Vice President Mike Pence is set to deliver the keynote address on the third night of the Republican National Convention as he and President Donald Trump fight for re-election. Pence’s wife, Karen, will also speak, as will Representative Dan Crenshaw of Texas, Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and South Dakota …
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Former Republican supporter of Biden In two open letters published online, former associates for Republican presidential candidates John McCain and Mitt Romney have said they have support for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. More than 100 employees of the late senator, John McCain, signed a letter entitled “McCain Alums for …
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Republicans are sticking to their message during the third night of the GOP National Convention, even amid a national uproar over the Jacob Blake police shooting in Wisconsin. Back-to-back speakers clung to well-known talking points, tipped their hand to ‘cancel culture’, warned of ‘violent mobs’ and beat Democrats over abortion …
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The Independent uses reporters all over the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. Donald Trump is expected to address a four-day, most virtual Republican National Convention each day, with First Lady Melania Trump delivering remarks on Tuesday and Vice President Mike …
Read More »South Dakota rejects Trump’s widespread unemployment
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, one of President Trump’s closest allies, has rejected the additional unemployment benefits delivered by an executive measure of Mr. Trump. The executive measure provided an additional $ 300 in unemployment benefits per week, but it required states to kick in another $ 100. In a …
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