Elections

Former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 15, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu. 

Trump officially secures GOP presidential nomination 

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer  MILWAUKEE — It’s official: Former President Donald Trump is the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nominee.  The announcement was made almost simultaneously with Trump’s announcement of his

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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