Bill Stevenson, Jill Biden’s ex-husband, has publicly criticized her for supporting Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, expressing concerns about his age and mental state. Stevenson, a former Trump supporter, claims that Biden’s performance has declined significantly and that he believes Biden is not the same man he once knew.
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, singer and wife of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, has been summoned for a possible indictment in an investigation into alleged Libyan financing of Sarkozy’s 2007 presidential campaign. She is suspected of witness tampering and bribery attempts related to a key witness who retracted incriminating statements against Sarkozy.
Former US President Donald Trump’s WinRed donation website suffered a temporary outage after a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a hush money criminal trial, triggering a surge in searches related to donating to his ongoing presidential campaign. The website crashed due to the influx of users seeking to support Trump amidst the guilty verdict. The Trump Campaign acknowledged the website crash and is working to restore functionality as soon as possible.
President Biden’s fundraiser in Westchester County caused significant disruptions, including school closures and traffic restrictions. Residents expressed frustration over the inconvenience caused by the president’s visit. The event raised millions of dollars for Biden’s re-election campaign, sparking questions about the propriety of such disruptions for political fundraising. The article also highlights Biden’s controversial spending policies, including student loan forgiveness and infrastructure handouts, and criticizes his handling of the national debt.
Sublime, a cybersecurity startup founded by Josh Kamdjou, has received $20 million in funding to combat AI-powered phishing emails. The company’s AI monitors email activity and flags anomalies, detecting malicious emails created using tools like ChatGPT. Sublime has recently signed a major political campaign as a customer, and is partnering with the Defending Digital Campaigns nonprofit to provide cybersecurity support to campaigns. CEO Kamdjou’s military intelligence expertise is seen as an advantage in developing effective detection algorithms, giving the company an edge in protecting high-value targets like presidential candidates.
Former President Donald Trump’s stake in the parent company of his social media platform, Truth Social, is poised to increase by over $1 billion. This windfall is the result of the company’s stock price remaining elevated in recent weeks and comes at a crucial time for Trump, who faces substantial legal expenses and is gearing up his presidential campaign. The additional shares, known as earnout shares, are awarded based on the stock’s performance and will raise Trump’s stake in the company to approximately 65%. Despite market volatility and concerns over short-selling, Truth Social’s share price has remained above the levels set for the earnout, keeping Trump on track to receive the additional shares.
Former president Donald Trump maintained a calm and unyielding demeanor during the opening of his hush money trial in New York, where he is accused of paying adult film actress Stormy Daniels to conceal an alleged affair during his 2016 presidential campaign. Body language expert Judi James analyzed Trump’s behavior, noting his determined efforts to avoid displaying fear or weakness. Despite the challenging courtroom atmosphere, Trump remained stoic and resolute, suggesting a strong belief in his ability to withstand the scrutiny
President Biden is campaigning in Florida, where a ballot question on reproductive rights is expected to energize voters in November. The state’s Supreme Court recently allowed an abortion ban after six weeks of pregnancy, but voters will decide in November whether to amend the constitution to allow abortions up to 24 weeks. Biden and his campaign believe this measure could attract voters who may be more likely to support Biden as well. However, NPR’s electoral college map analysis rates Florida as likely to go Republican, making Biden’s victory a long shot.
