Trump and Vance’s Springfield smear is a microcosm of their entire campaign | Sidney Blumenthal
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The New York Times - Top stories
Mike DeWine: I Don’t Recognize the Springfield That Trump and Vance Describe
I have lived my entire life near this city. Our people and our history deserve better than to be falsely portrayed.38 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Robinson won't be at Trump's North Carolina rally Saturday
North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson (R) will not be in attendance when former President Trump rallies supporters in the state on Saturday, a source told The Hill. Trump is ...53 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Lorne Michaels: 'SNL' will 'reinvent' how Trump is portrayed
Lorne Michaels, the creator and producer of "Saturday Night Live," says he will have to “reinvent” former President Trump’s character on the show. “I think we have the people to play [the ...1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Rosen campaign hits Brown on abortion in new Nevada ad
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) slammed her Republican opponent, Sam Brown, in a new ad that says he wants to "take away abortion rights." "He thinks he can fool us. But MAGA extremist Sam Brown has been ...1 hour ago - Abortion -
The Hill - Politics
Stephen A. Smith: Trump 'speaks a lot of folks' language,' but Harris going to win
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith weighed in on the current state of the presidential race, suggesting that while former President Trump "speaks a lot of folks' language," he believes Vice ...1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Reform UK’s Trump-style rally fires up new members
The conference is a chance for the party's new MPs and members to get to know each other.1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Health
Harris focusing on personal stories as she campaigns on abortion rights
For the first time since she ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to give a speech focused squarely on abortion rights2 hours ago - Abortion -
The Hill - Politics
Springfield mayor: City officials told Vance staffer Haitian migrant rumors were ‘baseless’
Springfield, Ohio city officials told a staffer for Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) that rumors about Haitian migrants eating pets in the town were “baseless,” city ...2 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Harris campaigns with Oprah; Trump addresses Jewish voters
Vice President Kamala Harris stepped out at a star-stubbed campaign event hosted by Oprah Winfrey Thursday night where she discussed abortion, immigration and more. Meanwhile, former President ...2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Hits Core Campaign Themes in Emotional Forum With Oprah Winfrey
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke off the cuff, as guests included a teenager shot at her school and the family of a woman in Georgia who died as a result of the state’s abortion ban.2 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Caitlin Clark's historic rookie season, contextualized: Where Fever star's debut campaign ranks all-time
Clark is the runaway favorite to win Rookie of the Year, but she has stiff competition for the title of best rookie ever2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Ohio GOP governor in NYT: 'I don't recognize the Springfield that Trump and Vance describe'
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) is attempting to paint a different picture of Springfield and its "rich history" than the one portrayed by false claims from former President Trump and his running mate, ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Harris weighs in on Taylor Swift, ‘enjoyable’ debate with Trump in Wired interview
Vice President Harris sat down with Wired for an interview as part of the magazine’s YouTube series, where she outlined her campaign’s priorities and weighed in on Taylor Swift’s endorsement. ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
In Jan. 6 Case Filing, Trump Lawyers Again Demand Dismissal
Testing procedure, and perhaps the judge’s patience, the former president’s team sought to short-circuit a process to consider how much of the indictment can survive the Supreme Court’s immunity ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump rails against Jewish Americans who don't vote for him
Former President Trump said if he doesn't win in November, "the Jewish people would really have a lot to do with that if that happens."3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
GOP congressman representing Springfield: Trump claims 'tearing the community apart'
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on CNN denounced false claims that Haitians in part of the district he represents, Springfield, have been eating residents' pets, which politicians including former ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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The Guardian - World
Trump’s threats to ‘go after’ opponents will subvert rule of law, experts warn
Trump’s escalating legal threats against lawyers, donors and others raise concern as Project 2025 seeks to curtail DoJ. Donald Trump ’s sweeping threats if he wins the presidency again to name a ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Ethereum co-founder says partisanship will block Trump crypto plans
Charles Hoskinson warns the former president’s proposed new digital assets platform could politicise the industry6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Outspends Trump in Ad Battle, and Israel Bombards Hezbollah
Plus, an iconic kitchen brand files for bankruptcy.6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Trump and Vance’s Springfield smear is a microcosm of their entire campaign | Sidney Blumenthal
The Republicans desperately need to distract voters away from abortion. They’ve now found the perfect new scapegoat. After Donald Trump ’s disastrous debate with Kamala Harris on 10 September he ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Harris to condemn Trump in Georgia after news of abortion-related deaths
Vice-president to speak after news broke that two women died after being unable to access procedure legally in state. Kamala Harris will give remarks on Friday in the Atlanta area about Donald ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Can Biden surpass Trump's number of judicial nominations?
President Biden is poised to match or even surpass former President Donald Trump's 234 confirmations to the federal courts.6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
GOP, Secret Service clash as calls to up Trump's protection face complications
The multilayered nature of presidential and candidate security is complicating calls for former President Trump to have the same level of protection as a sitting president, prompting a Republican ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
DeSantis steps into spotlight after Trump assassination attempt
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking on a front-and-center role in the response to the second assassination attempt against former President Trump, catapulting him back onto the national political ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
5 takeaways from the latest flurry of Harris-Trump polls
A plethora of polling has emerged in the past couple of days, giving fresh insights into the race for the White House. More than 20 swing-state polls entirely conducted after the Sep. 10 debate ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
Also in today’s newsletter, S&P 500 hits record high and Amazon’s crackdown on remote work6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Trump Did to the G.O.P., Musk Did to Twitter
It’s more toxic but less relevant than ever.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Tech
Kamala Harris Outspends Donald Trump by Tens of Millions Online
The week of their debate, Kamala Harris outspent Donald Trump by 20 to 1 on Facebook and Instagram. It was just one sign of how uneven their online advertising battle has become.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Undecided voters, set in their views of Trump, now weigh backing Harris
Kenneth Hauck wasn’t sure how he would vote when the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris was just a hypothetical scenario.7 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Apocalypse delayed: Trump keeps promising a doom that never comes
If the election does not go his way, the economy will tank, Christmas will be canceled, and America as we know it will be “finished,” Donald Trump promised in the run-up to the 2020 election.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Anthony Scaramucci says he is 'working alongside' Kamala Harris on her campaign's crypto policies
"I believe that we are making progress, and I think it's going in the right direction," Scaramucci said at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.12 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
CBS News - Top stories
Harris, Oprah hold Michigan campaign event in talk show format
Held in front of a studio audience in the battleground state of Michigan, Vice President Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey fielded questions from voters on gun violence, abortion rights, and more.13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Says That if He Loses, ‘the Jewish People Would Have a Lot to Do’ With It
Speaking at a campaign event denouncing antisemitism in America, Donald Trump again attacked Jews who vote for Democrats, saying that the party had a “hold, or curse, on you.”13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Trump says 'Israel will cease to exist' if Harris elected in appeal to Jewish voters
Former President Trump warned of an apocalyptic future for Israel should he lose the November election, addressing a pro-Israel conference with the theme of combatting antisemitism. The Republican ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Trump bemoans lack of support from Jewish voters and blames ‘Democrat curse’
In disjointed Washington speech, nominee tells audience low numbers are because of ‘the Democrat curse on you’. Donald Trump has complained bitterly to Jewish donors that a majority of Jews vote ...14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Auston Matthews, Leon Draisaitl and Sidney Crosby React to Their NHL 25 Ratings
McDavid questions why no one is rated 99 overall18 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Could Connor McDavid Follow Sidney Crosby's Lead With Next Contract?
Connor McDavid has been inspired by Sidney Crosby his whole life. Will he take another page from his book?2 days ago