Chris Christie calls Trump a 'liar and coward' as first GOP debate looms large
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie sharpened his attacks on former President Donald Trump on Sunday, calling his rival for the 2024 GOP nomination a "liar" and a "coward."
2023-07-17 00:24
Early alarm bells for DeSantis as Pence falls behind: Takeaways from new campaign finance reports
The first full financial look at the 2024 presidential race came into focus over the weekend as candidates filed campaign finance reports with federal regulators. They highlight potential trouble spots for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and expose a wide chasm between the early fundraising leaders in the Republican primary and the rest of the GOP field.
2023-07-16 23:56
Call of Duty to remain on Playstation following Activision Blizzard Microsoft merger
Microsoft has signed an agreement with Sony to ensure "Call of Duty" remains available on PlayStation after Microsoft closes its $69 billion Activision Blizzard merger, the tech giant said Sunday.
2023-07-16 23:27
Trump suggests he won’t participate in first GOP debate: ‘It’s actually not fair’
Donald Trump has suggested he will not participate in the first debate among candidates for the Republican presidential nomination, telling Fox News host Maria Bartiromo that it’s “not fair” for candidates who are polling well to be asked questions alongside lower-polling candidates. “Well, you know, it’s quite an easy question normally,” the former president said in a taped interview that aired on Sunday Morning Futures on16 July when asked directly whether he will join the debate scheduled for 23 August. “Ronald Reagan didn’t do it. A lot of people didn’t do it. When you have a big lead, you don’t do it,” he said. He added: “Why would you be doing a debate? It’s actually not fair. Why would you let someone that’s [polling] at zero, or one, or two, or three, you know, be popping you with questions.” The crowded field of candidates must hit certain fundraising and polling thresholds – and sign a “loyalty pledge” to support the eventual party nominee – to make it to the debate stage. Mr Trump’s appearance on the network comes one day after his rambling remarks to right-wing activist group Turning Point USA’s Turning Point Action Conference in Florida, where he painted a typically bleak picture of the state of the US and denied wrongdoing in the multiple investigations and indictments against him. Read More Trump news – live: Trump tells DeSantis to go back to Florida as governor’s campaign fires staff Donald Trump brands US a ‘third-world hellhole’ run by ‘perverts’ and ‘thugs’ 2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbers
2023-07-16 22:48
Microsoft signs agreement to keep Call of Duty on Playstation
Microsoft has signed an agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard,
2023-07-16 22:48
Americans' wages are finally outpacing inflation. But could it last?
US wages have been on the rise, but it sure hasn't felt like it. For more than two years, persistent and pervasive inflation has taken big bites out of Americans' paychecks.
2023-07-16 22:45
Ron Desantis to sit down with CNN's Jake Tapper for an exclusive interview Tuesday
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis will sit down with CNN's Jake Tapper on Tuesday for an exclusive interview, the network announced Sunday. The interview will air on "The Lead" on Tuesday, July 18, at 4 p.m. ET.
2023-07-16 21:24
Ron DeSantis campaign fires staff as Florida governor trails Trump in the polls
Ron DeSantis’ campaign has dismissed a number of staffers in an effort to trim costs months after the Florida governor entered the crowded 2024 GOP field. Politico first reported that around 10 staffers have parted ways in recent days. Some of the staffers may join an outside group affiliated with the DeSantis campaign, according to the report. Despite cruising to re-election in Florida on a hardline conservative agenda, Mr DeSantis has struggled to gain traction in the GOP primary. He consistently trails Donald Trump in polls as the former president has increased his attacks on Mr DeSantis. Campaign manager Generra Peck is under scrutiny for early staffing decisions, according to NBC News. “They never should have brought so many people on, the burn rate was way too high,” a GOP source told the network. “People warned the campaign manager but she wanted to hear none of it.” Mr DeSantis has focused his attention on Iowa in recent weeks, even telling reporters that he would consider Governor Kim Reynolds as a running-mate. The crucial first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses are less than six months away. The DeSantis campaign said the moves will allow the campaign to be more “nimble”. “Americans are rallying behind Ron DeSantis and his plan to reverse Joe Biden’s failures and restore sanity to our nation, and his momentum will only continue as voters see more of him in person, especially in Iowa,” Andrew Romeo said in a statement to The New York Times.. Defeating Joe Biden and the $72 million behind him will require a nimble and candidate-driven campaign, and we are building a movement to go the distance.” Read More 2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbers DeSantis would consider Iowa's Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump's attack of her 'out of hand' Fundraising takeaways: Trump and DeSantis in their own tier as Pence and other Republicans struggle
2023-07-16 20:51
Why Biden worries about a third-party rival in 2024
2024 is shaping up to be the kind of election Joe Biden could lose primarily because of a third-party candidacy.
2023-07-16 20:19
Putin says Russia has 'sufficient' cluster munitions and may retaliate if Ukraine uses them
Russia has a stockpile of cluster munitions and will consider using them against Ukraine "if they are used against us," President Vladimir Putin said.
2023-07-16 19:53
2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbers
With six weeks until the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, some hopefuls are finding creative ways to boost their donor numbers and ensure they make it on stage
2023-07-16 19:50
How America fell out of love with ice cream
America's age-old love affair with ice cream appears to be winding down.
2023-07-16 17:18