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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.), the only freshman Republican congressman who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, has been defeated by Trump-endorsed challenger John Gibbs in the GOP primary for his House seat. Key Facts The AP called the 3rd Congressional District primary for Gibbs at 3:03 a.m. EDT. With 99% of votes counted as of 4:00 a.m. EDT, Gibbs had 51.8% of votes, according to CNN . Meijer has long blasted fellow Republicans who pushed “lies and deceptions” that there was widespread fraud in the 2020 presidential election, while Gibbs openly supports conspiracy theories concerning election fraud. Gibbs faces Democrat Hillary Scholten in the November general election in what’s expected to be an extremely competitive race. The old 3rd District boundaries had slightly favored Republican candidates but the redrawn district appears to give Democrats about a … [Read more...] about Rep. Peter Meijer—Republican Who Backed Trump Impeachment—Ousted In Michigan

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Blake Masters will be the Republican nominee in Arizona’s Senate race this year, the Associated Press projected early on Wednesday morning, after the former venture capitalist secured a key endorsement from former President Donald Trump and financial support from Masters’ onetime boss, billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel. Key Facts The AP called the race for Masters at 3:45 a.m. Eastern, with nearly 75% of votes counted. Masters led with 38.4% of the vote, followed by Jim Lamon at 29.1% and Mark Brnovich at 18.6%. What To Watch For Masters will face off against incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly in a November general election. Polling for the general election is still limited, but most forecasters expect the race to be close, especially as Democrats brace for a challenging midterm. Key Background Masters earned Trump’s endorsement two months ago, partly due to Masters’ hardline stance … [Read more...] about Trump-Backed Blake Masters Wins Arizona GOP Nomination For Senate

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt will be the Republican nominee for his state’s open Senate seat, the Associated Press projected, defeating former Gov. Eric Greitens and Rep. Vicky Hartzler in a tight primary that was thrown into disarray this week after former President Donald Trump endorsed “ERIC”—a name shared by two major candidates. Key Facts The AP called the race for Schmitt at 10 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday. After 51% of ballots were counted, Schmitt led the field with 44.8% of total votes, followed by Hartzler at 23.1%, Greitens at 19.5%, Rep. Billy Long at 3.9% and Mark McCloskey—an attorney best known for waving a gun near Black Lives Matter protesters outside his St. Louis house—at 3.1%. Schmitt still needs to defeat Democratic nominee Trudy Busch Valentine in November before replacing outgoing Sen. Roy Blunt (R), though Republicans are widely believed to have an edge in the … [Read more...] about Eric Schmitt Wins Missouri GOP Senate Primary After (Sort Of) Earning Trump’s Endorsement

Chinese co denies report of investing in Trump son-in-law Kushner's ... DNA India Chinese co denies report of investing in Trump son-in-law Kushner's family property Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of former US President Donald Trump, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer while he was serving as a senior adviser in the White House during his father-in-law's presidency, according to a media report. The New York Times in its report on Monday said that according to Kushner's memoir Breaking History: A White House Memoir' set to be published next month, Kushner was treated for the cancer but kept his diagnosis a secret from most around him. The NYT report said that Kushner's thyroid cancer was detected in October 2019, as he was involved in discussions over a trade deal with China." Kushner, 41, wrote in the memoir that the cancer was caught early but required removing a substantial part of my thyroid. He was also warned that there could be "lingering damage" to his voice. On the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner was diagnosed with thyroid cancer while in White House: Report

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin What would it mean for U.S. immigration policy if, on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as president of the United States? Many people expect a crackdown on illegal immigration. However, recent clues and past actions indicate the more significant impact of a second Trump presidency would be on legal immigration, including the admission of refugees, family immigrants and high-skilled professionals. Personnel Is Policy: “Former President Trump’s top allies are preparing to radically reshape the federal government if he is re-elected, purging potentially thousands of civil servants and filling career posts with loyalists to him and his ‘ America First ’ ideology . . . The heart of the plan is derived from an executive order known as “Schedule F,” according to Axios . The publication also reported American Moment, a pro-Trump group, wants to replace current federal workers with “applicants who want to cut … [Read more...] about New Clues On What Immigration Will Look Like In A Second Trump Term

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Political and hot topics talk show The View added two conservative personalities to its roster—a former Trump staffer and a “never Trumper”— it was announced on-air Thursday. Key Facts Frequent guest host Ana Navarro, who is a Republican but is highly critical of former President Donald Trump, will join the show as a permanent co-host, though according to The Wrap , she will only appear on Mondays and Fridays, as she also works as a commentator on CNN. Alyssa Farah Griffin, who worked as White House director of strategic communications during the Trump administration, will also join the show’s 26th season in the fall as a co-host. Griffin resigned after Trump lost the 2020 election, and has publicly criticized him after the January 6 insurrection. As it was reported last month that Griffin was a finalist for the co-host position, Navarro was said to be disappointed she did not receive … [Read more...] about ‘The View’ Adds Two New Conservatives—Ex-Trump Staffer Griffin And ‘Never Trumper’ Navarro—To Bench

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Hard-right former television news anchor Kari Lake has defeated attorney Karrin Taylor Robson in the Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary, delivering former President Donald Trump a big win over former Vice President Mike Pence in their escalating endorsement battle . Key Facts The AP called the race for Lake at 10:09 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, two days after the election, with an estimated 88% of the vote counted. Lake held a lead with 46.8% of the vote, followed by Robson at 44%. Lake faces Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) in the November general election. Key Background Lake painted herself as a right-wing firebrand, making Trump's false claims of voter fraud a central focus of her campaign, while mounting attacks on the media and calling for Hobbs to be "locked up" for not overturning President Joe Biden's win in the state. Robson stated the 2020 election was unfair, … [Read more...] about Trump-Backed Lake Beats Pence-Endorsed Robson In Arizona GOP Governor Primary

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Digital World Acquisition Corp., the special purpose acquisition company planning to merge with the company behind former President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, is asking its shareholders to delay the deadline for completing the deal until 2023, in part because of federal investigations into the transaction. Key Facts With the customary two-year deadline since its formation approaching for the blank check company to complete a deal or return its funding to investors, DWAC is asking for a one-year extension to September 8, 2023, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday. DWAC warned that may not even be enough time, though, noting the investigations might hamper its ability to win regulatory approval, which it said "may require us to liquidate." DWAC in October announced plans to merge with a new firm called the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMGT) to publicly … [Read more...] about DWAC Seeks To Delay Merger With Trump’s Truth Social Company Amid Federal Investigations

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Former Vice President Dick Cheney emerged from relative political seclusion Thursday to castigate former President Donald Trump as a "coward" and a "threat" to the country in a new campaign video for his daughter, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who faces tough odds to beat a Trump-backed challenger in her Republican primary later this month. Key Facts Dick Cheney, who served as vice president for two terms under President George W. Bush and boasts a resume of Republican political roles dating back to the Nixon Administration, said Trump attempted to use "lies and violence to keep himself in power" after losing the 2020 presidential election. The former vice president praised his daughter for breaking with the GOP to oppose Trump, stating, "there is nothing more important she will ever do than lead the effort to make sure Donald Trump is never again near the Oval Office." Liz Cheney faces Trump-endorsed … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney Labels Trump A ‘Coward’ In Last-Ditch Ad For Rep. Liz Cheney Days Before Election

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin 19.85 million people watched President Donald Trump accept the Republican party’s nomination for a second term, in a speech delivered before a crowd of 1,500 invited—but not socially distanced or masked—guests. Fox News Channel had the largest share of viewers across the six broadcast and cable news networks carrying the speech, with a total audience of 9.182 million viewers. Fox News set a record Thursday night for the highest-rated prime time average for any political convention ever, 7.8 million viewers. After Fox, the largest audience went to ABC, with 2.575 million viewers, followed by NBC Broadcast (2.28 million viewers), CNN (2.182 million viewers), MSNBC (1.850 million viewers), and CBS (1.783 million viewers). Among viewers 25-54, the demographic group valued by advertisers, Fox News finished far in front, with 2.164 million viewers, followed by CNN (757,000), ABC (725,000), NBC Broadcast (722,000), CBS … [Read more...] about In Battle Of Convention Speech Ratings, Biden Beats Trump