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Bernie Bennett
Reporting from Capitol Hill, Bernie Bennett has updates on what’s going on in the House.
Holocaust Survivor Slams Harris for Fascist Rhetoric
WASHINGTON – Republican Leaders in Congress aren’t the only ones taking issue with Vice President Harris’ comparison of Former President Trump to Adolf Hitler.
VERBATIM: A video message from Jerry Wartski, a 94-year-old survivor of Auschwitz and the Nazi death marches was trending over X on Friday, in which Wartski made it very clear what he thinks of Harris’ narrative.
He wrote, “Adolph Hitler invaded Poland when I was nine-years-old. “He murdered my parents and most of our family. I know more about Hitler than Kamala will ever know in a thousand lifetimes. For her to accuse President Trump of being like Hitler is the worst thing I’ve ever heard in my 75 years of living in the United States.”
Bernie Bennett, Washington.
Listen DownloadRepublicans Seek the Jewish Vote
WEST BLOOKFIELD, MI (AP) – Republicans in key battleground states are working to ensure one group of voters throws their support behind Former President Donald Trump. More on this from reporter Bernie Bennett.
VERBATIM: The door-to-door outreach to Jewish voters with a history of backing Republicans is part of a new effort that a group is undertaking this year in five presidential battleground states in hopes of boosting Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 election.
Although surveys show that Jews vote decidedly Democratic, the Republican Jewish Coalition is hoping that the door-knocking will peel off enough votes to make a difference in an election year when the war between Israel and Hamas has stoked debate and provoked division.
The Republican Jewish Coalition has purchased $15 million in advertising in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania.
Bernie Bennett reporting.
Listen DownloadTrump & Vance Lead Harris/Walz in TV Interviews
Former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance have sat down for at least 98 interviews since the Harris-Walz ticket was formed in early August, compared to at least 60 un-scripted interviews for the Democratic presidential ticket thus far. Reporter Bernie Bennett has details.
VERBATIM: After doing just one joint interview in the first three weeks of her campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have stepped up their media appearances in recent weeks to more match those of their Republican counterparts. Harris spoke with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier earlier this month in Pennsylvania, marking her first interview on the network, and she also spoke briefly with NBC’s Peter Alexander last week.
An interview with CBS’ Norah O’Donnell aired on Sunday, Oct. 27, and she also spoke with NFL Hall-of-Famer Shannon Sharpe for his “Club Shay Shay”podcast that published on Monday, as well as the podcast “Unlocking Us” with Brené Brown.
Bernie Bennett, Washington.
Listen DownloadTrump Leads in Polls
In Top Battleground States, former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris consistently. More on this from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
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The Republican Presidential Candidate leads his Democrat opponent 48.4 percent to 47.5 percent overall.
In Arizona, Trump leads 49% to 47.7% perent. Nevada has him ahead by a slim margin of 48.8% to her 47.1%.
Wisconsin has him leading 48.3 to 47.8. In Pennsylvania he is just ahead at 47.9% to Harris’ 47.5% and North Carolina has Trump leading 48.6% to 47.7%.
The Vice President has a slight advantage in Michigan, 48.1% to Trump’s 47.8%
Bernie Bennett reporting.
Listen DownloadYankees vs. Dodgers in World Series
NEW YORK (AP) – The Yankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for the 12th time in matchup of Broadway vs. Hollywood. More on this from Bernie Bennett.
VERBATIM: Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Judge vs. Ohtani.
New York neighbors who became cross-country rivals, the Yankees and Dodgers renew their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years.
Two of baseball’s most successful teams face each other starting Friday at Dodger Stadium, the Yankees coming off their 41st American League pennant and the Dodgers their 25th National League championship. New York is seeking its 28th World Series title but first since 2009, the Dodgers their eighth and second in a five-year span.
New York is 8-3 against the Dodgers in the most frequent World Series matchup, including 6-1 against Brooklyn and 2-2 since the rivalry became Big Apple against Tinseltown.
Bernie Bennett reporting.
Listen DownloadHouse Panel Blames Secret Service for Failures During Trump Assassination Attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) – A bipartisan House panel says the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a July rally in Pennsylvania was “preventable and should not have happened,” in what it calls the “stunning security failures” at the event. Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
VERBATIM: The report from a House task force released Monday, is just the latest look at the cascading and wide-ranging law enforcement failings that preceded the July 13 shooting at the Butler, Pennsylvania, rally where Trump was struck in the ear by gunfire. One rallygoer was killed and two others wounded.
Members of the House and Senate have repeatedly questioned why the Secret Service didn’t do a better job communicating with local authorities during the campaign rally, particularly when it came to securing the building that was widely agreed to be a security threat… but that ultimately was left so unprotected that gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to climb up and shoot.
Lawmakers in their report focus on “the fragmented lines of communication and unclear chains of command” between Secret Service and Pennsylvania state and local police… but place the majority of the blame on the Secret Service for the security breakdown.
Bernie Bennett, Washington.
Listen DownloadSCOTUS Denies Cohen’s Lawsuit
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court dismissed ex-lawyer Michael Cohen’s appeal to revive a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump on Monday, shutting down Cohen’s accusations for the last time. Bernie Bennett has details.
VERBATIM: Cohen had claimed his 2020 imprisonment was retaliation by Trump’s administration for publishing a book critical of the former president. The lawsuit had sought monetary damages from Trump, former U.S. Attorney General William Barr, federal prison officials and the federal government.
Cohen had served three years behind bars for several federal crimes relating to his work for Trump, including lying to Congress.
Two courts ruled against Cohen’s initial claim, based on a narrow reading of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the 1971 case Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents, which provides citizens the limited legal right to sue federal officials who violate their constitutional rights.
Bernie Bennett reporting.
Listen DownloadRepublicans Push Ahead with Agenda in the House
House Republicans are charging full steam ahead with legislation to avert a government shutdown even though it appears destined for failure amid mounting GOP opposition. More details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadSpeaker Johnson Tries to Avoid a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON – Speaker Mike Johnson’s opening bid to avert a government shutdown appears doomed to fail in the House this week amid widespread Republican opposition, thwarting the top lawmaker’s hopes of the proposal squeezing Democrats in both chambers. Bernie Bennett reports.
Listen DownloadNorth Carolina May Miss Ballot Deadline
North Carolina could miss a federal deadline to distribute mail-in ballots to members of the military and overseas voters, as the state scrambles to reprint ballots to remove Robert Kennedy Jr. from the list of presidential candidates. Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadThe Chiefs Beat the Ravens in NFL Season Opener
The NFL’s season opener Thursday night was decided by referee Shawn Hochuli undertaking a video review, resulting i the Ravens loss to the Chiefs 27-20. Bernie Bennett reports.
Listen DownloadWatch Dog Group Wants Judge in Trump Case Dropped
WASHINGTON – A watchdog group is asking the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to remove Judge Aileen Cannon from overseeing former President Trump’s classified documents case, arguing she has taken “many efforts to undermine and derail the prosecution of this case.” Details from Reporter Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadNYC Introduces Black Curriculum in Schools
NEW YORK – New York City public schools will utilize a new Black Studies curriculum this fall, spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Bernie Bennett has this report.
Listen DownloadA Poll Says Harris Can’t Break Away from Biden Policies
A new poll finds that voters think Vice President Harris can’t seperate herself from President Biden’s record. More details from correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadBarron Trump Arrives at College
EW YORK (AP) – Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, began his freshman year of college this week at New York University, his father said Wednesday.
Listen DownloadFederal Judge Says Republican Group Discriminated Against In New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A federal judge says New Mexico election regulators and prosecutors discriminated against a Republican-backed group in refusing access to voter registration rolls. More from Corresspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadHunter Biden’s Second Trial
UNDATED – Hunter Biden is set to stand trial for a second time this year beginning this week, now on criminal charges he failed to pay more than a million dollars in federal taxes. Bernie Bennett has this report.
Listen DownloadRepublicans Scramble to Raise Campaign Money for Congress
WASHINGTON – Republicans are racing to plug a massive money hole – before it’s too late. Reporter Bernie Bennett has more.
Listen DownloadCongress Is Concerned About Plunging Office Building Costs
WASHINGTON – Four and a half years after the pandemic sent workers home, the office property bill is finally coming due. Correspondent Bernie Bennett explains.
Listen DownloadHunter Biden’s Tax Evasion Trial Begins This Week
UNDATED – Hunter Biden is set to stand trial for a second time this year beginning this week, now on criminal charges he failed to pay more than a million dollars in federal taxes. Bernie Bennett has this report.
Listen DownloadIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Reacts to the Death of Six Hostages
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed sorrow over the deaths of six hostages, saying the killings prove that Hamas does not want a cease-fire deal. Bernie Bennett has more on the story.
Listen DownloadThe Family of an Israeli-American Hostage in Gaza Confirm His Death
JERUSALEM (AP) – The family of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin says he has been killed in the Gaza Strip. The family issued a statement early Sunday, hours after the Israeli army said it had located bodies in Gaza. Reporter Bernie Bennett has the story.
Listen DownloadCalifornia Lawmakers Propose Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California lawmakers approved a host of proposals last week aiming to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, combat deepfakes and protect workers from exploitation by the rapidly evolving technology. Bernie Bennett has details.
Listen DownloadDonald Trump Embraces a New Audience for His Campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump courts conservative male influencers to try to reach younger men in his campaign. This report from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
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