Author: Khaleda Rahman
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has demanded the resignation of FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell amid backlash over the agency’s response to Hurricane Helene. The storm, which wreaked havoc across six states and claimed over 200 lives, has sparked criticism from Republicans and affected residents. Former President Trump and his allies have falsely claimed that FEMA is diverting disaster relief funds to aid migrants instead of storm victims. Greene, a Georgia Republican, is adamant about holding Criswell accountable, vowing to subject her to scrutiny akin to that experienced by former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Despite allegations against FEMA, the agency has…
Former president Donald Trump sparked controversy by questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’s identity, claiming she only promoted her Indian heritage until recently. Harris, who is of Jamaican and Indian descent, identifies as both Asian and Black. She is the first Black and South Asian vice president and could become the first woman of color to lead a major party’s presidential ticket. Indian American voters, a crucial demographic, have shown support for Harris, with efforts like South Asian Women for Harris raising funds and mobilizing voters. Mobilizing Key Battlegrounds Indian Americans, the largest Asian American group, demonstrate a strong mobilization effect…
In a recent poll, President Joe Biden’s support among Black voters in Pennsylvania is on the decline, posing a challenge as he gears up for a tough reelection battle in November. Despite winning a significant portion of Black votes in 2020, a Marist Poll published on Wednesday revealed that Biden has lost considerable support within this demographic in Pennsylvania. While he had the backing of 92% of Black voters in the previous election, the new survey shows that only 68% are currently supporting or leaning towards him, with 23% opting for Trump. Additionally, 4% of Black voters are supporting Robert…
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has denounced a neo-Nazi rally in her state over the weekend. The rally, which took place at South Dakota’s State Capitol building, saw a group display a Nazi flag. The Governor stated on social media that the group attempted to rally without a permit and were subsequently removed by Highway Patrol officers. Noem firmly declared, “Nazis are not welcome here in South Dakota,” emphasizing the state’s commitment to freedom and rejecting all forms of hatred, including Nazism. This story is developing and will be updated. Newsweek/Getty Uncommon Knowledge Newsweek…