Author: Stephanie Gauthier

In his new biography, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell expressed his true thoughts on Trump after the 2020 elections, including calling him “stupid and ill-tempered”.

Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-Pres. Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered," a “despicable human being" and a “narcissist,” according to excerpts from a new biography of the Senate Republican leader. https://t.co/JnrgeYbeUS

— ABC News (@ABC) October 17, 2024

The book, The Price of Power, will be published on October 29, a week before Election Day, and is written by Michael Tackett, a journalist and vice president in the Washington bureau of the Associated Press.

The book chronicles nearly three decades of Mitch McConnell’s political life. But it’s the passages about his comments on Donald Trump that attract particular attention.

McConnell is quoted as saying that Trump is “incapable of determining where his own interests lie”.

According to McConnell’s comments on Donald Trump’s defeat in 2020, for a “narcissist like him”, this defeat would have been “really hard to accept”. He also reportedly pointed out that there was a real difference between Trump’s behavior before and after the results that saw Joe Biden prevail:

“His behavior since the election has been even worse, by far, than it was before, because he has no filter now at all.”

Mitch McConnell’s frustrations with Trump reportedly began long before his attempts to steal the election. He reportedly called Trump a “despicable human” as Trump blocked aid for Americans to fight the coronavirus, despite bipartisan support. McConnell was furious to see him refuse this aid “desperately needed by the American people”.

At 82, McConnell, who has experienced worrying health episodes in recent months, including suddenly remaining motionless and silent for several minutes at several press conferences, announced this year that he would step down from the Republican leadership after the elections, but would complete his term in the Senate in 2026.

It’s worth remembering that despite his many negative comments about Donald Trump, McConnell still supported him in the current election, choosing to put the party ahead of the country.

According to the Israeli police, DNA tests and dental records confirm the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during an Israeli operation in Gaza on October 17.

The announcement was commented on by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

NEW: Israeli officials said Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israel Defense Forces in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday. https://t.co/xOZgZAcH5g

— Axios (@axios) October 17, 2024

Yahya Sinwar was reportedly killed in a attack after an Israeli tank fired on a house in the early hours of Thursday morning.

According to an Israel Defense Forces radio station, the army spotted “suspicious movement” on the second floor of a building, and a drone sent after the assault vehicle was fired reportedly detected Sinwar’s body.

Following the announcement, Joe Biden, who is visiting Germany, said:

“This is a good day for Israel, for the United States and for the world.”

The President also indicated that he would soon meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu to congratulate him, discuss ways to return the hostages to their families and bring an end to this war, which has caused so much destruction to innocent people.

Kamala Harris said, “It’s time for tomorrow to begin” and pointed out that the death of Sinwar, considered by Israel to be the main architect of the deadly terrorist attack on October 7, 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza, represents an opportunity “to finally end the war in Gaza”.

She stressed the need to guarantee Israel’s security, the release of hostages, an end to suffering in Gaza, and that the Palestinian people can realize their right to dignity, security, freedom and self-determination.

Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the assassination of the Hamas leader by saying that “evil has suffered a heavy blow”, but he still seems far from the position of peace that many, including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, want to see as soon as possible.

Netanyahu also added that despite Sinwar’s death, “the task ahead of us is not yet complete.”

Trump made a strange, even zany statement at another Town Hall, broadcasted on Fox News in Georgia, where he proclaimed himself the “father of in vitro fertilization”.

.@ralphreed of @FaithandFreedom tells @kasie he's "comfortable" with Donald Trump's position on abortion and recent comments declaring himself the "father of IVF." pic.twitter.com/XmjR9D8j0U

— CNN This Morning with Kasie Hunt (@CNNThisMorning) October 16, 2024

The phrase has caused frustration among many observers, given that he is primarily responsible for the appointment of ultraconservative justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, disrupting IVF services in some states that had stringent laws in place following that controversial Supreme Court decision.

In front of an all-female audience, Trump declared the Republican Party to be “the party of in vitro fertilization”, no less.

Trump seems otherwise unconcerned about his responsibility in the national conflict over abortion and reproductive rights.

These rights have been severely tested by controversial laws, notably in Alabama, where embryos are considered human beings, placing a heavy burden on patients and medical teams in the field.

Remember that Trump has been trying for some time to tone down his rhetoric on abortion, which has become a major issue in the current election.

He recently declared that he would veto a possible federal ban on abortion, having previously remained expressly silent on the subject.

Doubts persist despite his attempts to reassure on the subject. Indeed, several people tipped to hold positions in a possible government under Trump are among those who contributed to the infamous 900+ page “Project 2025” document.

This document proposes a total ban on abortion, as well as a ban on assisted fertilization methods and all contraceptive methods, including the pill and condoms.

Mark Robinson, the controversial Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina, is suing CNN for $50 million in damages for disclosing his alleged racist comments published on an adult site and forum.

BREAKING: North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson has sued CNN over its recent report alleging he made explicit racial and sexual posts on a pornography website’s message board. https://t.co/56aDKS4B42

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 15, 2024

In a shock report broadcast on September 19, CNN revealed that it had discovered an account on an adult site linked to Robinson, indicating that he had posted explicit racist and sexual comments on the site’s forum.

Robinson called the report “irresponsible and defamatory” and is seeking $50 million in damages for defamation in a complaint filed in Wake County Superior Court.

In his complaint, Robinson claims that CNN published this information when it was already known that his email had been compromised by several data breaches.

According to CNN, Robinson wrote several messages between 2008 and 2012 on the forum of site Nude Africa, on which he allegedly referred to himself as a “perv” and a “Black Nazi“, among other things, and expressed support for the reinstatement of slavery.

In other messages, according to CNN, he stated that he used to watch women changing in the locker room when he was younger.

KFile: North Carolina's GOP nominee for governor said he was a "black NAZI!" who supported slavery in a series of online comments over a decade ago https://t.co/jg9dWwyA3c

— CNN (@CNN) September 19, 2024

It should be remembered that since this news was posted, Republicans, including Trump, have distanced themselves from the election campaign of Robinson, an ultra-conservative candidate with controversial remarks, who was previously a favorite of the ex-president, despite the fact that he denied being the author of these messages.

CNN, for its part, claimed that several pieces of evidence established a direct link between Robinson and the site, including the use of the same personal e-mail.

As rival Donald Trump pulled out of his CBS 60 Minutes interview, Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamalah Harris was questioned intensely by Bill Whitaker on several topics important to voters, including her economic plan, border security, foreign relations and gun ownership.

Harris, who was roundly criticized by the opposing party for not doing an interview, made a point of pointing out to voters at the end of the interview that even if she had participated, they should ask themselves what it means to them that Trump chose not to participate in the interview himself.

Kamala Harris for weeks was criticized for avoiding tough questions that came with long-form traditional media interviews. In an interview with CBS News’ “60 Minutes” that aired on Monday evening, she faced many of them all at once. https://t.co/rpxUj54DtR

— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 8, 2024

With the election less than a month away, Kamala Harris has embarked on an extensive media campaign to address voters and get a head start in her very close race against former President Donald Trump.

The Vice President was subjected to intense questioning on a variety of topics, including the Biden administration’s approach to border security during her tenure.

She noted that immigration was a long-standing problem and that the number of illegal border crossings had recently declined. Harris also stressed the need for Congress to act…

…a Congress whose progress is blocked by Republican decisions, let’s not forget.

Also asked about the conflicts in the Middle East, Kamala Harris declared that this war must end, while asserting that Israel had the right to defend itself. She also said that too many innocent Palestinians had lost their lives in the conflict.

Regarding the U.S. relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu, she stressed the importance of the alliance between the American people and the Israeli people.

Although the economy is improving, the cost of groceries remains high, according to Kamala Harris, who said that this problem must be forward. She added that, as part of her plan, measures are planned to bring down the price of groceries.

She also pointed out that unemployment in the United States is currently historically low among all population groups, and that the economy is thriving according to all macroeconomic indicators.

When asked how she planned to fund her various economic plans, which could add $3 trillion to the federal deficit over the next decade-an amount that remains lower than Donald Trump’s proposal, that said, and which includes the child tax credit, the first-time homebuyer credit and financial assistance to start a small business-Harris stressed that it was time for the wealthiest among us to pay our fair share of taxes.

Kamala Harris said there are many leaders in Congress who understand that Trump’s tax cuts have significantly increased our federal deficit.

Asked whether or not Congress would approve her proposals, Harris said she sees herself as both a staunch public servant and a capitalist, while also being aware of the limits of government.

She added that many people in Congress know exactly what she’s talking about, and that their constituents do too.

This in-depth interview will certainly be useful for voters who want to get to know the vice-president better before making their choice for the election. Every topic is covered, and the full interview can be viewed on CBS’s 60 Minutes website.

Elon Musk made headlines by joining former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump survived an assassination attempt. This event was immediately followed by the announcement of Elon Musk’s support.

Musk arrived at the rally wearing a black MAGA cap. He strangely jumped on stage several times before addressing the crowd and referring to himself as “Dark MAGA”.

Billionaire tech executive Elon Musk spoke at a rally for Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president survived an assassination attempt in July. pic.twitter.com/j0khkrruCq

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 6, 2024

Elon Musk’s enthusiastic attitude, which included jumping near the podium to galvanize supporters for the 2024 presidential elections, was described as “bizarre” online.

Numerous comments on the subject quickly went viral, including on his own social network X (formerly Twitter).

This is the first time Musk has appeared in public alongside Trump since the billionaire voiced his support at an event hosted by Trump, cementing their political alliance. Musk even affirmed his full allegiance by declaring himself “Dark MAGA”.

The expression “Dark MAGA” is also used by far-right groups to refer to Trump supporters who wish to see Trump as an authoritarian leader capable of heroically restoring America by any means necessary.

Memes depicting Trump as the Terminator, Rambo or savior Jesus, as well as portraits depicting him in heroic fashion, mainly come from this movement.

Indeed, Musk emphasized this in his speech, stating that the true test of Trump’s character lies in his behavior under pressure, particularly after his assassination attempt, and his bravery. Musk, who is spreading more misinformation online than ever before, claims that Trump is the only one capable of fighting back against the Democrats who seek to suppress their freedoms of speech, their right to bear arms and their right to vote. In an alarming tone, he argues that the only person capable of saving future elections is Trump.

Nothing less…

CNN deployed several journalists, including Anderson Cooper, to various Florida towns to provide live coverage of the arrival of the powerful Hurricane Milton.

During his report, Cooper expressed his surprise at the sudden intensification of the storm’s winds and rapidly rising waters, at which point a large piece of debris hit him in the face.

CNN's Anderson Cooper Smacked by Flying Debris Covering Hurricane Milton | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/rl405bjOOg

— TMZ (@TMZ) October 10, 2024

The consequences could have been serious for the CNN reporter, who was not injured by the debris of unknown material that struck him.

Cooper reacted to being hit in the face during his live report, before continuing his description of events as if nothing had happened.

However, a few moments later, another piece of debris, this time made of Styrofoam and carried along by the storm, fell at his feet. Anderson Cooper was able to pick it up to show CNN viewers.

The CNN star then moved to a safer location, but video of the incident quickly went viral on social networks.

Milton left a trail of destruction along Florida’s west coast from the evening of October 9, but also affected the east coast, where several unfortunately fatal tornadoes occurred.

This powerful Category 3 storm made landfall at Siesta Key in the evening, bringing heavy rain and winds that caused power outages and extensive damage across much of Florida.

While many people had to obey evacuation notices, some brave and some foolhardy braved the storm, including journalists, of course, but also many amateur storm chasers sharing their images on social networks.

In it, Bob Woodward makes a number of explosive revelations about what President Joe Biden is alleged to have said in private about Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu… but one name in particular catches the eye: Biden is said to have voiced harsh criticism of his former running mate, Barack Obama.

According to CNN, which obtained a copy of the book War, written by the famous investigative journalist who revealed the Watergate scandal, Joe Biden, while in the midst of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia following the violent invasion orchestrated by Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022, reportedly expressed harsh criticism of a former decision by Barack Obama dating back to 2014, during the invasion of Crimea.

Russia’s invasion of Crimea began in February 2014, when Russian forces took control of the peninsula. This action was widely condemned by the international community, which imposed sanctions on Moscow, but without further measures.

Crimea was quickly annexed in March, and Joe Biden now blames then-President Barack Obama for doing nothing to prevent this seizure of Ukrainian territory by Vladimir Putin.

In the face of the devastation left by the Russian attack on Ukrainian territory, Joe Biden has criticized former President Barack Obama’s handling of Vladimir Putin’s 2014 invasion of Crimea, claiming that Obama never took Putin seriously as a real threat.

“Barack never took Putin seriously,” he reportedly said.

According to CNN, Woodward’s book also reveals that Joe Biden wanted to make it perfectly clear from the very first days of his presidency that Kamala Harris was certainly the qualified candidate ready to replace him at any moment.

Biden acted accordingly when he decided to withdraw from the 2024 elections, disappointed that he hadn’t sensed that Obama wanted him to take over, even though Biden himself was vice-president at the time.

In his book, Woodward reveals that Anthony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, said of Kamala Harris’s endorsement that “Biden felt like he didn’t get that from President Obama in 2016.”

Blinken added: “He was disappointed. He felt that, as vice president, this was the normal and natural order of things.”

Many more details are revealed in the book War, due for release on November 15.

According to excerpts published by CNN, which received a copy of Bob Woodward’s book War ahead of its scheduled release on October 15, Joe Biden expressed several inflammatory remarks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, or “Bibi Netanyahu”, as he likes to call him.

“What’s your strategy, man?” Biden asked Netanyahu during an April phone call, Woodward reports.

“We have to go into Rafah,” Netanyahu said.

“Bibi, you’ve got no strategy.” Biden responded.

– from @realBobWoodward's upcoming "War" https://t.co/JZh83WMhy4

— Shalom Lipner (@ShalomLipner) October 8, 2024

Woodward claims that Joe Biden expressed comments about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to one of his aides in a private conversation. Some of his remarks are said to have taken place in the spring of 2024, as Israel’s war in Gaza escalated.

In his book, Bob Woodward describes the extremely complex relationship between Biden and Netanyahu, especially after the barbaric attack of October 7, 2023, in which more than 1,200 men, women and children, including 46 Americans, were killed by Hamas, and Netanyahu’s initiation of the war on Gaza.

During a discussion between the two leaders in April, Joe Biden reportedly asked Netanyahu about his strategy regarding the conflict.

The Prime Minister reportedly replied that Rafah had to be entered, and Biden retorted: “Bibi, you don’t have a plan”.

While, according to Woodward, Biden managed to curb some of Netanyahu’s offensives in response to an Iranian missile attack on Israel, he reportedly grew frustrated that the Israeli prime minister would act despite his advice to do nothing.

He reportedly called Netanyahu a “liar” in a private conversation after the latter decided to enter Rafah.

In another trade, Biden is also said to have referred to the world’s growing perception of Netanyahu in the face of the brutal intensity of the conflict, declaring “Bibi, what the f*ck?” and recalling that the world’s perception of Israel is increasingly that of a “rogue actor“.

According to another private conversation described in the book, Joe Biden said of Netanyahu:

“That son of a b*tch, Bibi Netanyahu, he’s a bad guy. He’s a bad f*cking guy!”

The book War by Bob Woodward, the investigative journalist renowned for exposing the Watergate scandal that led to Richard Nixon’s resignation, will be available from October 15.

It also reveals a great deal about Donald Trump… but we’ll come back to that later.

“That f*cking Putin”.

These are the words Joe Biden allegedly uttered to his advisers in the Oval Office shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, according to what is reported in renowned journalist Bob Woodward’s new book, War.

New: CNN has obtained an early copy of Bob Woodward’s new book which reveals stunning new behind the scenes conversations and interactions between Biden, Trump, Putin, Netanyahu and Harris among others… including conversations between Trump and Putin 🧵 https://t.co/fe0bg02pql

— Jamie Gangel (@jamiegangel) October 8, 2024

As CNN obtained a copy of the book by Woodward, the famed investigative journalist best known for exposing the Watergate scandal that led to Richard Nixon’s resignation, several behind-the-scenes revelations about the Oval Office emerged.

These include President Joe Biden’s reaction and comments following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

In private statements, the president didn’t hesitate to express his opinion on who was responsible for this war, which began on February 24, 2022, just days after the close of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

According to Woodward, Joe Biden told his close advisors:

“Putin is evil. We’re dealing with the epitome of evil.”

Bob Woodward’sWar will be available from October 15, and it contains many more revelations about Biden… but also about Donald Trump.