A Tennessee state representative called out politicians’ response to violence and property destruction taking hold in U.S. cities, saying rioters are “emboldened because we act like a bunch of punks — too frightened to stand up and protect our own stuff.” State Rep. John J. DeBerry,…
Elderly couple harassed in DC protests on GOP convention’s last night
“Boo!” the tall, mask-clad White man yelled, walking directly up to an elderly couple exiting a Republican National Convention event held on White House grounds on Thursday. He took a quick step toward the woman — coming within inches — and thrust his middle fingers…
2 attendees, 2 RNC workers in Charlotte test positive for coronavirus, NC county says
Two attendees and two convention workers tested positive for coronavirus following the Republican National Convention (RNC) meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina’s Mecklenberg County announced. There were 792 coronavirus tests distributed to people attending convention functions or providing support. In an in-person…
Barr ‘vehemently opposed’ to pardoning Snowden
Attorney General William Barr said he would be “vehemently opposed” to any attempt to pardon former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, after the president suggested he might consider it. The attorney general’s comments in an interview with The Associated…
Criminal justice activist Donna Hylton, featured in DNC video, was convicted for role in grisly 1985 murder
(Hylton said she has been on the receiving end of social media threats since her appearance. ) Donna Hylton was known as inmate #86G0206 for 27 years. She was behind bars for her role in the grisly murder and torture of…
Democratic Party chairman predicts ‘chaos’ at next week’s GOP convention
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tom Perez charged Friday that “chaos will be the order of the day” at next week’s Republican National Convention. Speaking with reporters, Perez predicted that “the Republican convention next week will be marked by chaos, chaos,…
FBI ‘fully cooperative’ in Durham investigation, bureau says
The FBI is being “fully cooperative” with U.S. Attorney John Durham in his investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation, according to officials familiar with the bureau’s involvement. In the first charges related to Durham’s months-long investigation, it was revealed Friday that…
Trump starting to sound desperate
**Want FOX News Halftime Report in your inbox every day? Sign up here.** On the roster: Trump starting to sound desperate – As with Obama and Cruz, Trump embraces birtherism – Biden backs multi-month national mask mandate – Virus deal may slide into…
Biden promotes mail-in voting, swipes at Trump over Florida primary ballot
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden took aim Friday at President Trump after the president requested mail-in ballots for Florida’s primary election next Tuesday. “Voting by mail is safe and secure,” Biden tweeted. “And don’t take my word for it: Take…
Clintons, Obamas expected to speak at Democratic Convention; AOC might not make the cut
Barack and Michelle Obama and Hillary and Bill Clinton are reportedly set to speak at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), along with a number of other high-profile Democrats. But Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may not make the cut. Others who have…