The Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained as best we can
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says ‘they’ control the weather after Hurricane Helene kills 215 in the US
Controversial Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed that a mysterious “they” can control the weather afterHurricane Helene killed more than two dozen people in her state and a total of 200 across the US.
Democratic Senator Questions If Trump Is OK After Yet Another Onstage Flub
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) questioned Donald Trump’s mental fitness after the former president got muddled at a campaign event Tuesday, adding to a recent string of gaffes and word jumbles.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voting concludes Saturday in Hawaii’s state primaries, where candidates for Congress and the Legislature will compete for their parties’ nominations.
Kamala Harris is pivoting to the center while Trump’s new policy ideas confuse Republicans
After the imbroglio about Donald Trump’s racist comments questioning whether Vice President Kamala Harris is in fact Black or Indian (she’s both), Senate Republicans immediately found themselves on the back foot once again.
Democrats Are Using This 1 Weird Trick To Attack Republicans
In recent weeks, Democrats have increasingly been calling Republicans “weird,” and the label might be starting to grate on them.
NYC Sanitation Seems To Trash JD Vance With Truly Timely Message About Couches
The New York City Sanitation Department seemed to subtweet Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Donald Trump’s running mate, with a suspiciously timed message about disposing of sofas.
Senate Democrats say Mark Kelly would be a 'superb' VP pick. But there's some anxiety.
WASHINGTON — Numerous Democratic senators are heaping praise on Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris — but the prospect of his seat being vacated is stoking some anxiety.