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Ernie Chambers Withdraws From North Omaha Legislative Race

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 4:00am

OMAHA — State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha has filed to withdraw from running for re-election to his longtime seat representing North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature.

Chambers, 87, filed paperwork Monday to remove himself from the November ballot, three days before Thursday’s 5 p.m. deadline, Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian Kruse said.

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Pillen’s Pick For NE’s Top Information Officer Apologizes For Controversial Email

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 3:00am

State Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln. July 25, 2024.
(Zach Wendling / Nebraska Examiner)

LINCOLN — Lawmakers on Tuesday grilled Gov. Jim Pillen’s pick as the state’s chief information officer, questioning Matthew McCarville’s ability to remain politically impartial in his government role and with staff and potential contractors.

The interrogation came during McCarville’s confirmation hearing before the Legislature’s Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.

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US Boosts Alliance With The Philippines With $500 Million Funding And Pact Amid Concern Over China

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 2:00am

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Washington’s top diplomat and defense chief announced $500 million in new military funding Tuesday to boost the Philippines' external defense and progress on a proposed military intelligence-sharing pact as both allies renewed their concerns over China’s continuing aggressive actions in the region.

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A President Harris Might Not Get Any Supreme Court Picks – Biden Proposes Term Limits To Make Sure All Future Presidents Get Two

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 1:00am

To emphasize the importance of an election, presidential candidates often predict that the next president will have an opportunity to fill one or two vacancies on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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The Momala Economy: The Candidate Caregivers Have Been Waiting For

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 7:00am

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at her campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del., Monday, July 22, 2024.
(Erin Schaff / The New York Times via AP)

Originally published by The 19th

When she speaks about the economy, Kamala Harris often talks about the mothers in her life.

Her own mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was a single parent who worked as a breast cancer researcher. She’d pack lunches before Harris and her sister, Maya, woke up in the morning, and pay the bills at night after the girls went to bed.

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A Campaign Like We Have Never Seen Before

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 6:00am

Well as the kids on the street say… “Sh*ts about to get real.”

Joe Biden has dropped out of the presidential race and has endorsed Kamala Harris. It’s uncertain if she’ll be the nominee. What is certain is the Trump campaign has already started attacking the process of getting a new Democratic nominee.

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State Police Warned Secret Service About Trump Shooter, Pennsylvania Chief Says

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 5:00am

Colonel Christopher L. Paris, Commissioner, Pennsylvania State Police (left) responds to questions during a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing examining the assassination attempt of July 13, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Washington.
(Rod Lamkey, Jr. / AP Photo

WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania’s top police officer faced questions Tuesday from lawmakers who wanted details on how the U.S. Secret Service and state and local law enforcement communicated when a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, killed one rallygoer and injured two others in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Trump Turns His Full Focus On Harris At His First Rally Since Biden's Exit From The 2024 Race

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 5:00am

Former President Donald Trump gestures at a campaign rally Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C.
(Alex Brandon / AP Photo)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of attack lines Wednesday against his likely new opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, whom he called his “new victim to defeat” and accused of deceiving the public about President Joe Biden 's ability to run for a second term.

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In Capitol Address, Israeli Leader Calls For U.S. Backing To Defeat Hamas

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 07/29/2024 - 3:00am

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is welcomed by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., to the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Netanyahu wants to boost U.S. support during his speech to Congress but faces protests and lawmaker boycotts.
(J. Scott Applewhite / AP Photo)

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised victory over Hamas militants and said he knows “America has our back” during a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday that drew thousands of protesters and sparked a boycott from some Democrats who oppose the Israeli government’s monthslong offensive in Gaza.

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Ohio’s J.D. Vance Pitches For Swing-State Votes In Accepting Nod As Trump VP

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 07/22/2024 - 8:00am

Vice Presidential Nominee Sen. JD Vance waves during the Republican National Convention Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee.
(Julia Nikhinson / AP Photo)

MILWAUKEE — J.D. Vance — the freshman Ohio senator who used to rebuke Donald Trump’s character and policies before becoming one of his most ardent supporters in Congress — formally accepted the nomination as Trump’s running mate Wednesday at the Republican National Convention.