Eric Deters, a former Kentucky congressional candidate and longtime ally of President Trump, has emerged in the national spotlight after an explosive report revealed his alleged text exchanges with Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece, over her credit card debt.
The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Guilfoyle, ex-wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and the former fiancé of Donald Trump Jr., allegedly pressed Deters to pay her $100,000 American Express balance without leaving a paper trail and, in exchange, promised to help him reach senior administration officials.
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Democrats, with House majority, would go big on healthcare
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House Democrats are promising immediate action on healthcare next year if they flip control of the chamber in the midterm elections.
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5 things to watch for in Thursday’s Michigan debate showdown
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Former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) and Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed will face off Thursday night in their first debate of a contest that will help decide whether Democrats or Republicans hold the Senate majority next year.
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Live updates: Vance lays out work visa penalties for Microsoft, Adobe; Trump to campaign in Alaska
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Vice President Vance on Thursday announced the Trump administration is penalizing Microsoft and Adobe, among other firms, alleging fraud in the use of H1-B work visas. The tech giants will no longer be allowed to apply for green cards for workers.
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On the Ballot: The state of the states: Which states are most likely to see trifectas in November
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While much of the national focus this cycle has been centered on the competitive Senate and House races that will determine which parties control Congress, there’s plenty of reasons why folks should also be turning their attention to state Capitols and gubernatorial elections next month.
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Congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign signs
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A Democratic congressional candidate in Arizona said Wednesday that she was raped by two men while repairing a campaign sign in August, revealing an alleged attack she said she initially kept secret out of shame.
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GOP efforts to lower gas prices derailed by Republican infighting
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Republican efforts to reduce national gas prices in the weeks before Election Day were derailed in the Senate by infighting among GOP lawmakers and members of the administration who could not agree on how to ease consumers’ pain at the pump.
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Carville asks if Trump is ‘trying to lose’ midterms or if there is ‘some other explanation’
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Democratic strategist James Carville questioned President Trump’s midterms strategy as Republicans face a rocky political road this election cycle.
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FBI post featuring El-Sayed runs afoul of Hatch Act, experts say
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A new video from the FBI has spurred complaints the bureau has violated the Hatch Act by labeling Democrats — including current Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed — as part of the “defund the police crowd.”
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