Although we all knew it would happen, nobody was thinking about who Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate was going to be in the immediate aftermath following the first attempted assassination of him on July 13th. He would need to make the change soon, as the Republican National Convention is the next week. Many names had been bandied about ahead of Trump's … [Read more...] about JD Vance Steps Up: A Powerful New Force Emerges
Featured
Brazilian Mayoral Race Turns Violent: Candidate Hospitalized After Rival’s Metal Chair Attack
The debate for the Sao Paulo mayorship got heated on Sunday night after one of six candidates smashed a metal chair into another candidate. The Associated Press reported during the debate that Pablo Marcal (a former TV host turned politician who is now a right-wing political influencer) spoke about allegations made against Jose Luiz Datena. Marcal told Datena that he … [Read more...] about Brazilian Mayoral Race Turns Violent: Candidate Hospitalized After Rival’s Metal Chair Attack
Venezuela Arrests U.S. and EU Citizens in Alleged Assassination Plot Against Maduro
Venezuela arrested three Americans, two Spanish, and a Czech citizen on Saturday over their alleged involvement in a U.S.-sponsored plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the arrests on Saturday on state television. The country has been in a state of political chaos since a contested vote was held at the end of … [Read more...] about Venezuela Arrests U.S. and EU Citizens in Alleged Assassination Plot Against Maduro
Goldman Sachs CEO Slams Harris, Says She Exaggerated Economic Impact of Her Policies
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said Vice President Kamala Harris had overemphasized her plan's positive impact on the gross domestic product. Solomon's economists had predicted this month that a hypothetical win by Donald Trump could cause the United States GDP to take a hit, while a Harris victory in 2024 could result in a "very small boost" to GDP. Solomon, the vice … [Read more...] about Goldman Sachs CEO Slams Harris, Says She Exaggerated Economic Impact of Her Policies
It’s the Economy, the Border, and Global Chaos
The New York Times has a confusion about the debate that took place on Tuesday night. The article was titled, "Pundits Said Harris won the Debate." The undecided voters were not so sure. Other members of the political elite are also shocked. On the surface, everyone was impressed by Vice President Kamala's performance in Tuesday's debate. Harris, despite her reputation as a … [Read more...] about It’s the Economy, the Border, and Global Chaos