Gov. Tim Walz currently has a higher favorability rating than Sen. JD Vance among voters, according to a new 2024 survey on the vice presidential candidates. A new Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos survey found that Walz is favored by 39% of Americans, compared to Vance’s 32%, while 30% have an unfavorable opinion of Walz.  However, Americans may still be forming an opinion of Vice President Harris’ running mate, as...

A retired inspector in the New York Police Department running as a Republican for a key Hudson Valley congressional district dismissed characterizations of her service after controversy erupted Thursday over her conduct on the force.   Alison Esposito, through her campaign, pushed back after documents surfaced regarding her involvement in two controversial arrests. One incident included an allegation that she and another officer were involved in a situation where...

The Illinois State Comptroller Office has stopped some funds being allocated to the Village of Dolton over its alleged failure to submit financial records, the latest twist in an ongoing saga where controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard has been accused of misdeeds, excessive spending and allegations of corruption. The move comes amid reports that the self-described “supermayor” reappointed a fired deputy police chief to lead the department after he was...