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Gretchen Whitmer
Arlington, VA
News
Person Of Interest's Photos In Charlie Kirk Shooting Revealed, Rifle Found With Cultural Terms
Investigators have released photos of a person of interest in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The FBI shared two pictures of the man on Facebook on Thursday, Sept. 11. Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck at around 12:10 p.m. MDT during a rally on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The man in the FBI photos is wearing a dark baseball cap, sunglasses, a black long-sleeve shirt with a US flag design on it, and dark-colored pants. He is seen walking up a staircase in one picture and doesn't appear to have any facial hair. The FBI is offering a reward of up t…
Arlington, VA
News
New Details Revealed About Suspect In Charlie Kirk's Killing As Manhunt Intensifies
Authorities have released more information about the suspect wanted in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot in the neck at around 12:10 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The 31-year-old was holding a rally on the campus in Orem, Utah, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. Social media videos show Kirk collapsing after a single shot was fired. He was rushed to a hospital by private vehicle and later pronounced dead, his spokesperson told The New York Times. Investigators said security footage captured a person in dark clothes …
Bel Air, MD
Police & Fire
Mass Stabbing At Walmart Leaves 11 Injured — Suspect Taken Down Inside Store: Sheriff
A Michigan man is facing terrorism charges after police say he stabbed 11 people in a horrifying attack at a Walmart on Saturday afternoon. Bradford James Gille, 42, of Elkden, was arrested after allegedly walking into the store in Garfield Township around 4:45 p.m. on July 26 and using a folding knife to stab multiple people at random, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office. Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multiple stabbing incident at the Wal-Mart in Traverse City. The suspect is in custody, details are limited at this time.A PIO is in route t…
Yonkers, NY
Politics
Cast Your Vote Now: Too Early For 2028 Presidential Race Picks? Not According To Oddsmakers
For most Americans, the 2024 presidential election just wrapped up, but for bookmakers, the 2028 race is already heating up. While political insiders might say it’s too soon to speculate, oddsmakers are busy crunching numbers — and their latest predictions suggest a competitive field with some familiar names. According to Star Sports, Vice President JD Vance currently leads the betting market with 11/4 odds (26.7 percent), making him the early Republican favorite. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr.’s odds of winning the presidency in 2028 have improved significantly in recent months. Once c…
Bridgeport, CT
Politics
Harris Expected To Name Running Mate In Campaign Video Within 24 Hours: Report
Kamala Harris is expected to name her running mate in a campaign video announcement on Tuesday morning, Aug. 6, several reports say. The move is similar to how President Joe Biden announced Harris as his running mate in 2020. While more than a dozen names have been floated as Harris' potential vice presidential nominee, six candidates seem most likely, Politico reported. Those are 51-year-old Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, 46-year-old Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, age 60, Transportation Secretary Pete Bu…
Lower Paxton, PA
Politics
Leaked Poll Shows Who PA Voters Want Instead Of Biden
A leaked-post Presidential debate poll states the swing state of Pennsylvania could be the election's "tipping point". In the OpenLabs poll shared in political insider groups, analysts noted that in PA President Biden is trailing former President Trump by 7.3 polling points. It also showed that approximately 10% of voters in PA remain undecided. The poll went on to consider other potential Democratic Party presidential candidates. In Pennsylvania, voters preferred the following candidates in this order — all ranking above Biden as a candidate: Governor of Michigan G…
Bedford, NY
Politics
Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Gov. Drops Out Of Congress Race
A school board member and small business owner from Northern Westchester who is also the sister of Michigan's governor has suspended her campaign to represent much of the Hudson Valley in the US Congress. Katonah resident and Democrat Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29 that she would be dropping out of the race for New York's 17th District seat. Earlier Report - Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Governor Enters Race For Congress Instead, Gereghty, a member of the Katonah-Lewisboro School Board, endorsed…
Bedford, NY
Politics
Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Governor Enters Race For Congress
A small business owner and school board member in Northern Westchester who is also the sister of Michigan's governor is kicking off a campaign to represent much of the Hudson Valley in the US Congress. Katonah resident and Democrat Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, announced her intention to run for New York's 17th District seat on Tuesday, May 5 on both social media and in a video campaign ad released online. The 17th District, which includes all or parts of Rockland, Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties, is currently represented by Republican Rep. Mike La…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Michigan State Shooter Has NJ Ties, Previous Gun Offense
The 43-year-old gunman who killed three students and wounded five at Michigan State University before turning the gun on himself Monday, Feb. 13 appears to have New Jersey ties. The shooter was identified by MSU Interim Deputy Chief Chris Rozman as Anthony McRae. According to a report by the New York Post and her obituary, McRae's late mother was born and lived in Trenton. Screenshots of McRae's Facebook profile circulating on Twitter show he listed Trenton as his hometown. McRae also apparently had local ties to one town in Mercer County, authorities said. All 3 who were killed were M…
New City, NY
Politics
Here's Where Hochul Ranks In Popularity Among Nation's Governors, New Survey Says
The early returns for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul are not great since taking over for embattled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to a newly released survey from Morning Consult. In the new survey, Hochul was ranked as the fifth-least favorable governor in the US, with less than half of those polled expressing approval of her time since taking over for Cuomo, who resigned amid multiple investigations in August. Related story - Hochul Sees Big Change In Approval, Brand-New Poll Reveals Hochul - whose polling numbers are only reflective of the time she took office beginning on Aug. 24 …
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Cuomo, Ocasio-Cortez, Clintons Among Democratic National Convention Speakers
Some prominent New York politicians are among the speakers announced for the virtual Democratic National Convention. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Clintons, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are all on the list of speakers scheduled for the convention, which will run from Monday, Aug. 17 through Thursday, Aug. 20. Cuomo is scheduled to speak on the first night of the convention along with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican. This is the second time Cuomo will speak at the conven…
Edison, NJ
News
Knuckleheads Catapult Murphy Into National Bobblehead Hall Of Fame
Gov. Phil Murphy, who has attracted national attention with his daily coronavirus briefings, is the latest governor to land a spot in the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame. From the state with the second highest number of COVID-19 cases, Murphy often uses the word "knuckleheads" at news conferences to shame any New Jerseyans failing to stay at home or social distance Hence, Murphy's new bobblehead figure displays him behind his daily briefing table with the phrase, "STAY AT HOME." A bobblehead featuring New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was unveiled last month. The bobblehead museum w…
