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By the time that Kamala Harris took the stage to speak about her visit to the southern border tonight, the chyrons were at the ready. Her speech was billed as a major effort to make inroads on rival Donald Trump’s signature issue and one that is perhaps her greatest weakness as a candidate. All…

Donald Trump says that he will seek the prosecution of Google, claiming that the tech giant was only “revealing and displaying” bad stories about him but positive ones about his rival, Kamala Harris. Trump’s post on Truth Social appeared to be in reaction to a Media Research Center study that claims…

A little over a month ahead of the 2024 presidential election, Vice Presidential candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz will have their own debate, and the rules will differ from that which took place between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Sept. 10. For the options of how to watch the matchup between…

CBS News unveiled the rules for Tuesday’s vice presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, indicating that the candidates mics will not be muted during the event. “CBS News reserves the right to turn off candidate microphones,” the rules state. Related…

The E.W. Scripps Co. is eliminating more than 200 jobs and will “wind down” its national news programming, as the company cites an adverse advertising environment. In a memo to employees, CEO Adam Symson wrote that Scripps News will no longer be broadcast over the air, but will remain on streaming…

Cast members from various Star Trek series will gather next week for an in-person and livestream fundraiser for Crooked Media’s Vote Save America. Per organizers, those participating include Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Wil Wheaton, Jonathan Del Arco, Jeri Ryan, Rosalind Chao, Tawny Newsome…

UPDATED, with quotes from prosecutors’ press conference: New York Mayor Eric Adams has been charged conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bribery, in what federal prosecutors say was a conspiracy to seek and accept illegal campaign contributions. A federal indictment, unsealed this morning, alleges a…

Hoda Kotb said that she is departing NBC’s Today early next year. “They say two things can be right at the same time, and I’m feeling that so deeply right now. I love you and it’s time for me to leave the show,” she wrote in a memo to staffers. She added: “I've been weighing this decision for…

As AI becomes more of a reality by the day, Hollywood is organizing to regulate its usage in the entertainment industry. Although California Gov. Gavin Newsom previously signed two AI bills last week giving performers greater protections, Jane Fonda, Shonda Rhimes and Pedro Pascal are among 125…

Kamala Harris’ sit down interview with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle was an effort to push back against the idea that she hasn’t offered a complete vision and economic plan, as the two went into some details of tax and tariff policy likely to be front and center for the next four years. Of particular…

Another day and another video from Chappell Roan about the presidential election. The “Red Wine Supernova” singer got out of bed Wednesday and took to social media to further clarify her thoughts on endorsements for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, and actually voting. And, in a very close…

Joe Biden said in an appearance on The View that he was “at peace” with his decision to drop out of the presidential race, even as the hosts questioned him on the pressure he faced within his own party to exit. “I loved it — it sounds corny, but I loved my country more,” Biden said. His…