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Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay Battles for Life After Shocking Campaign Rally Shooting

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay remains in critical condition following a shooting at a campaign rally on June 7, 2025, where he was struck twice. Medical professionals report that he requires extensive support, stating he needs a “miracle” to survive. The 39-year-old senator underwent significant surgery over the weekend yet has demonstrated minimal response to treatment. The incident unfolded in a public park located in the Fontibon neighborhood, where Uribe was engaging …

Elon Musk’s Turbulent Tenure: White House Cuts Ties Amid Controversial Cost-Cutting Campaign

Washington, D.C. — Elon Musk’s contentious leadership of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency faced a sudden halt last week, following a decision by White House officials to deny his request for an extension of service. Musk’s short-lived tenure, which was openly challenging and transformational, ended amid rising tensions over federal spending and a legislative package criticized by the billionaire entrepreneur himself. Musk, who served as a “special government employee,” was bound by a …

Trump Demands Investigation into Celebrity Endorsements for Kamala Harris, Accusing Campaign of Illegal Payments

Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump has called for a “major investigation” into the celebrity endorsements received by Kamala Harris during her 2024 presidential campaign. His comments, made through multiple posts on his Truth Social platform, allege that high-profile figures, including Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen, and Beyoncé, were improperly compensated for their support, although he provided no evidence to substantiate his claims. In his posts, Trump suggested that Harris engaged in illegal activity by …

Trump’s Head Creates Total Darkness in Latest Campaign Ad during Solar Eclipse 2024

Washington D.C., USA – Former President Donald Trump is once again making headlines for his unconventional approach to a natural phenomenon. Seven years after a viral moment where he stared directly at a solar eclipse, Trump has released a campaign ad where his head symbolically eclipses the sun, plunging America into darkness. In the bizarre ad posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump portrays himself as the moon, blocking out the sun in …

Biden Reelection Campaign Raises Historic $192 Million in Cash, Outdistancing Trump and Republicans

Wilmington, Delaware – President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, along with the Democratic National Committee, reported a significant fundraising success in March, raising over $90 million. The first quarter of the year ended with a cash reserve exceeding $192 million, signifying a substantial financial advantage over Donald Trump and the Republicans. During the period from January to March, the Biden campaign and its associated entities amassed $187 million in donations, with a notable 96% coming from …

FCC Threatens ABC’s License in Crackdown on Disney’s Diversity Initiatives Amid Broader Federal Anti-DEI Campaign

Washington, D.C. — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a stern warning to ABC, hinting that the broadcaster might face the revocation of its license amid investigations into its parent company Disney’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This examination forms part of an initiative led by the Trump administration, which has been actively working to dismantle DEI frameworks across various sectors since January 2025. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr conveyed to media this week …

Trump Campaign Purchases TV Advertisements in New Hampshire Targeting Nikki Haley’s Social Security Proposal

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire – With the New Hampshire primary approaching, Donald Trump’s campaign has launched a series of TV advertisements targeting Nikki Haley in an effort to sway unaffiliated voters away from the former South Carolina governor. The ads, which were unveiled on Thursday, focus on Haley’s proposal to make changes to the retirement system in order to sustain Social Security funding. A narrator in the ad claims that Haley’s plan would put Americans’ secure …

Biden Campaign Targets Trump’s Billionaire Backers Over Social Security Plans

Green Bay, Wisconsin – President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has taken aim at billionaires who have shown support for former President Donald Trump, particularly regarding their proposals to change Social Security. This issue has become a focal point in the 2024 campaign, given Trump’s conflicting statements about his plans for entitlement programs. According to a statement from Biden campaign spokeswoman Sarafina Chitika, Trump’s billionaire donors are accused of wanting to diminish Social Security benefits for …

Rahm Emanuel Sparks 2028 Presidential Buzz, Targets Education Reform in Early Campaign Moves

WASHINGTON — Rahm Emanuel, the seasoned political figure who has served as Mayor of Chicago and as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, is laying the groundwork for a potential presidential run in 2028. Recently returned to the U.S. after his stint in Tokyo, Emanuel, 65, is quickly making a name for himself again on the national stage through strategic media engagements and sharp critiques of both the current U.S. administration and his own Democratic Party. …

Shanahan, Wealthy Attorney and Entrepreneur, to Join RFK Jr.’s Campaign as Vice Presidential Pick

Oakland, California – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce his vice presidential pick on Tuesday. Nicole Shanahan, a prominent attorney and entrepreneur from the San Francisco Bay Area, will join Kennedy’s campaign, according to sources familiar with the plans. Both Kennedy and Shanahan have not previously sought elected office, but Shanahan has shown her support by contributing to Kennedy’s campaign and super PAC. The Kennedy campaign will hold an announcement …