Business partner of Falwells says affair with evangelical power couple spanned seven years  —  Giancarlo Granda says his sexual relationship with the Falwells began when he was 20.  He says he had sex with Becki Falwell while Jerry Falwell Jr, head of Liberty University and a staunch supporter of President Trump, looked on.

Former RNC chair Michael Steele joins anti-Trump group  —  (CNN)Former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele is joining the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent President Donald Trump's re-election.  —  “Today is the day where things should matter …

New York attorney general files legal action against Trump Organization, revealing state investigation into the company's financial dealings  —  The New York attorney general is investigating President Trump's private business for allegedly misleading lenders by inflating the value of its assets …

I never thought I would leave the Republican Party, but I'm voting Biden-Harris this fall  —  Four and a half years ago I considered myself a Republican, but then Donald Trump became the Republican nominee for president.  Once his nomination was secured and it was clear the GOP would welcome …

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The Grand Old Meltdown  —  Earlier this month, while speaking via Zoom to a promising group of politically inclined high school students, I was met with an abrupt line of inquiry.  “I'm sorry, but I still don't understand,” said one young man, his pitch a blend of curiosity and exasperation.

Biden, Harris to Get Regular COVID-19 Testing Ahead of Election  — Campaign promises transparency about virus test results  — Biden campaign manager says nominee has not been tested  —  Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris will be regularly tested …

Kenosha police shoot man; video of incident appears to show officer firing several shots into his back at close range  —  Kenosha police shot a man Sunday evening, setting off unrest in the city after a video appeared to show the officer firing several shots at close range into the man's back.

So You Think New York Is ‘Dead’  —  Mr. Seinfeld is a comedian.  —  When I got my first apartment in Manhattan in the hot summer of 1976, there was no pooper-scooper law, and the streets were covered in dog crap.  —  I signed the rental agreement, walked outside, and my car had been towed.

New Details of China's Efforts to Remove Critic in U.S. Revealed in Hawaii Court  —  Case details work of GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy, and the alleged fraud mastermind who paid him  —  A senior Chinese government official enlisted the help of a top fundraising official …

AP-NORC poll: Trump faces pessimism as GOP convention opens  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is promising to outline an optimistic vision for America at this week's Republican convention.  But he'll be speaking to a public deeply pessimistic about the direction of the country …

National Park Service Releases Trump Propaganda Video, In Violation of the Law  —  The National Park Service may have violated federal law by using taxpayer money to create what looks like a campaign ad for President Trump.  —  The slick video, which includes an urgent musical score and dramatic images …

Pride, prejudice and a problem that struck at Corbyn's core … Questionable rhetoric and overt hatred towards Jews had always found a happy home on the outermost edges of the organised left, where anti-imperialism often meets conspiracy.  Under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership …

The Left's Misogyny Problem  —  The Aaron Coleman saga shows how for too many ‘progressive’ men, women's well-being takes a backseat to political convenience  —  All sexism is bad, but there's nothing quite as frustrating as sexism from supposed progressives.

New York University moves to implement racial segregation in student dorms  —  Since late June, the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services at New York University (NYU) has been working closely with a small, student-led task force to make racially segregated housing a reality in undergraduate student dorms.

McCloskeys warn violence and riots will come ‘to a neighborhood near you’  —  ‘We have a God-given right to defend ourselves.’ McCloskey said.  —  Violence and riots won't be confined to America's cities, said Mark McCloskey alongside his wife, Patricia, on Monday opening up about their support …

Donald Trump Jr. Pictured at ‘We Build the Wall’ Event With Neo-Nazi Collaborator Jack Posobiec  —  Donald Trump Jr., who will serve as the headline speaker at the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) Monday, appeared in a photograph with One America News Network (OANN) …

Max Weinberg: From Bruce Springsteen's drummer to a seat on a Florida zoning board  —  Weinberg was appointed to the Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Board.  —  “I have been self-employed as a musician since 2010.  Still actively performing from time to time.  Desire to serve the community.”

Claudia Conway posted TikToks celebrating her parents Kellyanne and George's withdrawal from politics  — In a series of TikToks on Monday, Claudia Conway celebrated her parents' announcements that they would leave their political roles.  — Claudia is the daughter of Kellyanne Conway …

Trump's Handpicked Postal Service Chair Has A Long History Of Voter Suppression  —  Robert Duncan chaired the RNC during the party's unprecedented escalation of voter disenfranchisement efforts in swing states.  —  President Donald Trump's selection for a key Postal Service position …