Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt​WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump’s near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet that struck the former president’s ear, moving to clear up conflicting accounts... Read more ..read more

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Vice President Kamala Harris says she’s “ready to debate Donald Trump.” She accused Trump of “backpedaling” away from a previous agreement for a debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10. Trump has said he would prefer to shift the event to Fox News. AP Photo Harris says she’s ready to debate Trump and accuses him of...​ Read more ..read more

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington as he sought to bolster U.S. support for his country’s war in Gaza. AP Photo Thousands fill Washington’s streets to protest Israel’s war in Gaza during Netanyahu visit​ By ASHRAF KHALIL and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Updated... Read more ..read more

This topic is spread out across threads. Think it would be helpful to have some focused discussion while we await a decision. I’m warming up to Shapiro and I like his message in this clip. It’s a fundamental contrast to what Trump offers ..read more

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: AP Photo/Seth Wenig US Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning from office following his corruption conviction​ TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Egyptian... Read more ..read more

Today it begins, Kamala has reached the point that she's the Democratic Party nominee: There's video from today. this link has video from her first public appearance since Biden endorsed her: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/22/live-updates-harris-democrats-biden-drops-out-trump-campaign.html She spent yesterday on the telephone for most of the day. I read that yesterday that she called the party leaders in all 50 states. That would take me three days. She's renamed her YouTube channel, that's the where to go for video... Read more ..read more

surely this is it. One party is running a man half the country hates - no, despises, the other is running a woman even most of the other politicians in her own party can't stand. Where are you Libertarians? Green Party? Hello? I thought 2016 was a real shot, but the two most viable third parties both put up unelectable morons. All one of them needs is someone actually viable and IMHO they could sway a lot of people away from these two ..read more

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: AP Photo Harris wins Pelosi endorsement​WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris moved swiftly Monday to lock up Democratic delegates behind her campaign for the White House after President Joe Biden stepped aside amid concerns from within their party that he would be unable to defeat... Read more ..read more

As of the moment I authored this OP, Kamala Harris had received President Biden's endorsement and Hillary Clinton's as well. * Tulsi Gabbard is NOT a fan... * * What will the Obamas do? * * Weigh in on this matter....throw in your 2 cents ..read more

I feel like this deserves a separate topic. What will be the plan for the DNC? How will this all shake out ..read more