The past two months in American politics have been a whirlwind: Joe Biden fumbled the first debate so badly he had to drop out of the presidential race. Someone tried to assassinate Donald Trump. The new Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, reinvigorated the party’s presidential hopes, sparking widespread joy …
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Chappell Roan told Rolling Stone in her new cover story that she turned down an invite to perform at the White House’s Pride Celebration this year because of her opposition to various stances taken by Joe Biden’s administration. “I’m not going to go to the White House because I am …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With the 2024 presidential election a mere 55 days away, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet for their first debate tonight at the …
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One of the more pervasive and noxious lies in American politics is the idea that relieving student debt would be a giveaway to the wealthy. Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance, for instance, has called student debt relief “a massive windfall to the rich,” arguing that “Republicans must fight this …
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Doug Emhoff made his first appeared as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night and took the opportunity to respond to Donald Trump‘s many attacks on his wife Kamala Harris. Host Jimmy Kimmel jokingly asked Emhoff, “What was your reaction when your wife turned Black? Were you surprised?” “All …
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George Clooney commented for the first time Sunday on his op-ed that called on Joe Biden to end his presidential campaign at the Venice International Film Festival, where the actor also praised the “selfless” president. On July 10, Clooney became one of the most high-profile celebrities and Democrats to call …
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After killing an initial plan to wipe away $400 billion in student debt in 2023, the Supreme Court has maintained a temporary block on President Joe Biden‘s newly amended approach to providing millions of borrowers with assistance. The 2023 plan was ruled unconstitutional in a 6-3 vote along idealogical lines, …
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Kamala Harris accepted the Democrats’ nomination for president last night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, but not without some commentary from Republican nominee Donald Trump. Jon Stewart had some thoughts about all of it as he broadcast The Daily Show live from the DNC, ultimately concluding that Trump …
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Joe Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention on Monday not as a candidate, but as a supporter passing the baton to his vice president, Kamala Harris. The president spoke for nearly an hour in what felt like his political swan song. “I made a lot of mistakes in my career, …
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You may have noticed that the first night of the Democratic National Convention ran quite long on Monday. So long, in fact, that elements were forced to be cut — like the appearance of James Taylor. The legendary songwriter was slated to close out the evening with Carole King’s “You’ve …
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