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Trump reportedly picks China critic Mike Waltz as national security adviser – US politics live
Media reports say Trump may announce retired army green beret – a loyalist who has also served as a colonel in the national guard. Trump picks ally Lee Zeldin as environment chief and vows to ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
He thought he was in perfect health. An advanced scan showed otherwise
Cardiac CT angiograms take detailed images of the heart and can show dangerous blockages in a person's arteries.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Vance says he thinks Trump believes in Constitution
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) said he believes his running mate, former President Trump, believes in the Constitution. Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, joined CBS’ “Face the Nation” on ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Vance says 'we have to stop getting so offended' when asked about racist jokes at Trump rally
Sen. JD Vance said that while he hadn't heard the racist jokes made by a comedian at his running mate's New York City rally the previous night, he thinks Americans need to "stop getting so offended."Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Tony Hinchcliffe defends his Puerto Rico jokes from Trump rally
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is defending his jokes about Puerto Rico at former President Trump's New York City rally on Sunday after facing significant backlash from figures across the political ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
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Farage says Reform UK now ahead of Tories in Wales – UK politics live
Party leader prepares to address conference and cites polling showing Reform UK has 21% support in Wales. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Vance says he's lost friends over Trump support
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, said Tuesday that he’s lost friends over his support for former President Trump. “We can't discard friends, and we can't discard family ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Vance says he's met prospective FBI director candidates with Trump
Vice President-elect JD Vance (R-Ohio) revealed the Trump team is interviewing candidates to lead the FBI, a sign of plans to boot current Director Christopher Wray. Vance’s comments came amid a ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Kid thought he was going to dentist. Dad took him to World Series and he caught Freddie Freeman's grand slam
A 10-year-old Dodgers fan believed he was getting out of class early to get braces removed. Instead, he attended the World Series and caught Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Trump says he's the opposite of a Nazi as fallout continues from racist jokes at MSG rally
Former President Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Atlanta on Thursday, "I'm not a Nazi. I'm the opposite of a Nazi." The comment came after his former chief of staff, John Kelly, told the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Rogan says he warned comedian against Puerto Rico joke before NYC Trump rally
Podcaster Joe Rogan suggested Wednesday that he advised his comedian friend, Tony Hinchcliffe, against using a joke about Puerto Rico in his set ahead of former President Trump's recent rally at ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Trump defends Detroit criticism at Michigan rally, saying he was saying ‘the facts’
Former President Trump defended his earlier criticism of Detroit at another event in Michigan on Friday, saying he was not “disparaging” the city but only stating the facts. Following a three-hour ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Trump has an opportunity on 3 critical issues — if he doesn’t mess it up
Trump has an opportunity to build a new, lasting political coalition. But if he makes the wrong moves, he will just hand power back to the Democrats.Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
As Trump courts the Latino vote, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe makes racist jokes at MSG rally
As Donald Trump courts the community’s vote, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe crudely mocked Latinos during the pre-program of the former president’s Madison Square Garden rally.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Obama says ‘you can count on Kamala’ at Philadelphia rally – as it happened
This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of our US elections coverage here . . Outcry over Trump’s hint at ‘little secret’ with House Republicans Share your ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Blind date: ‘Hopefully he thought I was funny, as I do try pretty hard’
Florence, 25, a political science master’s student, meets Joe, 28, a civil servant. What were you hoping for? At the very least a story and an entertaining evening, good or bad. Continue ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Trump’s choice of Matt Gaetz as attorney general sparks criticism and shock – US politics live
Former Trump official criticizes pick of far-right congressman’s as Republicans react with shock and evasion. Who is Matt Gaetz? Far-right congressman and Trump loyalist Trump cabinet: who’s ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Walz tells Minnesotans he's 'never felt more motivated,' takes digs at Vance
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) encouraged a crowd of state residents on Friday after his election loss as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. “Even in the face of defeat and deep ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Vance joins Gaetz to meet GOP senators who will decide if he becomes attorney general
Vice President-elect JD Vance joined former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz's meetings with Republican senators who will decide whether he becomes the next attorney general. The House Ethics ...Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Bill Clinton reveals his 'rules of politics' in new book
Former President Clinton is revealing some of his "rules of politics," which include avoiding bringing "your feelings to work," never drinking in public and taking criticism "seriously but not ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Biden fades into the background at his final international summits: From the Politics Desk
President Joe Biden’s final international summits almost certainly would have played out differently had the elections back home gone as he had hoped.Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Chuck Todd: Trump is burning his political capital quickly
There are all sorts of lessons we like to pass on to our kids when it comes to competition, chief among them how to be a good loser and how to be a good winner.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
'Feels kind of weird': Vance reflects and looks ahead as his VP campaign ends
Sen. JD Vance, who says running as Trump's VP pick has cost him friends, is wrapping up his by asking voters to not let political differences come between them.Politics - NBC News - November 4 -
Trump and his allies insist he's 'not a Nazi'
After some Democrats drew comparisons between former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally and a 1939 pro-Nazi event held there, Trump and his allies are insisting that he is “not ...Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
‘English Teacher’ Gets TikTok Boost from Brian Jordan Alvarez
Brian Jordan Alvarez’s career started on social media. His mastery of the form, and a ridiculous dance trend, have drawn viewers to his show, “English Teacher.”Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 5