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· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley calls for GOP unity with ‘strong endorsement’ of Trump
Nikki Haley delivered a “strong endorsement” of Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, urging party unity days after an assassination attempt on the former president. The last candidate to stand between Trump and the GOP nomination, Haley reportedly…
· Michelle De Pacina
4 fair housing groups sue Florida over law banning Chinese citizens from owning property
Four fair housing and real-estate groups are suing Florida over its new law preventing buyers from China and six other foreign countries from purchasing property. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Trump names Vivek Ramaswamy, Tulsi Gabbard on VP shortlist
Donald Trump is considering former GOP primary rival Vivek Ramaswamy and former Hawaii congressmember Tulsi Gabbard as candidates to be his vice-presidential running mate, calling them, among four others, “all good” and “all solid.” Who’s in: Trump named his picks at a Fox News…
· Michelle De Pacina
US court halts Florida law preventing Chinese citizens from owning property
A U.S. appeals court has temporarily halted Florida’s enforcement of a law preventing Chinese citizens from owning property in the state, ruling in favor of two Chinese nationals who were in the process of buying property when the law was enacted. The court’s decision: On…
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley takes on Trump on electability as his final GOP rival
Nikki Haley is banking on her chances of beating Joe Biden in November as she becomes Donald Trump’s final adversary for the GOP nomination. Catch up: Haley is now going head-to-head against former President Trump after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew his bid for the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of presidential race, endorses Trump
Entrepreneur and political novice Vivek Ramaswamy withdrew from the 2024 Republican presidential race following a disappointing fourth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses. Ramaswamy’s decision: On Monday, Ramaswamy said he made the decision after acknowledging that there was no…
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley emerging as top Republican alternative to Trump: polls
Multiple polls released in the past week show Nikki Haley as the top alternative to former President Donald Trump in the GOP’s bid for the White House. Overtaking rivals: Haley, 51, placed second in at least three new surveys. In New Hampshire, a CNN/University of New Hampshire…
· Michelle De Pacina
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduces portal for Chinese citizens to register property
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has introduced the SecureFlorida Portal, through which Chinese nationals and foreigners from “countries of concern” must register their property. About the portal: The portal, which comes as part of a law signed in May, aims to restrict individuals…
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy ‘scum’ after swipe at her daughter at third GOP debate
Nikki Haley fired back at Vivek Ramaswamy after he invoked her daughter on the subject of TikTok at the third GOP presidential debate in Miami on Wednesday night. What he said: Ramaswamy, 38, called out Haley, 51, for “making fun” of his use of TikTok in the past debate “while…
· Michelle De Pacina
ACLU sues Florida for anti-Asian housing discrimination
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing Florida for anti-Asian housing discrimination over SB 264, a law aimed at restricting Chinese nationals from purchasing property in the state. The lawsuit: The lawsuit was filed by a group of Chinese citizens living in Florida…
· Ryan General
Vivek Ramaswamy vows to shut down FBI, IRS and more if elected president
“It is the deep state in the shadow government of those three-letter agencies that wield power today,” said Ramaswamy
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley beats Joe Biden by 19 points among independents: poll
A new poll finds Nikki Haley is the best Republican candidate to beat Joe Biden for the White House, especially among independent voters. Poll result: Haley, 51, led the sitting president by two points (40% to 38%) in the latest poll by J.L. Partners for the Daily Mail, which…
· Bryan Ke
Vivek Ramaswamy joins TikTok months after slamming it as ‘pushing digital fentanyl’
Republican primary presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joined TikTok months after describing the social media app as a means to deliver “digital fentanyl” to people. Joining TikTok: Ramaswamy uploaded his first video to the platform on Sept. 14, announcing that he is…
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley is only GOP presidential candidate to decisively beat Joe Biden in new poll
Former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley emerged as the only Republican presidential candidate who can decisively beat Joe Biden in 2024, a new poll shows. Results: Haley, 51, struck a commanding 49% against Biden’s 43%, according to the CNN/SSRS poll…
· Bryan Ke
George Takei draws parallels between ‘scapegoating’ of trans community and WWII treatment of Japanese Americans
George Takei recently argued that Republicans are “scapegoating” the LGBTQ+ community and recalled his experience being scapegoated as a member of the Japanese American community during World War II. Key details: Takei, 86, wrote about the issue for a The Big Picture op-ed…
· Michelle De Pacina
Vivek Ramaswamy won 1st GOP presidential debate, new poll finds
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy dominated the first Republican presidential primary debate stage on Wednesday night and won the post-debate poll survey for the candidate who performed best. JL Partners poll survey: In the JL Partners poll survey, Ramaswamy, 38, received…
· Ryan General
Ron DeSantis vows to revoke China’s trade relations status if he becomes president
“I think we probably need Congress but I would take executive action as appropriate to be able to move us in that direction”
· Ryan General
NC lt. governor suggests Mao, Pol Pot quotes can help teach children about their evils
Whether you’re talking about Adolf Hitler, whether you’re talking about Chairman Mao… whether you’re talking about Pol Pot… it is time for us to get back and start reading some of those quotes
· Carl Samson
DOJ says Florida law restricting Chinese land ownership is ‘unconstitutional’
A new Florida law that restricts Chinese citizens — with a few exceptions — from purchasing land in the state is unconstitutional, the Department of Justice said in a filing Tuesday. What the state law says: Senate Bill 264, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May, restricts…
· Bryan Ke
Ron DeSantis again slams ‘really cheap’ Christmas toys made in China during Texas rally
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) slammed Christmas toys made in China for the second time this year at his campaign rally in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday. What he said: DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, complained about the “cheap” made-in-China toys he and his wife bought…