Trump's voter raids have begun
Federal agents launched raids and arrests on Monday against a list of 20,000 Californians, based on unverified voter fraud claims.
Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed
Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed Man who heckled El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show The man who attempted to ambush Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a question about his supposed allegiance to the Muslim Brotherhood – which El-Sayed parlayed into a viral clip for his campaign – is the son of a political operator who recently received $250,000 for “canvassing and influencer marketing” against El-Sayed, the Guardian has learned. In the now-famous exchange, a man – first identified by the Handbasket as Thomas “Tommy” Teepell – asked El-Sayed if he would “disavow” the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed said he would, but then asked: “What are you implying? Do you assume that I wouldn’t?” What followed was a five-minute exchange that has drawn over 50 million views across several
Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds
Poll finds 66% of Americans think Trump is using position for monetary gain as his approval rating hits a new low Most Americans think Donald Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, according to a new poll, as the US president’s approval rating falls to a new low ahead of November’s midterm elections. A new Washington Post-ABC poll put Trump’s approval rating at 33% as he continues to crisscross the country as part of his campaign blitz for embattled Republicans. Continue reading...
Australia on the back foot as Bavuma plays captain’s innings for South Africa
* Magnificent 179 puts hosts in charge on day three * Nic Maddison dismissed for a duck before close In the first Test in Durban, it was Australia’s lower order hanging in with one established batter that first frustrated, then demoralised South Africa. In the second, on the third day in Gqeberha, South Africa returned the favour. Temba Bavuma played the role of Matthew Renshaw, assembling a near-flawless 179, combining with Marco Jansen’s 85 and Simon Harmer’s 82 to take the hosts to a declaration at 425 for 9. Australia then lost one wicket for three in reply. Eight years ago, during Australia’s previous visit, Bavuma was a hard luck story. In his 29th Test and facing questioning for having only made one century in that time, he had Australia on the mat at Johannesburg in the aftermath of sandpaper week, until the last two wickets fell in two balls to strand him on 95 not out. Continue reading...
Italy's law-and-order crackdowns under Meloni
Italy will approve a package of measures on Tuesday aimed at strengthening law-and-order after days of unrest that have seen demonstrators clash with police, loot shops and vandalise property.
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