New Oval Office replica attraction opens in Wash D.C.

Trump will not run again in 2028 if he loses this year

Donald Trump is not planning another presidential run if he loses in November. Trump said he will not make a fourth consecutive run for the White House if he comes up short in this year’s election. He told Sharyl Attkisson’s “Full Measure” program that he doesn’t foresee another campaign and that this year’s run “will be it.” The 78-year-old Trump would be 82 years old in 2028, a year older than President Biden is now.

Harris pushes for another debate, but Trump says no

Vice President Harris is pushing for another debate, but former President Trump says no. On Sunday, Harris urged Trump to accept a proposal to debate on CNN on October 23rd. She said that they “owe it to the American people…to meet once more before Election Day.” But Trump is declining, citing the start of early voting in some states. He told a rally on Saturday that “it’s just too late” to hold a debate 12 days before Election Day, which is November 5th.

Poll: Americans worried about acceptance of election results

A majority of Americans are worried over whether officials will accept the outcome of November’s elections. A Scripps News/Ipsos survey finds that 71 percent of Americans are either very or somewhat concerned about officials not accepting the results of the election. About half are concerned about widespread voter fraud. Nearly four years after losing to Joe Biden, former President Trump continues to claim he won. And like he did in 2020, Trump refuses to commit to accepting the results of the November presidential election. unless he wins.

Teamsters’ non-endorsement a blow to Harris campaign

A powerful labor union’s decision not to endorse a presidential candidate is a blow to Vice President Harris. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced recently that neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris has sufficient support from the 1-point-3 million-member union. The Teamsters have typically thrown their support behind Democratic nominees, but there’s division in the ranks during this 2024 campaign. Even though the vice president has courted organized labor, the Teamsters said internal polling of its members showed Trump with an advantage over Harris.

Biden urges Congress to avoid government shutdown

President Biden is urging Congress to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month. With the clock ticking toward the fiscal year deadline at the end of September, the president weighed in on the need for a stopgap spending bill, saying it’s critical. Lawmakers are far from finishing work on the dozen annual appropriations bills that will fund federal agencies during the next fiscal year. So they’ll need to approve a temporary measure to prevent a partial shutdown on October first.

Biden is hosting foreign leaders in his Delaware hometown

Biden on pursuit of Mideast peace: “We have to keep at it”

President Biden is refusing to give up on the idea of peace in the Middle East. The president was asked if it’s realistic to pursue a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas with the recent violence and ongoing military action. He said “a lot of things don’t look realistic until we get them done. We have to keep at it.” Speaking at the start of a Cabinet meeting, Mr. Biden said his administration is working to make sure the people in northern Israel and southern Lebanon are able to safely return to their homes.

Trump says Jewish voters will be to blame if he loses

Donald Trump is putting pressure on Jewish Americans ahead of the November election. In a speech at a donor event sponsored by the Israeli-American Council, the former president promised to be “the best friend Jewish Americans have ever had in the White House.” He said he would be their “defender” and “protector.” Trump went on to say that Jewish voters who support Vice President Harris and Democrats “should have their heads examined,” and he warned that, if he loses, the Jewish people would have “a lot to do with that.”

Biden to host Quad leaders in hometown of Wilmington

Biden says interest rate cut sends “important signal” on inflation

President Biden welcomes the lowering of interest rates by the Federal Reserve. In a speech to the Economic Club of Washington, DC, the president said Wednesday’s half-point cut by the Fed sends an “important signal.” But he acknowledged there’s “more to do” to keep lowering prices. Inflation, which rose to a four-decade high during the Biden administration, has come down to an annual rate of 2 and-a-half percent.

Teamsters union will not endorse a 2024 presidential candidate

The Teamsters union is declining to endorse Donald Trump or Kamala Harris for president. For the first time since 1996, the Teamsters labor union will not formally support a presidential candidate. The group said neither former President Trump nor Vice President Harris had sufficient support from its 1-point-3 million members. The non-endorsement is a setback for Harris, who just met with the Teamsters on Monday. According to the union, internal polling of Teamsters members showed Trump with an advantage over Harris.

Biden calls falling inflation, rates an “important moment”

President Biden says the Federal Reserve’s rate cut shows that the economy is strong. Without addressing the specifics of the Fed’s half-point interest rate reduction, the president said the country has “reached an important moment.” He pointed to falling inflation and interest rates, saying economic indicators remain strong. The Biden White House generally refrains from commenting on the independent actions of the Federal Reserve, but a spokesperson called the rate cut a “moment of progress.”

Blinken: ongoing attacks could “derail” cease-fire talks

The Biden administration is frustrated that recent attacks could “derail” Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks.
Secretary of State Blinken said the U-S is still assessing how a deadly series of pager explosions linked to Israel in Lebanon may impact cease-fire efforts. Speaking in Cairo, Egypt, he also pointed to Hamas’ killing earlier this month of six hostages held in Gaza. Blinken said such events make the cease-fire process “more difficult” and “might derail it.” The secretary is on his 10th trip to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began last October.

Trump, Harris aides join White House transition meeting

Representatives from the Trump and Harris transition teams met at the White House this week. For the first time, aides to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris participated in a meeting of the White House Transitioning Coordinating Committee. It was hosted by President Biden’s chief of staff. The Presidential Transition Act mandates that the candidate representatives join the committee as advisers to help make plans to smooth the handoff to the next administration. Preparations cover a range of issues, including office space, political appointee vacancies, and memos on agency operations

Harris and Trump speak by phone after gunman’s threat

Vice President Harris spoke with Donald Trump following the weekend threat on the former president’s life. The 2024 presidential nominees talked on the phone Tuesday afternoon. According to the White House, the vice president called “to speak with [Trump] directly” to express her gratitude that “he is safe.” It was described as a “cordial and brief conversation.” The call came one day after President Biden spoke with Trump. He, too, conveyed his relief that Trump was unharmed after a gunman was found near him on the golf course Sunday.

Biden denounces political violence, Trump blames Dems

President Biden is repeating his denunciation of political violence. In the aftermath of another close call involving the life of Donald Trump, the president said there’s no place for political violence in America “none, zero, never.” He said taking up arms to settle political differences doesn’t solve anything. Meanwhile, Trump is blaming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for inspiring violence with their comments that he’s a threat to democracy.

Trump, Harris push ahead with campaigning after Sunday’s threat

The Trump and Harris campaigns are pushing ahead with their scheduled events after Sunday’s threat against the former president. Donald Trump is sticking to his previously announced schedule this week with stops in Michigan, New York and Washington, DC. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris is visiting Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin as her campaign focuses on the so-called “blue wall” states.

Trump and Biden speak by phone after gunman’s threat

President Biden spoke with Donald Trump after another threat on the former president’s life. The two men talked on the phone Monday afternoon. According to the White House, Mr. Biden conveyed his relief that Trump is safe. Officials say the two “shared a cordial conversation” and that Trump expressed thanks for the call. In a campaign statement, Trump described it as a “very nice call” and said “it was about Secret Service protection.”

Vance makes appeal to pro-life voters

Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance says the GOP ticket is the clear choice for pro-life voters this November.  Speaking to an evangelical audience at the Faith & Freedom Coalition gala in Georgia, Vance said pro-life voters should support Donald Trump. Several Christian leaders, including former VP Mike Pence, are unhappy with the GOP removing from its 2024 platform a call for a national ban on abortion. Vance did not explicitly address that issue, but praised Trump for nominating three Supreme Court justices who helped strike down abortion rights at the federal level.

Potential Trump assassin charged in federal court

Charges have been filed against the suspected would-be assassin who staked out Donald Trump’s golf course. During a West Palm Beach federal court hearing, prosecutors brought two charges against Ryan Routh — possessing a firearm despite a prior felony conviction and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Officials said he could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted on the first charge, and a possible five-year sentence on the second charge. A bond hearing has been scheduled for later in the month

Biden: “Thank God” Trump is OK after apparent threat

President Biden says Congress should provide more resources to the U-S Secret Service. A day after a gunman was seen near Donald Trump, President Biden expressed relief that Trump was not harmed. He also told reporters that lawmakers should provide more resources to the U-S Secret Service. Meanwhile, Congress has requested a briefing on the latest incident from the Secret Service.

Biden, Harris denounce political violence aimed at Trump

President Biden and Vice President Harris are denouncing the possible assassination attempt of Donald Trump. The president issued a statement expressing relief that Trump was unharmed and he commended the work of the Secret Service and other law enforcement. Mr. Biden said “there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country.” In a separate White House statement, Vice President Harris said she was “deeply disturbed” by the incident. She said she was thankful her opponent is safe and condemned political violence.

Trump vows to “never surrender” after 2nd assassination target

Former President Trump says he “will never surrender” following another apparent assassination attempt on his life. After being whisked away from his golf course when Secret Service agents spotted a nearby gunman, the former president sent fundraising emails to his supporters saying he was “safe and well.” Trump wrote that his “resolve is only stronger” and that he “will never give up.” His campaign credited the Secret Service for protecting Trump, describing the agency’s action as “great work.”