What the loss of Shinzo Abe means for the world
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Read MoreQuestions swirl about White House messaging after Bedingfield’s departure
Questions about a change in the White House’s messaging strategy and who will replace communications director Kate Bedingfield are swirling following the announcement of her departure on Wednesday. The White House said in a statement this week that Bedingfield — a longtime, trusted advisor of President Biden — would be leaving to spend more time with her family. But Bedingfield’s resignation comes amid Democrats’ increasing frustration with Biden’s communication issues ahead of the crucial midterm elections in November. “Kate’s de
Read MoreSix potential bright spots for Democrats in a gloomy election year
2022 is shaping up to be a tough year for Democrats: President Biden’s approval rating is underwater, inflation is at its highest level in decades and the party in power almost always tends to lose ground in Congress in the midterm elections. But there are some potential bright spots for the party, even in an otherwise unfavorable political environment. Democrats have notched a series of recruiting successes and stand to gain at least a few advantages from the decennial redistricting process. At the same time, chaotic Republican primaries in some states have helped fuel Democratic
Trump lauds Nevada candidates Laxalt, Lombardo in Las Vegas
Former President Trump campaigned for his endorsees, Nevada Republican Joe Lombardo and Adam Laxalt, on Friday less than one month after they won their respective Republican primaries. Lombardo, who serves as the Clark County Sheriff, won the Republican gubernatorial primary in the Silver State in mid-June while Laxalt, a former Nevada attorney general, won his Republican Senate primary. “Adam was an exceptional attorney general. He really was a great attorney general of your state of Nevada,” Trump said of the Senate hopeful at the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in
Read MoreWATCH Live: Trump stumps in Nevada for Laxalt, Lombardo
Former President Trump is holding an event on Friday evening in Las Vegas to stump for two candidates he endorsed after they clinched their spot as Republican nominees. Trump, who is delivering remarks from the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, will appear alongside gubernatorial candidate Joe Lombardo (R) and Senate hopeful Adam Laxalt (R). Lombardo is facing off against incumbent Go
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