Politics
Democratic Senators Rally Behind Troy Jackson Despite Controversy
Democratic senators remain supportive of Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson, who replaced Graham Platner after recent allegations about family ties surfaced. Platner stepped down following accusations of sexual misconduct, leaving Jackson to challenge incumbent Sen.
GOP Primary to Replace Senator Lindsey Graham Likely Heading to Runoff
Tuesday’s GOP primary to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat on the November ballot is anticipated to go to a runoff. Despite former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham, the late senator’s sister,
Trump’s Approval Ratings Among White Voters Show Dramatic Fluctuation
President Donald Trump’s appeal to white voters has seen notable changes, as shown in a recent Marquette Law School poll. This survey, conducted between July 22 and 27 with 639 white respondents, revealed that 51%
Israeli Consul General Discusses Concerns Over US-Israel Relations
Ofir Akunis, the Israeli Consul General in New York, expressed his concerns not about the ongoing conflict with Iran or other Middle Eastern strife, but about shifts in American politics. Akunis fears these changes could
Closure of SF Pretrial Diversion Project Amid Budget Cuts and Policy Shifts
The San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, an integral part of the city’s legal system for five decades, will close its doors in November. This decision follows Mayor Daniel Lurie’s budget cuts amid changing perspectives on
Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as the new attorney general early Saturday morning. This solidifies the command of President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney over the Justice Department. The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49, making Blanche
Rep. Jill Tokuda Wins Hawaii Primary, Faces GOP Challenger in November
Progressive Representative Jill Tokuda, a Democrat from Hawaii, secured a victory in her primary election on Saturday. This win sets up a forthcoming competition against Republican state Senator Brenton Awa in the November elections. Tokuda
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green Secures Primary Win Amid Strong Favorability
Democratic Hawaii Governor Josh Green has secured a victory in the primary election, overcoming three relatively unknown challengers. First elected in 2022, Green participated in the rare Saturday primary with a solid 56% approval rating,
Republican Candidate Gary Cordery to Challenge Hawaii’s Democratic Incumbent for Governor
Businessman Gary Cordery, owner of a contracting company, secured the Republican nomination for Hawaii governor by defeating Ken Fujiyama in Saturday’s primary. Cordery will face Democratic Governor Josh Green in the upcoming November election. This
Democratic Establishment Secures Victory Over Socialist Challengers
The Democratic establishment secured a significant win against the left’s socialist insurgency in Saturday’s primaries. Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, emerged victorious in his bid to continue serving in the House of Representatives, overcoming a challenge