Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the latest NBC News national poll, just weeks before Election Day. Both candidates are tied at 48% support among registered voters, highlighting the razor-thin nature of the 2024 presidential race. Trump has regained ground after a difficult debate and earlier polling … Read more
The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria’s political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances of winning. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest – Sanwo-Olu Lekki-Epe Corridor: Lagos Suspends E-call-up System – … Read more
President Joe Biden has called on Democrats to grow unity and fight against speculations, assuring that he remains committed to his reelection campaign despite mounting concerns about his mental fitness and the viability of his campaign. In a letter and a subsequent interview, Biden also criticized party “elites” as he prepared for a crucial week … Read more
In an extraordinary act of political retaliation, Tennessee Republicans on Thursday expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest calling for more gun control in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in Nashville. A third Democrat was narrowly spared by a one-vote margin. EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Unhealthy Habits … Read more
The president has said he intends to run for a second term He has not officially announced his candidacy House Democrats agreed to this at three-day gathering at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor this week Eko Hot Blog reports that Three years ago, the leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, threw her support behind … Read more
House Democrats chose caucus chair Hakeem Jeffries of New York to succeed Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democrats in the chamber next year, a historic move that will make him the first Black person to lead one of the two major parties in either chamber of Congress. Eko Hot Blog reports that House Democrats … Read more
Hakeem Jefferies has launched a bid to succeed Pelosi as leader of the US House Democrats. Eko Hot Blog reports that New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has announced his intention to succeed United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi as the leader of Democrats in the lower chamber. EDITOR’S PICKS End Of An Era: … Read more
US Speaker Pelosi is stepping down as leader of House Democrats, marking the end of an era. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has announced that she would leave her position as the leader of House Democrats after two decades of leading the caucus. EDITOR’S … Read more
Ex-POTUS Advisor, Jason Miller has claimed that Vladimir Putin ‘would not’ have invaded Ukraine if Trump was still in power. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jason Miller, a former senior advisor to ex-President Trump has revealed that Vladimir Putin “would not” have invaded Ukraine if Donald Trump was still US President. According to a GB … Read more
Republicans have won the control of the US House of Representatives. Eko Hot Blog reports that Republicans won control of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to the American media projections. EDITOR’S PICKS I Will Hand Over A Nigeria That Is Free From Insecurity – Buhari Troops Neutralise Bandit Leader, Repel Attack In … Read more
Democrats have agreed to nominate Javier Martínez, a progressive whose district covers Downtown Albuquerque, to serve as New Mexico’s next speaker of the House, widely considered the most powerful legislative post at the Capitol. Eko Hot Blog reports that Martínez, 41, was picked in a closed-door meeting of the House Democratic caucus, a group that … Read more
Democrats have inched closer to keeping control of the Senate, with a projected win in Arizona following the midterm elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that after the long wait, Democrat Mark Kelly has beaten Republican challenger Blake Masters, according to US media projections, EDITOR’S PICKS US: Democrats Thirst For House Leadership, Await Speaker Pelosi’s Decision … Read more
Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Republicans underperformed in the 2022 midterms because of many reasons, including Democrats’ candidate quality, the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, and voter response to former President Donald Trump’s role in the party. Eko Hot Blog reports that she said “We had some incredible candidates in the Senate and the … Read more
Republicans are only a handful of seats away from controlling the House of Representatives. Eko Hot Blog reports that Republicans need to win 7 of the remaining competitive House seats plus pick up two seats previously held by Democrats to reach the total 218 seats needed to take the majority. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Georgia … Read more
Illinois State Police have laid charges after a Chicago man left a voicemail to the state’s Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey threatening to “mutilate and kill” him. Eko Hot Blog reports that Scott Lennox, who lives in Chicago, was arrested and charged with threatening a public official, telephone harassment and harassment by electronic communications. EDITOR’S … Read more
President Joe Biden on Tuesday lashed out at Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as “Donald Trump incarnate,” zeroing in on a potential 2024 GOP presidential contender as he campaigned for Democrats facing uphill fights in next week’s midterm election. Eko Hot Blog reports that In a final-week sprint for Democrats before Election Day, Biden will … Read more
Those headaches could come in the form of subpoenas, the possible creation of select committees and high-profile hearings on issues… EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the far right are already agitating to launch impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden if the GOP is in power in Congress next year. Some leading Republicans want … Read more
Top House Democrats say “historic” spending bill will affect generations of Americans EKO HOT BLOG reports that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other key House Democrats talked to media after the House voted to approve President Biden’s massive spending measure. “Today, we had the honor of participating in passing legislation for the people to … Read more
Former Federal Prosecutor, Jeffrey Toobin, said the Supreme Court during yesterday’s decision, was implicitly asking the Republicans to fight the law outside of the courts. A last gasp move to quash the Affordable Care Act met yet another abortive fate, as the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the decision to preserve the law that ensures … Read more
Hours to the US election day, Democrats in the House are weighing how to move forward with a flurry of ongoing probes and future investigations if President Trump loses on tomorrow (Tuesday). The big question hanging over Democrats, who are expected to keep the majority in the House, is whether to lean into post-election investigations … Read more