Trump Falsely Claims That the Crowds Seen at Harris Rallies Are Fake  —  The former president, in a series of social media posts, said that Vice President Kamala Harris had used A.I. technology to create images of fake crowds at her events.  —  Former President Donald J. Trump has taken …

Trump Is a Threat Whether He Wins or Loses, Biden Says  —  “He's a genuine danger to American security,” Biden said of Trump in his first TV interview since dropping out of the race.  —  In his first interview since dropping out of the election last month and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris …

Early numbers show violent crime dropping sharply … - It also gives Vice President Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor in San Francisco and California attorney general, a potent defense against attacks from the right on crime. … - 54 of the 69 major cities in the report saw drops in violent crime …

JD Vance's Campaign Won't Deny That's Him in Viral Drag Photo  —  ‘SOFA LAUREN’  —  The GOP's vice presidential pick is a vocal critic of gender affirming care for minors and once opposed federal protections for gay and interracial marriages.  —  Journalist

Exclusive: DNC launches first Harris-Walz ad blitz … - The DNC says it is launching more than 80 billboards, which will run in English and Spanish, in and around the major metropolitan areas in the swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

White House launches broad new regulatory effort, as Harris prepares to unveil economic plan … The Biden Administration on Monday unveiled a new, multi-agency regulatory initiative to target corporate practices that officials claim are designed to waste consumers' time and needlessly burden …

State House Speaker Scott Saiki loses Democratic primary to Kim Coco Iwamoto  —  Hawaii's longtime House speaker lost his Democratic Party primary election to a former state Board of Education member who campaigned on tackling corruption in government.  —  Speaker Scott Saiki was ousted by Kim Coco Iwamoto.

What “Center” Is That, Exactly?  —  Hey friends!  If you've read Very Fine People and enjoyed it, why not leave a quick rating or review on Amazon or Goodreads?  It would help bunches!  —  I really can't get over the signs.  —  The Republicans held what was basically a Nuremberg rally …

New Israeli intelligence suggests Iran prepares to attack Israel within days: sources … - But one of the sources who has direct knowledge of the intelligence said the situation is “still fluid.”  —  The assessment, which was drafted in the last 24 hours, represents a shift, the sources said.

Joint statement on the Middle East: 12 August 2024  —  Joint Statement from the Leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the Middle East  —  Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP  —  We, the leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom …

Trump's Anger Out of Control as Poll Numbers Keep Cratering  —  GOING DOWN  —  According to Axios sources, Trump “is struggling to get past his anger” and his advisers are “deeply rattled” by his “meandering, mean and often middling public performances.”  —  Donald Trump's advisers …