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Calling swing voters bitter, Bible-clinging MAGA extremists or cultists isn’t the path to winning them over

PHILADELPHIA — In a prime-time speech to the country last September, President Joe Biden stood, with Independence Hall flooded in ominous red lighting behind him, and angrily railed at “MAGA extremists voters” who represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic.

Just half the country has a favorable view of Disney: Poll

Disney has come under fire recently for promoting left-wing cultural issues. Arguably, the once revered family entertainment corporation has become an extension of the Democratic National Committee in trying to dictate policies and reshape the country’s ideals and values. In 2022, Disney drew the ire of many when it openly opposed Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) state law prohibiting elementary schools from teaching inappropriate and sexually suggestive topics. Despite its left-wing activism, more than half the country still views Disney favorably, according to a recent poll.

Gaetz says his speaker vote will ‘come down to spending’

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said who he votes for as the next Speaker of the House will come down to their views on government spending. “My personal decision will come down to spending. I wanna hear these candidates say, ‘We are done governing by continuing resolution and omnibus bill,’ because for me, this was never...

Trump seeks to exert power in Speaker race

Plus: Republican voters remain split over McCarthy removal {beacon} Evening Report Friday, October 6   © AP Trump seeks to exert power in Speaker race DONALD TRUMP'S endorsement of Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to be the next Speaker underscores the former president's continued efforts to wield influence over congressional Republicans as he seeks a White...

Republicans aim to change internal Speaker nomination rules to avoid floor fight

House Republicans are eyeing changing internal party rules to temporarily raise the threshold needed to nominate a Speaker, with the intention of avoiding the sort of days-long, multi-ballot election that took place on the House floor in January. A group of 94 House Republicans — more than 40 percent of the conference — signed a letter...

McCarthy says he plans to run for reelection in 2024 following ouster as Speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced on Friday that he is not resigning from his seat and plans to run for reelection in 2024, shooting down reports that he is considering stepping down following his stunning ouster as Speaker earlier this week. “I’m not resigning, I got a lot more work to do,” McCarthy told reporters...

Postal Service to increase stamp prices again in 2024 due to ‘inflationary pressures’

The price of sending mail is about to go up, again. The United States Postal Service announced it might increase stamp prices in 2024 for the second year in a row, citing pressures from inflation. If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the changes would take effect on Jan. 21, 2024. New rates include a...

Former soldier indicted for trying to share classified information with China 

A former Army sergeant was indicted on Friday for allegedly trying to share classified information with China. Joseph Daniel Schmidt, 29, was charged with two felony counts related to his retention of national defense information and attempts to share the classified information, according to the Justice Department (DOJ). Schmidt's last duty post was at Joint...

Time to go big on Ukraine aid 

Russian President Vladimir Putin caught a lucky break this week. Just when he was planning to use his spy agencies to weaken U.S. support for Ukraine, far-right U.S. lawmakers advanced that mission on their own by derailing the path to passing supplemental aid to Ukraine. Now Ukraine’s friends among House Republicans should launch a counteroffensive...

Wearing Prada on the moon: Fashion house to partner with NASA on lunar spacesuits

Internationally known fashion company Prada has announced its taking its designs to outer space. The Italian Luxury company announced Wednesday it is partnering with Axiom Space to design NASA’s next generation of lunar spacesuits for the team setting out on the 2025 Artemis III mission to the moon. The Artemis III crew will be the...

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