Democratic megadonor John Morgan said that Biden has placed “misplaced trust” in his top aides. Morgan said Biden needs to eliminate his “cabal,” which includes Anita Dunn and Bob Bauer. He joins the camp of Biden supporters who have pinned blame on his aides for his poor debate show. Democratic megadonor John Morgan has joined the camp […]
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Meet the election operators – the influential individuals shaping Trump’s White House bid
It takes a village to run a presidential campaign, and in the case of Donald Trump’s bid for reelection, that village is led by a group of shadowy, wealthy and well-connected figures working to shape the infrastructure of the election and his policies and messaging. Meet the election operators. Related: How Steve Bannon’s War Room […]
Trump will address influential evangelicals who back him but want to see a national abortion ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is set to speak Saturday to a group of politically influential evangelicals who fiercely support him but would like to see the presumptive Republican presidential nominee promise to do more to restrict abortion. Trump’s stated opposition to signing a nationwide ban on abortion and his reluctance to detail some of […]
Small but once influential, a Des Moines neighborhood loses its official status
There are five mature oak trees at the entrance of the Somerset neighborhood. They were planted there, in a row, 20 years ago by the neighborhood association — a living testament to the dedication of its residents. But as of Monday evening, Somerset is no longer recognized as an official Des Moines neighborhood. The City […]
One of the world’s most influential people lives in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Living along the mighty Mississippi means learning to listen. For Sharon Lavigne, she’s been listening to God. Watch WGNO’s Kenny Lopez ride ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ at Walt Disney World That’s after she asked a question. She asked if she should leave Louisiana. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood […]
2024 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
Lisa Su, chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), on Dec. 6, 2023. Credit – David Paul Morris—Bloomberg/Getty Images Since Lisa Su became CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) a decade ago, the chipmaker’s market value has risen more than a hundredfold, surpassing that of onetime king-of-the-hill Intel. But Su’s biggest […]
Albuquerque health-social service center renamed after influential woman
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The East Central Health and Social Service Center has a new namesake. The city has named the facility on Zuni near Louisiana after late city Councilor Ruth Adams, the first woman to represent District 6. “Many people have contributed to making Albuquerque what it is today, and we’re helping share their stories […]
Fain makes Time’s 100 Most Influential People
Apr. 19—Kokomo native and UAW leader Shawn Fain has made Time Magazine’s Top 100 Influential People of 2024. Categorized under “Innovators,” Fain’s blurb is written by U.S. President Joe Biden, who in September made history as the first sitting president to join the picket line of striking labor union when he joined striking UAW workers […]
X verified badges begin appearing on ‘influential’ accounts
A number of prominent users of X, formerly Twitter, have been given complimentary blue verification badges despite not paying for the site’s Premium subscription, sparking confusion among users of the social media site. Accounts with large numbers of verified followers who are paying subscribers to X are being given the badges, in what is the […]
X verified badges begin appearing on ‘influential’ accounts
A number of prominent users of X, formerly Twitter, have been given complimentary blue verification badges despite not paying for the site’s Premium subscription, sparking confusion among users of the social media site. Accounts with large numbers of verified followers who are paying subscribers to X are being given the badges, in what is the […]
Influential pollster says NY AG seizing Trump’s property would ‘elect’ him
Pollster Frank Luntz recently warned that New York Attorney General Letitia James‘ efforts to seize former President Donald Trump‘s properties could devastate Democrats in the upcoming election. The ex-president recently failed to secure the $464 million appeal bond he needed in the recent New York civil fraud judgment against him. In a Monday court filing, […]
Thaksin Picked as Most Influential Thai Politician in Survey
(Bloomberg) — Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was picked as the nation’s most influential politician after he was freed from detention under a special parole, according to a survey. Most Read from Bloomberg Nearly 43% of the respondents chose Thaksin, according to a nationwide poll of 1,310 people conducted by the National Institute of […]