82 Days Out: The State of play in Arizona, Wisconsin, & the HBCU vote | Battleground EP 12
Arizona's Doug Ducey stuns with a Trump endorsement - we'll dive into the surprising backstory. In Wisconsin, a Trump-backed candidate faces the voters, while Dems celebrate blocking GOP power grabs. Plus, Kamala Harris leans into her HBCU roots. Can black colleges and sororities swing the swing states? SE Cupp unpacks it all in this episode of Battleground.
Arizona's Doug Ducey stuns with a Trump endorsement - we'll dive into the surprising backstory. In Wisconsin, a Trump-backed candidate faces the voters, while Dems celebrate blocking GOP power grabs. Plus, Kamala Harris leans into her HBCU roots. Can black colleges and sororities swing the swing states? SE Cupp unpacks it all in this episode of Battleground.
Cook County Jail seizes drug-soaked paper containing 'tranq' and ecstasy, among other drugs
Multiple pieces of drug-soaked paper were seized from a person in custody at the Cook County Jail last month.
Multiple pieces of drug-soaked paper were seized from a person in custody at the Cook County Jail last month.
Judge denies Trump's recusal bid for a third time
For a third time, Former President Trump has lost his bid to remove the judge in his Manhattan criminal case.
For a third time, Former President Trump has lost his bid to remove the judge in his Manhattan criminal case.
Thousands of volunteers set to work Chicago DNC
They're being called the "lifeblood" of the convention. Thousands of volunteers will be helping out at the DNC next week, ranging in age from 16 to 100.
They're being called the "lifeblood" of the convention. Thousands of volunteers will be helping out at the DNC next week, ranging in age from 16 to 100.
Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks to push out CPS CEO, sources say
Sources confirmed that Mayor Brandon Johnson began interviewing new candidates to replace current CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Wednesday. The move came after the Chicago Teachers Union and Martinez bumped heads over funding for the district.
Sources confirmed that Mayor Brandon Johnson began interviewing new candidates to replace current CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Wednesday. The move came after the Chicago Teachers Union and Martinez bumped heads over funding for the district.
What will VP Harris focus her campaign on?
Since entering the race, VP Kamala Harris has flipped on a number of topics.
Since entering the race, VP Kamala Harris has flipped on a number of topics.
Americans give Harris advantage on honesty and discipline, Trump slightly stronger on immigration: poll
A new poll reveals that similar shares of people believe Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have the right vision for the nation, can win the presidential election and manage a crisis.
A new poll reveals that similar shares of people believe Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have the right vision for the nation, can win the presidential election and manage a crisis.
Fact-checking Tim Walz's COVID-19 lockdown protocols
No, the National Guard didn’t enforce Minnesota's COVID-19 curfew with paintball guns, despite what a recent viral video claims.
No, the National Guard didn’t enforce Minnesota's COVID-19 curfew with paintball guns, despite what a recent viral video claims.
Cook County man sentenced for drug-induced homicide in 2021 overdose death
A Cook County man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the drug-induced homicide of a Carol Stream man who died after overdosing on fentanyl and heroin in 2021.
A Cook County man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the drug-induced homicide of a Carol Stream man who died after overdosing on fentanyl and heroin in 2021.
Biden announces $150M for cancer research
President Joe Biden, alongside first lady Jill Biden, delivered remarks Tuesday in New Orleans addressing his revamped "Cancer Moonshot" program, which seeks to cut the cancer death rate in the U.S. by about half over the next 25 years.
President Joe Biden, alongside first lady Jill Biden, delivered remarks Tuesday in New Orleans addressing his revamped "Cancer Moonshot" program, which seeks to cut the cancer death rate in the U.S. by about half over the next 25 years.
Close contest between Trump and Harris in this battleground state turned red: poll
A new poll suggests former President Trump holds a slim five-point advantage over Vice President Harris in the battle for Florida's 30 electoral votes.
A new poll suggests former President Trump holds a slim five-point advantage over Vice President Harris in the battle for Florida's 30 electoral votes.
Possible migrant surge in Chicago ahead of DNC
Migrant advocates in Chicago are gearing up for a possible influx of asylum seekers as the Democratic National Convention approaches, despite a recent decline in the number of bus drop-offs in the area.
Migrant advocates in Chicago are gearing up for a possible influx of asylum seekers as the Democratic National Convention approaches, despite a recent decline in the number of bus drop-offs in the area.
UAW files federal labor charges against Trump, Musk
United Auto Workers union filed a lawsuit against former president Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Tuesday after threatening workers' rights during an interview on Monday night.
United Auto Workers union filed a lawsuit against former president Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Tuesday after threatening workers' rights during an interview on Monday night.
CPD, Secret Service confident in safety plans for upcoming DNC
CPD Supt. Larry Snelling and Derek Mayer from the Secret Service reassured the public about their confidence in the safety plans in place, including being able to manage what could be tens of thousands of people joining rallies and marches outside the convention.
CPD Supt. Larry Snelling and Derek Mayer from the Secret Service reassured the public about their confidence in the safety plans in place, including being able to manage what could be tens of thousands of people joining rallies and marches outside the convention.
Trump and Harris’ plans to end taxes on tips may sound good to some, but may be tough to do
Trump and Harris agree on the policy to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips. But experts say there’s a reason Congress hasn’t already made the change.
Trump and Harris agree on the policy to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips. But experts say there’s a reason Congress hasn’t already made the change.
Cyber attack delays Trump interview on X, Musk says
Election security is top of mind for U.S. officials. The FBI is investigating reported cyber attacks on both the Trump and Harris campaigns and a potential cyber attack is also being blamed for nearly shuting down the former president's interview with Elon Musk on "X" Monday.
Election security is top of mind for U.S. officials. The FBI is investigating reported cyber attacks on both the Trump and Harris campaigns and a potential cyber attack is also being blamed for nearly shuting down the former president's interview with Elon Musk on "X" Monday.
Cook County issues disaster proclamation after record number of tornadoes in July, more than $5M in damages
Cook County issued a disaster proclamation Monday in response to the record number of tornadoes that hit the Chicago area in mid-July.
Cook County issued a disaster proclamation Monday in response to the record number of tornadoes that hit the Chicago area in mid-July.
UAW sues Donald Trump and Elon Musk, accusing them of pushing to fire striking workers
Donald Trump and Elon Musk had a 2 hour conversation Monday night, where they touched on several subjects from immigration to Ukraine. At one point, the two talked punishing workers who are on strike.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk had a 2 hour conversation Monday night, where they touched on several subjects from immigration to Ukraine. At one point, the two talked punishing workers who are on strike.
Trump slams Harris in X interview with Elon Musk
Former President Trump returned to X Monday night to be interviewed by Elon Musk. The conversation started with a delay, but the two talked about Vice President Harris and inflation.
Former President Trump returned to X Monday night to be interviewed by Elon Musk. The conversation started with a delay, but the two talked about Vice President Harris and inflation.
Elon Musk, Donald Trump talk about assassination attempt, immigration during X interview
Elon Musk posted on X that the platform was under a “massive" DDOS, or denial-of-service attack, which is a federal criminal act that involves flooding a site with data in order to overwhelm it and knock it offline.
Elon Musk posted on X that the platform was under a “massive" DDOS, or denial-of-service attack, which is a federal criminal act that involves flooding a site with data in order to overwhelm it and knock it offline.