Tag: doubts

Steve Bannon continues sowing doubts about the 2024 election as he heads to prison

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]