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1st on ABC: Harris to become 1st woman to deliver West Point commencement speech

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Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver the commencement speech at the West Point military academy this month, the first woman to do so, a White House official said. Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver the commencement speech at the West Point military academy this month, the first woman to do so, a White House official told ABC News. Harris's remarks at the May 27 commencement ceremony will mark her first visit to the U.S. Military Academy West Point, according to the official. "We are honored to have the Vice President as our commencement speaker," West Point's superintendent, Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland, said in a statement provided by the White House. "As an accomplished leader who has achieved significant milestones throughout her career, we look forward to her inspiring remarks to our cadets." Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 141st Commencement Exercises, May 18, 2022, in New London,...

Trump expected to skip 2nd Republican debate, plans speech to workers in Detroit

Trump is expected to skip the second Republican debate, in California on Sept. 27, and will instead visit Detroit to deliver a speech, according to a senior adviser. Former President Donald Trump is expected to skip the second Republican primary debate , in California on Sept. 27, and will instead visit Detroit to deliver a speech in front of union workers , according to a senior adviser. The news was first reported by The New York Times. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/trump-expected-to-skip-2nd-republican-debate-plans-speech-to-workers-in-detroit-TheFOXposts-35963.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Politics Post by: TheFOXposts.Com

Biden to highlight what he's done on student loan debt in upcoming speech

In a speech Wednesday, President Joe Biden will highlight what his administration has done to fix holes in the student loan system and deliver some form of debt relief. Days after borrowers once again began paying back their student loan debts after a three-year pause, President Joe Biden will give a speech on Wednesday highlight ing what his administration has done to fix holes in the student loan system and deliver some form of debt relief, according to the White House. Biden's plan to cancel between $10,000 and $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of Americans was overturned by the United States Supreme Court this summer. And now, as borrowers return to their loan payments without any cancelation ,the political frustration with Biden on debt relief will certainly grow. But there are other ways the Biden administration has still been working to cancel peoples' debts, which is what the president will tell the public on Wednesday. MORE: Student loan payments restarted...

Biden set to give speech on democracy 1 day after Republican debate

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Joe Biden will give a speech on democracy to boost his reelection bid a day after Republican presidential candidates held their second primary debate President Joe Biden on Thursday will deliver the latest in a string of speech es about democracy , as he seeks to draw a further contrast with his Republican rivals -- and, in particular, those he calls "MAGA" conservatives -- one day after most of them gathered for their second primary debate . While in Arizona, Biden will deliver what a White House official said is the fourth in a series of speeches focused on democracy, with this one specifically focused on "the importance of America’s institutions in preserving our democracy and the need for constant loyalty to the U.S. Constitution." The backdrop of Arizona is intended to draw on the legacy of the late Republican Sen. John McCain, who was close with Biden and "whose intolerance for the abuse of power and faith in America sets a powerful example to live by,...

Disney narrows its lawsuit against DeSantis to focus on free speech

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Disney has narrowed the scope of its lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to focus on its First Amendment claim that the governor politically retaliated against the company. The Walt Disney Company narrowed the scope of its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday to focus solely on its First Amendment claim that the governor politically retaliated against the company. The lawsuit now focus es on the company's claim that DeSantis and his allies allegedly retaliated against Disney for exercising its right to free speech under the First Amendment. "A targeted campaign of government retaliation—orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney's protected speech—now threatens Disney's business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights," the lawsuit reads. In this March 13, 2023, file photo, a Mickey Mouse statue is shown at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. | Florida Governor and...

Ron DeSantis making presidential campaign debut in Iowa with church speech after pastor meeting

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Ron DeSantis begins his "campaign kickoff" outside Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday with an appearance at the Eternity Church in Clive Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday will hold a "campaign kickoff" outside Des Moines, Iowa, returning to a crucial early nominating state for the first time since announcing he is running for president. DeSantis' swing through Iowa on Tuesday and Wednesday begins Tuesday night with a speech in Clive at the Eternity Church. Before that, he and wife Casey will meet with "15 local pastors who will be praying over the family and the Governor's candidacy," a spokesperson said. Campaigning in the state, which is set to hold the first Republican presidential nominating contest early next year, has long meant up-close-and-personal interactions with voters, who relish their ability to size up White House hopefuls. But DeSantis has already faced some scrutiny -- and "awkward" headlines -- about how he handles reta...