Ohio GOP Faces Monday Deadline as Max Miller Controversy Clouds Race
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republicans in Ohio have until the end of Monday to replace their congressional candidate, Max Miller, following allegations of domestic abuse, a deadline that cou…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republicans in Ohio have until
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republicans in Ohio have until the end of Monday to replace their congressional candidate, Max Miller, following allegations of domestic abuse, a deadline that could force a last-minute scramble before the filing cutoff.
Miller, who is running for the state's 7th Congressional District, has denied the accusations, which were brought to light by a former girlfriend. Party officials are weighing whether to pressure him to step aside or risk a divisive primary that could weaken their chances in the general election.
Meanwhile, the White House announced a leadership change: Will Scharf, currently serving as staff secretary, will become White House counsel and assistant to the president, effective September 1. Scharf, who played a key role in securing approval for the $400 million White House ballroom renovation, will succeed David Warrington, who is departing for the private sector after serving as Trump's personal counsel and a lawyer for his 2024 campaign.
In other political news, Representative Alexandria Ocasi…
In other political news, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York revealed on Instagram that she is planning to freeze her eggs, a personal decision she said was about gaining control over her life. The 36-year-old progressive lawmaker shared the news over the weekend, sparking a conversation about fertility and career choices in politics.
In Michigan, Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed responded to a social media post by former President Donald Trump that contrasted their families. Trump shared an image showing himself and Melania Trump alongside a photo of El-Sayed and his wife, Sarah Jukaku, who wears a hijab, with a caption reading "Two VERY DIFFERENT America's." El-Sayed, who is Muslim, turned the comparison into a call for economic justice, saying he would fight inequality while Trump profits at the expense of working families.
On a lighter note, Taylor Swift's music has been pulled from videos posted by Trump's campaign and the White House, which had used her songs to mock the pop star. A recent TikTok post featuring Trump and the first lady watching fireworks was set to Swift's track "August," but the audio was later removed, likely due to copyright complaints from the singer's label.