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House Dem leaders hold presser as Harris rises to top of ticket
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., is seen on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. House Democratic leaders are slated to their weekly press briefing Tuesday as the party rallies around Vice President Harris’ campaign, since President Biden dropped out of the race for reelection. Vulnerable House Democrats are circling the wagons around Harris, arguing she will …
Need AirPlay? Hold off on the Wiim Ultra for now
It pays to read the fine print. I know this, and yet sometimes in my rush to tell readers about the latest gadget, I neglect to check my assumptions. Such was the case with the new $329 Wiim Ultra — the latest network music streamer in Wiim’s rapidly expanding collection of wireless hi-fi gear. I …
‘Vulnerable’ House lawmakers hold safety summit after Trump shooting: ‘Pray there aren’t crazies there’
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}} House Republicans huddled for a somber safety discussion less than 12 hours after the attempted assassination of former President Trump. House GOP lawmakers spoke with their sergeant at arms via conference call on Sunday afternoon where questions about security at the Republican National Convention dominated discussion. “I think most are angered by the …
2024 election live updates: Biden to hold solo press conference
Hawaii Democratic Rep. Ed Case and Arizona Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton became the 12th and 13th House Democrats to call on President Joe Biden to step aside. “I do not believe President Biden should continue his candidacy for re-election as President,” Rep. Chase said in a statement. “This has nothing to do with his character …
Republican push to hold Garland in inherent contempt over Biden interview audio fails
A Republican congresswoman’s effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt for refusing to turn over audio tapes of special counsel Robert Hur’s interview with President Joe Biden failed on Thursday. Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s measure was rejected in a 204 to 210 vote. Four Republicans — Reps. John Duarte, David Joyce, …