‘Alarm bells ringing’: Oz struggles push GOP to offer alternative path to Senate takeover

During a donor call last week focused on Senate races nationwide, NRSC officials discussed Oz’s poor performance in the polls, including its high unfavorable ratings, a person told Reuters. the call. “It was a wake-up call,” the person said, adding that Oz’s poor image among voters “really scares everyone.” On the call, NRSC officials sought … Read more

CNN Exclusive: Russian officials have called for the addition of a convicted murderer to the Griner/Whelan prisoner exchange

The Russians communicated the request to the United States earlier this month via an informal feedback channel used by the spy agency, known as the FSB, that they wanted Vadim Krasikov released in addition to Victor Bout, the sources said. Krasikov was found guilty in December of murdering former Chechen fighter Zelimkhan “Tornike” Khangoshvili in … Read more

Kentucky floods kill at least 16 as governor warns toll will be ‘much higher’

National Guard-backed search and rescue teams on Friday searched for people missing in record flooding that wiped out entire communities in some of America’s poorest places. KentuckyThe governor said at least 16 people had died, a toll he expected to rise as the rain continued to fall. Governor Andy Beshear said at least six children … Read more