Author: Newyorki

Donald Trump made his first public appearance after his debate with Kamala Harris during a campaign rally on Thursday in Arizona, a crucial swing state both candidates are eager to win. Around 5,000 people endured scorching heat—temperatures climbed just over 100F (37.8C)—as they waited in line outside the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson, a venue rented for the event that holds about 2,300 attendees. Local emergency services responded to numerous heat-related incidents before Trump began his speech, according to Alisa Zaira Reznick, a local public radio reporter. Trump stood against a backdrop featuring slogans like “make housing affordable again”…

Bereaved families, dignitaries, and first responders came together in New York City on Wednesday to observe the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, which claimed nearly 3,000 lives. Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump attended the solemn commemoration, just hours after their intense presidential debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. President Joe Biden, who ended his re-election campaign in July following a poor debate performance against Trump, accompanied Harris to the event. Harris is now the Democratic nominee for president in the upcoming November election. Biden and Harris planned visits to the three key sites where the hijacked planes…

The debate opened on her terms. Vice President Kamala Harris stepped onto the stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, extended her hand, and introduced herself: “Kamala Harris.” It marked the first time Harris had met Donald Trump, despite both being elected in 2016—Harris to the Senate and Trump to the White House. Since then, they had circled each other, with Harris gaining recognition for her tough questioning of Trump administration officials. Four years later, she was instrumental in defeating Trump as Joe Biden’s running mate. For over 90 minutes on Tuesday night, Harris kept Trump on the defensive,…

The debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was an event filled with anticipation and unexpected turns. Originally, Trump had prepared to face off against Joe Biden, continuing their rivalry from the 2020 election. However, Biden’s withdrawal from the race following his poor performance in the June debate against Trump left the Republican nominee facing an unfamiliar opponent: Kamala Harris. Harris, stepping into the Democratic nomination, has brought a fresh dynamic to the presidential race. With her background as a prosecutor and experience from previous debates, Harris is well-prepared for Trump’s unpredictable style, especially his sharp attacks, which are often…

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are effectively tied in the final stretch of the election campaign, according to a national poll by the New York Times and Siena College. The poll shows Trump with a narrow 48%-47% lead over Harris, a gap within the three-percentage point margin of error, indicating either candidate could win in the November 5 election. In key battleground states, a CBS/YouGov poll reveals similarly tight races. Harris leads slightly in Michigan (50%-49%) and Wisconsin (51%-49%) and is tied with Trump in Pennsylvania. The NYT poll highlights that many voters are still forming opinions on Harris, with…

The father of the teenager suspected in the Georgia school shooting has been arrested, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Colin Gray, 54, was taken into custody in connection with the shooting at Apalachee High School. His son, Colt Gray, 14, is accused of using an assault-style rifle to fatally shoot two students and two teachers on Wednesday. Colin Gray faces charges including four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children, according to the Bureau of Investigation. “His charges are directly linked to his son’s actions and for allowing him…

Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, and Benny Johnson have responded to accusations that a content creation company they were linked to was allegedly paid by Russian operatives to produce videos promoting pro-Russian narratives. Several well-known conservative influencers in the US are claiming they have been targeted by a Russian disinformation campaign. This comes after the Biden administration accused Russia of conducting an ongoing effort to sway the outcome of the upcoming presidential elections in November. On Wednesday, Pool, Rubin, and Johnson addressed claims that a US-based media company they were connected to had allegedly received almost $10 million from Russian state…

A former New York state official, Linda Sun, who previously worked for former Governor Andrew Cuomo and current Governor Kathy Hochul, was charged on Tuesday with secretly acting as an agent of the Chinese government, as revealed in a comprehensive federal indictment. Sun, who advanced to the role of deputy chief of staff for Hochul, was arrested along with her husband, Chris Hu, at their $3.5 million home on Long Island. The couple pleaded not guilty to the charges, including money laundering and acting as an unregistered foreign agent, in a Brooklyn court. According to prosecutors, Sun used her position…

On Monday, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made their first joint appearance on the presidential campaign trail after the convention, marking Labor Day with a tribute to union workers in Pittsburgh. “We are incredibly proud to be the most pro-union administration in American history,” said Harris. “I love Labor Day. I love celebrating it, especially here in Pittsburgh, the birthplace of the American labor movement.” Harris spoke about the administration’s strong support for organized labor and criticized Donald Trump’s attacks on labor rights. She also expressed opposition to the proposed acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel, stating that this…

The history of torture and brutality in Sudan is a grim testament to the lengths to which authoritarian regimes will go to silence dissent. For decades, Sudan’s security apparatus, particularly under the rule of Omar al-Bashir, has been accused of perpetrating severe human rights abuses, including torture, rape, and extrajudicial killings, often without due process. These acts were frequently carried out in secret detention centers known as “ghost houses,” where countless Sudanese citizens suffered and perished. A Historical Context of Repression Sudan’s legacy of state-sponsored violence can be traced back to the early years of Omar al-Bashir’s regime, which began…