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Donald Trump Gets Help from Across the Pond

On Wednesday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump got help from former United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage. Farage has not formally endorsed Trump, but the struggling presidential candidate, who deemed himself “Mr. Brexit” in a tweet, tried to draw comparisons between the American election and Great Britain’s decision […]


LA Governor Calls Trump’s Visit “Helpful”

Governor John Bel Edwards (D-LA) called Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s visit to the area devastated by flooding “helpful” because it helped raised awareness. Bel Edwards had previously said in a statement that Trump was “welcome,” but not for a “photo-op.” “We welcome him to LA but not for a […]


Paul Manafort Leaves Trump Campaign

Days after a Trump campaign shake-up and also after a sustained period of the campaign faltering in national and battleground state polls, campaign chairman Paul Manafort has left the campaign. Manafort was asked to resign and he obliged, according to new campaign manager Kellyanne Conway. She told WABC, “He was […]


Speaker Ryan Wins Primary

Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) easily won his primary on Tuesday night, defeating businessman Paul Nehlen. The Speaker won with 85% of the vote to Nehlen’s 15%. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump loomed over the race due to Ryan’s complicated relationship with the brash billionaire. Speaker Ryan initially refused to endorse […]