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Nikki Haley launches $10M ad campaign to overtake Ron DeSantis in primary
Former UN ambassador and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, who is trailing behind Florida governor Ron DeSantis in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, launched a $10 million ad campaign on Tuesday to boost her profile and attack DeSantis. The ads, which will air in early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire, highlight…
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Tim Scott drops out of GOP presidential race, Trump the clear frontrunner
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, who was widely seen as one of the most viable challengers to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican primary, announced on Sunday that he was ending his campaign. Scott cited his frustration with the “toxic” and “divisive” state of politics and his desire to focus on his…
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Trump maintains huge lead in polls
According to a new CNN poll, former President Donald Trump is the clear frontrunner in the race for the Republicans’ presidential nomination, leading the field with 59% support among likely GOP primary voters in New Hampshire. The poll also shows a tight contest for second place, with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy at 16%, former Ambassador Nikki…
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Trump to skip second debate for primetime speech
Former President Donald Trump announced that he will not participate in the second Republican presidential debate scheduled for October 3 in Detroit, Michigan. Instead, he will hold a prime-time speech at the same time, where he is expected to criticize the Biden administration and tout his own achievements. Trump said he made this decision because…
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Trump pleased by Putin’s praise: ‘I like he said that’
Former President Donald Trump has expressed his satisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments about him. In an interview with NBC News, Trump said he was happy that Putin praised him for repeatedly promising to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. “You know who I listen to? Myself,” Trump said. He also…
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Former Trump official’s conviction could effect ex-president’s cases
The conviction of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon on charges of defrauding donors to a private border wall project could have implications for other cases involving Trump and his associates, according to legal experts. Bannon’s trial revealed how he used his influence and access to Trump to solicit funds for a scheme that enriched himself…
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Americans trust Trump over Biden on economy, poll shows
An exclusive poll conducted by USA TODAY/Suffolk University showed that more Americans said they trust Trump, the 2024 Republican primary front-runner, than Biden to make the economy better by a 47%-36% margin. The spread is 46%-26% in Trump’s favor among independent voters. The poll also revealed that 76% of independents and even 34% of Democrats…
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Trump’s access to classified information restricted
A federal judge decided Wednesday that Trump will be restricted on how and when he can look at, and talk about, classified information, after a sealed hearing the day before. The decision appears to largely be in line with restrictions special counsel Jack Smith sought to protect classified information that may be evidence in the…
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Trump is endorsed by Noem
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a rising star in the Republican Party, endorsed former President Donald Trump for a potential 2024 run while headlining a rally in her state on Friday. Noem touted her teamwork with Trump during the Covid pandemic in 2020, saying: “He let me do my job.” She also praised his policies…
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Giuliani faces new legal challenge
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who was one of Trump’s most loyal allies and lawyers, faces a new legal challenge in Georgia over his false claims of election fraud. The state’s attorney general filed a motion on Friday to intervene in a lawsuit brought by a nonprofit group against Giuliani and other pro-Trump…