Spotlight on JD Vance

Spotlight on JD Vance

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With just 34 days until the midterms, a new Marist poll shows Democrat Abdul el-Sayed with a seven-point lead over Republican Mike Rogers in their race for the Senate. But for many in the Wolverine State, the choice is about someone who isn't on the ballot: Donald Trump. Learn mo ...  Show more

Jack Smith Grilled on Capitol Hill

Jack Smith, who led multiple DOJ investigations into Donald Trump, testified today in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. We heard about classified documents, 2020 election lies, and the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Which begs the question: Why is the GOP relitigating ...  Show more

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