERUSALEM (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden‘s announcement that he would withhold arms supplies if Israel went through with its assault of Rafah drew a defiant reaction on Wednesday alongside unease at the possible longer term fallout from the open clash with Israel’s most vital ally. The warning came after months of […]
Democrats hope abortion issue will offset doubts about Biden in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two women campaigning for President Joe Biden after facing medical emergencies because of abortion restrictions in their states visited Michigan on Tuesday to highlight what they say are the risks to women’s health since federal abortion protections were overturned. Democrats are aiming to make abortion rights a central issue in the […]