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Johnson calls on all sides to turn rhetoric down 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, has called on all sides to “turn the rhetoric down” in the wake of the assassination attempt against former President Donald

Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, was announced Monday as former President Donald Trump’s running mate. Photo: vance.senate.gov 

Trump selects JD Vance as running mate 

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer  Former President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, will be his running mate, ending months of speculation.  The former president made the

Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 30, 2024. ( Seth Wenig / POOL / AFP)

Judge delays Trump sentencing in New York case 

By Catherine Yang Contributing Writer  New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on Tuesday delayed the sentencing of former President Donald Trump “to Sept. 18, 2024, at 10 a.m. for the

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are scheduled to debate on CNN Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Getty Images, Shutterstock

CNN defends debate moderators amid criticism 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  CNN is defending its two moderators for the upcoming presidential debate amid accusations of bias from former President Donald Trump’s campaign.  During a segment on Monday,

Former President Donald J. Trump speaks at the 2024 Road to Majority Conference in Washington on June 22, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu 

Trump says he knows who his running mate will be 

By Janice Hisle, Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  Former President Donald Trump says he knows who he’s likely to choose as his running mate.  During a campaign stop in Philadelphia on Saturday,