Only the ‘Lord Almighty’ could oust him from race, Biden says in ABC interview
The 22-minute interview was closely watched by Democrats concerned about the president’s ability to serve another four years. Read more
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Trump advisers call for U.S. nuclear weapons testing if he’s elected
At the Cold War’s end, in 1992, the United States gave up the explosive testing of nuclear arms and eventually talked other atomic powers into doing likewise. Read more
Mocking Trump, Biden tells Wisconsin rally he’s staying in the race
Biden said he was thankful for the support of Vice President Kamala Harris, who has emerged as a top choice to replace him were he to drop out of the race. Read more
Biden stumbles over his words as he tries to steady campaign
Ammar Moussa, a spokesperson for Biden’s campaign, criticized the news media for making note of the president’s stumbles. Read more
Biden tells governors he needs more sleep, less work at night
The president told the governors, some of whom were at the White House while others participated virtually, that he was staying in the race. Read more
Tow company remains silent on overcharges
City officials say Aiea-based All Island Wreckers Inc., also doing business as All Island Towing, committed “inappropriate charges” for towing services, following an audit of 782 invoices issued between January 2023 and June 2023. Read more
Trump keeps low profile while Biden faces furor over candidacy
Trump’s relative self-restraint has given Republican strategists hope that he’ll be able to avoid pitfalls of his own making through the campaign’s final four months. Read more
Trump widens lead after Biden’s debate debacle, Times/Siena poll finds
Trump now leads Biden 49% to 43% among likely voters nationally, a 3-point swing toward the Republican from just a week earlier, before the debate. Read more
Cash crunch squeezes Kennedy amid costly fight for ballot spots
Fundraising has slowed, and the campaign has become reliant on Kennedy’s wealthy running mate, Nicole Shanahan, who last month put $2.5 million more into their campaign. Read more
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Kamala Harris seen as top Democratic contender if Biden drops out
In a Reuters/Ipsos poll, Harris trailed Trump by one percentage point, a difference that was within the poll’s 3.5 percentage point margin of error and a showing statistically as strong as Biden’s. Read more
Biden’s lapses said to be increasingly common, worrisome
The recent moments of disorientation generated concern among advisers and allies alike. Read more
Honolulu Council proposes city-led gambling task force
The Honolulu Police Department says there are 100 gaming rooms operating somewhere on Oahu each day. Read more
Biden to reassure Democratic governors after shaky debate
Another source said Biden would also meet with leaders from Capitol Hill this week as he seeks to shore up support among party stalwarts and tamp down talk that he should step aside. Read more
Trump hush money sentencing delayed due to immunity decision
The sentencing had previously been set for July 11, days before the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee on July 15. Read more
Gov. Josh Green signs 16 bills, protecting keiki and kupuna
State officials have new tools to protect children and seniors in Hawaii from harm under several bills signed into law. Read more
HART board looks to hire PR firm to improve its image
Some of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s board members say it’s time to improve the public image surrounding the nearly $10 billion Skyline project. Read more
Steve Bannon reports to prison after a final podcast episode
Bannon ost his last-ditch bid to avoid incarceration on Friday, when the Supreme Court denied a request to postpone the sentence. Read more
Top Democrats rule out replacing Biden amid calls for him to quit race
Biden’s family were urging him to stay in the race and keep fighting, the New York Times reported. Read more
Supreme Court in Trump ruling declares ex-presidents have immunity for official acts
The court sent the case back to a lower court, ruling that former presidents are shielded from prosecution for actions they take within their constitutional authority. Read more
City Council’s affordable rental housing bill advances
A bill meant to give private developers of affordable rental housing greater financial incentives to build is moving forward — but with a change to post- construction grant amounts meant to spur completion of more units above or below 300 square feet in size. Read more
Bill on traffic violations may face governor’s veto
House Bill 2526 was introduced by House Speaker Scott Saiki (D, Ala Moana-Kakaako-Downtown) following the Feb. 15, 2023, collision that took the life of Sara Yara as she was walking in a marked crosswalk on Kapiolani Boulevard on her way to school. Read more
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