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August 23, 2023

DeSantis' response to viral 'Rich Men' song question gets loud reaction from crowd

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said during Wednesday's Republican presidential debate that the "rich men north of Richmond" put Americans in the economic position they find themselves in.

August 23, 2023

Sen. Ted Cruz hails viral country singer Oliver Anthony's new song: 'Singing the truth is powerful'

Sen. Ted Cruz, R.-Tx., hails Oliver Anthony's "I Want To Go Home," lauding the Virginia farmer's music video set in the wild. The hit is topping charts.

August 23, 2023

Biden campaign co-chair declares president 'Democratic nominee' before single vote cast

Democratic National Committee senior adviser Cedric Richmond on Wednesday said that President Biden is the "Democratic nominee" for president before a single vote was cast.

August 23, 2023

Oregon law allows healthcare facilities to return amputated body parts for cultural and spiritual reasons

In Oregon, healthcare facilities will now be allowed to return amputated body parts to patients, motivated by cultural, spiritual, or religious convictions.

August 23, 2023

DNC chief blasts GOP 2024 lineup ahead of Milwaukee debate: 'A bag full of MAGA apples'

Democrats are attempting to paint the GOP 2024 candidates as Trump allies ahead of the first Republican primary debate on Wednesday night in Milwaukee.

August 23, 2023

5 injured, 1 critically in Massachusetts wall collapse

A wall collapsed at a home that is under construction in Bedford, Massachusetts. Five people were injured in the accident, including one critical injury.

August 23, 2023

X suspends DeSantis PAC's account hours before debate

The pro-DeSantis political PAC Never Back Down was suspended from X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, just hours before Wednesday's GOP debate.

August 23, 2023

GOP lawmakers rail against auctioned off border wall materials under Biden: 'Abuse of taxpayer dollars'

GOP senators, including Eric Schmitt and Joni Ernst, wrote a letter to the secretary of Defense demanding answers about reported auctioned off border wall materials.

August 23, 2023

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro admitted to hospital for routine health examination

Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, was admitted to the hospital for what his close aid referred to as a routine health examination.

August 23, 2023

Megan Rapinoe rips Spanish FA president over Women's World Cup antics: 'Signals such a deep level of misogyny'

Megan Rapinoe blasted Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales in an interview on Tuesday over the official's actions during the Women's World Cup final.