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Here's why millions of Americans in Puerto Rico, other territories can't vote for president

As the 2024 election approaches, millions of American citizens who live in U.S. territories remain unable to vote for president.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Nicky Jam has withdrawn his endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election a month after appearing at a rally for the candidate

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

‘I feel robbed’: the millions of residents in US territories like Puerto Rico who can’t vote in presidential race

After a comedian at a Trump rally described Puerto Rico as ‘garbage’, old resentments were fired up, as residents say it’s unfair to be disfranchised in elections. Donald Trump’s Madison Square ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Trump stages garbage truck stunt in bid to turn tables over Puerto Rico backlash

Republican nominee in high-vis vest says ‘250 million Americans are not garbage’ as he capitalises on Biden gaffe. Dressing like a sanitation worker and, at one point, appearing in the cab of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

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

Puerto Rico governor's race is upended by a third party for the first time in 70 years

What's been a race between the pro-statehood and pro-commonwealth parties now includes a candidate from a new Alianza (alliance) coalition— and he's in 2nd place.

Florida House GOP member becomes 100th sponsor of Puerto Rico Status Act

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) signed on to the Puerto Rico Status Act this week, The Hill has learned, becoming the 100th sponsor of the bill. The legislation would authorize a federally sponsored ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Rubio on Trump rally comedian's Puerto Rico comments: 'Tasteless, but it wasn’t Trump that said it’

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Sunday called racist comments about Puerto Rico made by a comedian at a Trump rally last week “tasteless,” but he also noted “it wasn't Trump that said it.” “A comedian ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Jenniffer González of Puerto Rico's pro-statehood party edges ahead in gubernatorial election

Jenniffer González of Puerto Rico's pro-statehood New Progressive Party is leading polls in a historic gubernatorial election that could see her party secure a third consecutive term for the first ...

World - ABC News - November 6

In Puerto Rico governor’s race, the statehood candidate who's pro-Trump edges ahead

Jenniffer González, Puerto Rico’s nonvoting member of Congress since 2016 and a Republican who supports Trump, is projected to win a historic gubernatorial election.

Young adults in Puerto Rico are struggling financially. Here's what that means and why some return

More than half of adults ages 18 to 29 in Puerto Rico are financially fragile compared to older generations on the island, and young adults in the U.S.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

'Not everything in life is a conspiracy': Andy Kim responds to claims he wore North Korean flag

Congressman Andy Kim, D-N.J., slammed Trump delegate Mike Crispi who accused him of wearing the North Korean flag during Tuesday night’s New Jersey Senate debate.

Harris slams Trump for IVF comments, Trump calls Harris disrespectful for skipping Al Smith Dinner

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were back on the campaign trail trading barbs Thursday. Harris held a rally in Wisconsin where she said Trump was clueless about women's health care, while Trump ...

Groups slam Trump's comparison of Jan. 6 rioters to Japanese Americans incarcerated in WWII

Japanese American leaders slammed former President Donald Trump after he compared Jan. 6 rioters to those of Japanese descent who were incarcerated during World War II just because of their race.

Trump vows to help Helene survivors, Harris slams former president on Cheney tour

Former President Donald Trump is touring Hurricane Helene damage in North Carolina where he is also seeking the support of Christian voters in the battleground state. This comes as Vice President ...

Democratic senators slam McDonald's for menu price hikes they say have outpaced inflation

Three senators are asking McDonald’s about its menu price hikes in recent years, arguing the increases are higher than they should be — even with inflation.

'Higher prices, larger deficits': 23 Nobel Prize-winning economists slam Trump agenda, endorse Harris

Experts estimate that Donald Trump's budget plan would expand federal deficits by five times more than Vice President Kamala Harris' proposals.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Tim Walz votes, slams Donald Trump after John Kelly's dictator warning

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addressed reporters after casting his vote early alongside his family. Walz commented on a recent New York Times report detailing how former Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly, ...

Freddie Freeman wins Game 1 with first walk-off grand slam in World Series history

Freeman clears the bases with 2 outs in the bottom of the 10th to save LA. Fan interference on a Gleyber Torres deep ball in the 9th looms large.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Freeman hits 1st game-ending slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3

Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees in a ...

Sports - ABC News - October 26

World Series Game 1: Freeman lifts Dodgers with incredible 10th-inning walk-off grand slam

The highly anticipated series opener in Los Angeles more than lived up to the hype.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Freeman’s walk-off grand slam lifts Dodgers over Yankees in World Series opener

Dodgers beat Yankees in 10 innings on Freeman’s slam Walk-off grand slam is first in history of World Series Yankees v Dodgers: World Series Game 1 – as it happened Freddie Freeman hit the ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 to move one win away from World Series title

Follow live updates and the latest coverage of World Series Game 1 as the Dodgers face the Yankees. Get real-time scores, highlights, and key player moments from the game.

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