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A New Insult Reminds Puerto Ricans of How Trump Treated Them
As president, Donald Trump fought bitterly with Puerto Rican officials, ridiculed them and resisted sending aid to the territory after devastating hurricanes.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Pennsylvania voters weigh in on Puerto Rico comment from Trump rally
NBC News' George Solis reports from Allentown, Pa., a city with a large Puerto Rican population, on how voters are reacting to the racist comment made by a comedian at a weekend Trump rally.Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Steve Bannon speaks after leaving prison, mentions Puerto Ricans, minorities
Steve Bannon, a former strategist for Donald Trump's White House and right-wing podcaster, said he feels empowered after serving four months in prison for contempt of Congress. Bannon also made a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Evening Report — Trump camp seeks to contain Puerto Rico fallout
🎤 Plus: Harris preps her closing argument {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Mike Stewart/Evan Vucci Trump camp seeks to contain Puerto Rico fallout Former President Trump will visit the ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Latino political strategist responds to Puerto Rico jokes at Trump MSG rally
ABC News speaks with Latino Victory Fund chair Luis Miranda after a comedian at former President Trump's NYC rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
A racist joke against Puerto Ricans creates aftershocks in the closing week of the election
Ahead of Donald Trump’s appearance Tuesday in the heavily Latino city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, a comedian’s racist joke about Puerto Ricans at the former president’s Madison Square Garden rally ...Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Trump rally’s Puerto Rico slur lands with a thud in Pennsylvania
Republican candidate faces backlash after airing of racist insults at his New York gatheringBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Trump claims he’s done more than anyone for Puerto Rico
Former President Donald Trump claimed he has "done more" for Puerto Rico than any other president. The comments came despite his administration withholding about $20 billion in hurricane relief for ...Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Biden responds to Puerto Rico rhetoric at Trump rally with an insult
President Biden is taking the spotlight following comments in which he appears to refer to Trump supporters as “garbage.” Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris made her closing argument to voters ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam takes back his Trump endorsement
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."Politics - CBS News - October 30 -
Puerto Rican-Dominican singer Nicky Jam retracts Trump endorsement
Puerto Rican-Dominican singer Nicky Jam retracted his endorsement of former President Donald Trump. The move comes after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Ricky Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Rita Moreno Respond for Puerto Rico
Our vote won’t be a reaction to racist jokes.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Last-minute billboard campaign seeks to galvanize Puerto Ricans for Harris
New billboards are going up in Pennsylvania and North Carolina on Thursday, stoking Puerto Ricans’ pride in their island to shore up support for Vice President Harris. The billboards, paid for by ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Jennifer Lopez says Puerto Rico joke offended 'every Latino in this country'
Actress and musician Jennifer Lopez said a joke during former President Trump's Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday offended “every Latino in this country,” as she stumped for Vice President ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Puerto Rican stars decry 'willful ignorance' at Trump MSG rally
A trifecta of Puerto Rican superstars combined forces in a new opinion piece for the New York Times to condemn the “willful ignorance” of former President Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Puerto Rico prepares for Election Day as a third-party candidate makes history
The two parties that have dominated Puerto Rican politics for decades are losing their grip as they face the stiffest competition yet from a younger generation fed up with the island’s corruption, ...World - ABC News - November 3 -
Puerto Rico is holding an unprecedented election. Bad Bunny took a major stand.
The Puerto Rican singer came out in support of Juan Dalmau, a third-party candidate that has emerged as a strong contender and an alternative to the two parties in power for over 70 years.Politics - NBC News - November 4 -
Van Jones: Puerto Rican vote 'lit on fire' in Pennsylvania
CNN commentator Van Jones said the Puerto Rican vote has been “lit on fire” in Pennsylvania after a comedian at a former President Trump rally made a joke about the island. “There is an energy. ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Harris to interview with Fox News on Wednesday
Harris and Trump hold campaign events in battleground Pennsylvania.Politics - NBC News - October 14 -
Kyrgios wants Grand Slam title to 'shut up' doubters
Australian Nick Kyrgios says he wants to "shut up" those who doubt him and win a Grand Slam title on his return to the sport.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
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Slighted by IBB, Vientos' slam helps Mets get even
Following an intentional walk to Francisco Lindor that he "took personal," Mark Vientos hit the second grand slam of this Mets postseason Monday as New York evened the NLCS at one game apiece.Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Vientos makes it personal with grand slam to help Mets get even in NLCS
The New York Mets’ Mark Vientos was well aware of the situation, knowing exactly why the Los Angeles Dodgers walked Francisco Lindor intentionally right in front of him to load the basesSports - ABC News - October 14 -
Harris Slams Trump in Interview With Charlamagne Tha God: 5 Takeaways
During a free-flowing interview that was by turns friendly and pointed, the vice president went beyond her previous remarks in casting Donald Trump as an authoritarian.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump’s Women-Centered Town Hall
“This was the first time Groper Cleveland has been around this many women since they started padlocking the doors at Miss Teen USA,” Kimmel said on Wednesday.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
McConnell privately slammed Trump as ‘stupid’ and ‘despicable’ after 2020 election
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) privately slammed former President Trump as “stupid," "ill-tempered” and “a despicable human being” after the 2020 election, according to a biography ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Salesforce CEO Marc Beinoff slams Microsoft Copilot as ‘Clippy 2.0’
Fighting words? Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff took to his personal X account last night to criticize Microsoft's AI assistant.Tech - VentureBeat - October 17 -
Nadal loses to Alcaraz at Six Kings Slam exhibition event
With an eye on the Davis Cup, Rafael Nadal says he was pleased with his performance despite losing 6-3, 6-3 to Carlos Alcaraz at the Six Kings SlamSports - ABC News - October 17 -
Walz slams Musk for 'skipping like a dips‑‑‑' at Trump rallies
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz blasted billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday for his relationship with former President Trump, mocking his appearance at a recent Trump rally and warning ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Trump slams 'jerk' Obama as former president campaigns for Harris
Former President Trump on Tuesday lashed out at former President Obama, who has aggressively hit the campaign trail in support of Vice President Harris in battleground states. “I think he’s a real ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
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'Deeply troubling': Harris slams Trump's reported praise of Hitler while in office
Vice President Harris condemned former President Trump after his former chief of staff John Kelly said he praised Adolf Hitler while in office. Harris claimed Trump was pursuing "unchecked power" ...Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
Trump campaign slams John Kelly after New York Times interview
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent Wednesday courting voters in Pennsylvania and Georgia, respectively. However, permeating their campaigns is a New York Times ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Trump slams Harris, former chief of staff while campaigning with controversial allies
Former President Donald Trump campaigned Wednesday in the battleground state of Georgia with two controversial allies. Tucker Carlson and Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene joined the rally where ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Vance slams Kelly over Trump 'fascist' remarks: 'He’s making it up'
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) slammed retired Gen. John Kelly over former President Trump's “fascist” remarks, saying the former White House chief of staff, who served under Trump, is “making it up.” ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Dodgers Take Game 1 of World Series With Grand Slam in 10th Inning
Freddie Freeman was the hero for Los Angeles, hitting a grand slam to secure a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees.Sports - The New York Times - October 26
