Elon Musk’s X comes as Alex Jones affiliate tries to stop sale of Infowars – National
A company affiliated with the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones asked…
Elon Musk’s X comes as Alex Jones affiliate tries to stop sale of Infowars – National
A company affiliated with the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones asked a federal judge on Monday to disqualify an offer from the satirical media outlet The Onion buys Infowars from Jones at a bankruptcy auction, alleging fraud and collusion.
First United American Companies, affiliated with a Jones website that sells dietary supplements, was the only other bidder at the recent auction, offering US$3.5 million. In a filing with federal bankruptcy court in Houston, a lawyer for the company asked the judge to declare it the winning bidder instead of The onion.
The attorney, Walter Cicack, claimed the bankruptcy trustee overseeing the auction improperly colluded with The Onion and the families of the victims in the case. Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut by naming The Onion as the successful bidder. Cicack also alleged the trustee violated sales rules set by the judge and said the company’s cash offer was twice that of The Onion.
FILE – Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones speaks to the media after arriving at the federal courthouse for a hearing before a bankruptcy judge Friday, June 14, 2024, in Houston.
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The bankruptcy auctions took place last week as part of the liquidation of Jones’ assets, including Infowars. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to Sandy Hook families and other creditors. Jones filed for bankruptcy in 2022 after being ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion in defamation lawsuits filed by the families for speaking out about the 2012 shootings that killed 20 children and six educators. a hoax staged by actors to increase gun control.
Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion’s parent company, Chicago-based Global Tetrahedron, released a statement Monday through a spokesperson.
“We’re obviously disappointed that he’s going on a rampage creating conspiracies, but we’re also not surprised,” he said, referring to Jones.
The bankruptcy trustee appointed to oversee the sale, Christopher Murray, declined to comment Monday. The Sandy Hook families’ attorney, Christopher Mattei, also declined to comment.
In a response filed in court later Monday, Murray called the allegations “baseless.” He said First United American’s motion to disqualify The Onion was “an inappropriate attempt by a disappointed bidder to influence an otherwise fair and open auction process.”
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Murray also wrote: “Having failed in its earlier efforts to intimidate the trustee and his advisors into accepting its lower offer, FUAC now alleges, without evidence, collusion and bad faith in an attempt to induce the court in error and to disqualify its only competitor in the auction. .”
Murray filed separate court papers Monday asking the judge to approve the sale of Infowars to The Onion.
An additional step to resolve in the sale came last week, when lawyers for X Corp., the group created by Elon Musk when he bought Twitter, also filed a notice to appear in Jones’ bankruptcy case.
The filing, first reported by Mother Jones, is dated November 14 and does not disclose the purpose of X’s interest in the matterother than saying they are an interested party and have requested all relevant documents in the case.
Before Musk bought Twitter, Jones and Infowars had been banned from the platform for violation of the terms of use. However, Musk reinstated Jones once Twitter (now X) was under his control.
Collings used X to call out Jones this weekend over his claims that the auction had been formally canceled.
“Clearly, when the current operators of InfoWars began operating as a business again, they used this to falsely claim that the auction had been canceled and allege some truly outlandish things,” he wrote.
The filing Monday by First United American Companies included the official offer submitted by The Onion, revealing that it offered $1.75 million for Infowars as well as certain incentives from the Sandy Hook families who won their defamation lawsuit against Jones . The families agreed to forfeit up to 100% of their share of the proceeds from the sale of Infowars and return it to Jones’ other creditors.
With the families’ offer, Jones’ other creditors would get a total of $100,000 more than if First United American Companies bought Infowars, according to The Onion’s bidding document.
Murray told the bankruptcy judge during a court hearing Thursday that the families’ incentives made it a better deal than the Jones-affiliated company.
“The creditors ended up in a much better situation,” Murray told the judge, adding that one of his responsibilities was to maximize value for creditors.
Judge Christopher Lopez, who said he had questions about the sale process and concerns about transparency, ordered a hearing to see exactly what happened with the auction and how the trustee chose The Onion. A date for the hearing has not been set.
Jones criticized the sales process on his show and on his social media sites, calling it “rigged” and a “fraud.”
Over the weekend, Collins posted a series of comments about the auction on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“In short: we won the bid and – you won’t believe this – the old InfoWars people didn’t take it well,” he wrote.
Collins said last week that The Onion planned to turn the Infowars website into a parody site, targeting conspiracy theorists and other social media personalities while promoting gun violence prevention efforts.
Cicack also said in Monday’s court filing that the trustee inappropriately changed the bidding process “from a live auction to a secret process.” Cicack said that after the sealed bids were submitted on November 8, it was planned that there would be a round of live auctions on November 13.
But instead, he said, Murray decided to ask both bidders to submit another bid as a last and best proposal, which they did. Murray then chose from these final bids without holding a live auction. He alleged Murray violated auction rules.
Lopez’s 20-page order on sales procedures, issued in September, made such live bidding optional. And it gave Murray broad powers to proceed with the sale, including the power to reject any offer, regardless of amount, that was “contrary to the best interests” of Jones, his company and their creditors.
Cicack called the Sandy Hook families’ share of The Onion’s offering “Monopoly” as worthless money.
“It is also the product of unconscionable collusion with the Onion to ‘rig’ the auction in an effort to achieve a specific outcome desired by Connecticut families,” he wrote.
— with files from Global News
MEPs condemn alleged Iranian plot to assassinate ex-minister Irwin Cotler – National
The House of Commons on Monday condemned an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate the former Liberal justice minister. Irwin Cotler.
Members of the House unanimously supported a Bloc Québécois motion praising Cotler’s work in favor of human rights, recognizing his political contributions and condemning what he describes as death threats orchestrated by agents of a foreign regime.
The Globe and Mail first reported that the RCMP had warned Cotler on October 26 that there was an imminent threat of assassination within 48 hours, then later said the threat against him had been significantly reduced.
It indicates that Cotler, a vocal critic of the Iranian regime, has been under the protection of the RCMP since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Cotler’s office confirmed the Globe and Mail’s information to the Canadian Press.
Defense Minister Bill Blair told reporters Monday that Canada’s national security and law enforcement agencies are “doing an appropriate and necessary job to protect all Canadians, particularly parliamentarians and former parliamentarians.” “.
He said those agencies have requested “that we not comment on any particular investigation or effort they are undertaking.”
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne pledged to give Cotler “all the protection that the Government of Canada can offer.”
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The RCMP declined to comment on the matter Monday. It said it based protection measures on threat and risk assessments, but did not confirm whether individuals were under protection or provide details of those measures.
Bloc MP Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe said in a statement to the House that Cotler “incurred the wrath of the Iranian regime” by calling for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be listed as an entity terrorist. The government did so in June, after months of mounting political pressure.
Brunelle-Duceppe also condemned the “growing temptation of foreign powers to commit political assassinations on Canadian and Quebec soil.”
In a statement released Monday, B’nai Brith Canada called the plot “an attack on Canada’s democratic values and sovereignty” and said it should serve as a wake-up call.
“Canada must act now to combat extremism, mitigate foreign interference and protect its citizens from those who seek to undermine the sanctity of our democracy.
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Former Nova Scotia NDP candidate runs as independent after being criticized for his posts in Israel – Halifax
A former Nova Scotia NDP candidate, criticized for his social media posts about Israel, is now running as an independent in the Nov. 26 provincial election.
Elections Nova Scotia is fielding Tammy Jakeman as an independent candidate for Eastern Passage, the riding south of Halifax that she represented for the NDP.
The NDP announced earlier this month that Jakeman no longer ran for the party in Eastern Passage, after the Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs claimed she had posted “hurtful” messages.
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In a press release, the center shared screenshots of a social media account with Jakeman’s name, including a post responding to the Auschwitz memorial claiming that Israel was responsible for the deaths of children in Gaza.
The account appeared to have been deleted and Jakeman did not respond to a request for comment at the time.
Jakeman ran unsuccessfully for the NDP in Eastern Passage in the 2021 general election.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published November 18, 2024.
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Trudeau touts troubled carbon tax to global public, says he’s facing misinformation – National
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defends his controversial carbon pricing agenda on the global stage and argues that misinformation threatens environmental progress.
Trudeau arrived in Brazil today for the G20 leaders’ summit and spoke at a conference organized by the anti-poverty group Global Citizen.
He touted Canada’s consumer carbon tax, arguing that it is among the strongest in the world but “an easy political target” in Canada.
Trudeau acknowledged misgivings about the policy, but said it was fueled by what he called propaganda and misinformation that affordability contrasts with fighting climate change.
He said his Liberal party had already won three elections on the issue of carbon pricing, and he said the policy was “very much in question” for the next election.
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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged to reverse this policy, in favor of a “carbon tax election” to lower the cost of living.
Trudeau made the comments during a panel themed on Canada’s hosting of next year’s G7 summit, although Trudeau did not speak about the impending initiative.
Ahead of the event, his office said remarks would focus on “the economic case for climate action as well as Canada’s climate finance and international aid policies” for the G7 presidency.
Trudeau’s remarks were almost entirely about defending the carbon tax, saying it had been the subject of “propaganda, misinformation, disinformation and outright lies.”
The federal NDP and some of its provincial counterparts have distanced themselves from the policies they previously supported.
Ottawa is sending rebates to offset what people pay in carbon pricing when they buy fuel, so they don’t get any less worse off. People who take steps to reduce their fuel consumption fare even better, because they still get the same rebate but pay less in carbon pricing.
The tax applies in provinces and territories that do not have carbon pricing systems that Ottawa deems consistent with its federal objectives.
Parliamentary Budget Officer says vast majority of households receive more rebates than they pay for carbon pricing, but for most those gains are erased once broader economic factors are taken into account .
Trudeau disputed this analysis, including in his remarks on Sunday.
“It’s actually become a way to help with affordability and put more money in the pockets of people who are struggling,” he said.
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“Makes me feel like I’m someone in the world:” Animal-assisted therapy helps Manitobans – Winnipeg
The animals wait patiently at the door, wondering which of them will be harnessed and cared for by Lucy Sloan.
It’s Sweety, the miniature horse’s lucky day.
“So one of the things about Sweety is she loves it when someone scratches her,” Sloan said.
Jackson Goertzen grabs a red paintbrush and gets to work. He is part of Lil’ Steps Wellness’ Animal Assisted Therapy program.
“It helps me manage my stress, it makes me feel like there’s someone there to help me.” It makes me feel like I’m someone in the world,” Jackson said.
Lil’ Steps Wellness was founded by Sloan, a counselor, about 10 years ago after she wanted to expand her services.
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“After a serious head injury, I ended up buying two miniature horses named Peanut and Sweety and I realized all this therapeutic action that comes with having animals and so I decided to incorporate it into my work “Sloan said.
Lil’ Steps Wellness now has dozens of employees offering a number of mental health therapy services to people of all ages, with an office in Winnipeg and a farm in Saint-Malo, south of the city.
The farm is home to horses, cats, rats, sheep, goats and more, all of whom help in their own way.
“Sometimes we do grooming, talk about personal care, but we also tell a lot of stories and talk (to clients) about things that the animals have experienced that maybe they can relate to,” Monique Tellier said , animal-assisted therapist. at Lil’ Steps Wellness.
She said animal-assisted therapy can help with stress, emotional well-being, confidence and physical health.
Jackson’s mother, Brianne Goertzen, said she has noticed a big difference in her son over the past six months.
“It gives him the tools he needs to succeed, to feel better about himself, to deal with the strong emotions he’s feeling, and to be better equipped for school and for life,” Brianne said.
And Jackson couldn’t agree more.
“I would tell anyone that this therapy is some of the best you can get,” Jackson said.
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“We’re so back!” »: Taylor Swift thanks Canadian fans as Toronto race begins
Taylor Swift took his time to bring the Tour of the eras in Canada, but after her first night in Toronto, it’s clear that for Swifties, all is forgiven.
Dressed in sequins, cowboy hats and extravagant outfits making obscure references to the pop star’s lyrics, Swift’s fans gathered at the Rogers Center on Thursday to see their wildest dreams come true.
And Swift reciprocated their affection with a tireless performance that offered a generous helping of affection from the start.
“Oh Toronto, we’re so back!” she exclaimed during the first of many breaks she took throughout the night to be lulled by the overwhelming screams of the nearly 49,000 fans in the room.
Even Swift seemed stunned by Toronto’s enthusiasm, which has reached fever pitch in recent weeks with authorities changing transit routes, deploying security and enthusiastically promoting concerts and side events as a highlight for tourists.
“You turned this into something that feels like more than just a concert,” Swift said.
“The way the city of Toronto has embraced us and welcomed us, we notice all of that, and it’s encouraging.” It feels so good and is so different from any other experience I’ve had before.
Taylor Swift performs at the opening show for The Eras Tour’s Toronto dates on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
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The singer opened with “Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince” and “Cruel Summer” from her 2019 album “Lover.” It was the first of 10 mini sets in the evening that represented eras from her 11 studio albums.
For about three hours, Swift performed almost nonstop in front of a huge digital screen that projected her image into the rafters.
A stunning array of pyrotechnics and lights punctuated his performance while audience members were given LED bracelets that lit up in a sea of colors to represent each era.
Swift mixed big hits “Bad Blood,” “Cardigan” and “Blank Space” with deeper cuts, including surprise songs “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys” and “False God.”
Its first evening in Toronto marks the beginning of the end of the ambitious Eras Tour which began in March 2023 and has landed on five continents with nearly 150 performances.
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She will play two weekends, a total of six dates, at the Rogers Centre, ending November 23. The Eras tour will then head to Vancouver for three final shows at BC Place from December 6-8.
On the first night, Swift ensured that the proceedings had an unmistakable Canadian touch.
Earlier in the evening, Swift’s dancer Kameron Saunders hopped on the mic for his moment in “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”
Fans react during Taylor Swift’s opening performance at the opening show for The Eras Tour’s Toronto dates on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
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Saunders recently became a favorite among Swifties for replacing Swift’s “like ever” phrase in the song with an improvised throwback that speaks to each country’s native language. In Toronto he went with a fake Canadian accent.
“Sorry,” he proclaimed with a smirk.
Later, while launching into the “folklore” era, Swift suggested that her sweater album might be better suited to the North.
“Doesn’t it seem that the entire era of “folklore” belongs to Canada? » she asked to a roar from the audience.
“The kind of place I imagined in my mind, where the ‘folklore’ took place, is very natural: wild, beautiful nature, forests that have existed since the dawn of time. And it feels like we’re bringing the “folklore” era back where it belongs anyway.
Fans pose for a photo as they gather outside Toronto’s Rogers Center before heading to see Taylor Swift perform at the opening show for the Toronto dates of her Eras Tour on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
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Canadian fans have been waiting for over a year for Swift to come to town.
Jennifer Fetters said her young daughter Abigail crossed out the days on a calendar waiting for the moment when she would finally see Swift in the flesh.
“She told me in line that I had to pinch her because she felt like she was in a dream,” the mother said.
“We are so grateful to be here,” she added. “It’s even more exciting than Disney World.”
Tickets for Toronto dates of The Eras Tour went on sale in August 2023 and sparked a frenzy as hopeful buyers vied for pre-sale codes and jostled for spots in queues virtual events on the Ticketmaster website.
Many left empty-handed, as demand far outstripped supply and the six dates at the Rogers Center quickly sold out.
That didn’t stop superfans from coming to downtown Toronto for Swiftmania Central. Even those who didn’t have tickets gathered to sing songs, make friendship bracelets, and compliment each other on their carefully crafted outfits.
Towards the end of the show, Swift took one last moment to digest her Canadian reception, as the crowd began chanting “Taylor!” Taylor! Taylor! »
“This is why everyone loves Canadians,” she said, extending her arms to the crowd.
Taylor Swift performs during the opening show for the Toronto dates of the Eras tour, Thursday, November 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young.
Later, she added: “You made us feel very welcome in Toronto. »
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China’s Xi warns US against ‘doing the right thing’ to maintain stable relations in talks with Biden – National
The Chinese leader Xi Jinping last met with U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday, but he was already eyeing President-elect Donald Trump and his “America First” policy, saying Beijing “is ready to work with a new U.S. administration.”
During their interviews on the sidelines of the annual meeting Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation SummitXi warned that a stable relationship between China and the United States was essential not only for the two nations, but also for the “future and destiny of humanity.”
“Make the right choice,” he warned. “Continue to explore the right way for two great countries to get along well.”
Without mentioning Trump by name, Xi appeared to express concern that the new president’s protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send U.S.-China relations into another valley.
“China is willing to work with a new U.S. administration to maintain communication, expand cooperation and manage differences to move toward a steady transition of China-U.S. relations for the benefit of the two peoples,” Xi said through the intermediary of an interpreter.
Xi, who is firmly entrenched at the top of China’s political hierarchy, spoke forcefully in his brief remarks to reporters. Biden, who is ending more than 50 years of public service, spoke more broadly about the evolving relationship between the two countries. He reflected not only on the past four years, but also on the decades during which the two men knew each other.
“We haven’t always agreed, but our conversations have always been open and frank. We have never been wrong,” Biden said. “These conversations avoid miscalculations and ensure that competition between our two countries does not escalate into conflict. »
Biden was expected to urge Xi to deter North Korea from further deepening its support for Russia’s war against Ukraine. Executives, surrounded by senior aides, gathered around a long rectangle of tables in a large conference room at the Defines Hotel and Conference Center in Lima.
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China “hosted” the meeting this year, after Xi and Biden met a year ago on the sidelines of APEC in Northern California, a meeting hosted by the United States. They had a lot to discuss, including China’s indirect support for Russiahuman rights issues, technology and Taiwan, the autonomous democracy that Beijing claims as its own.
There is a lot of uncertainty on what lies ahead in U.S.-China relations under Trump, who campaigned on a promise to take Rates 60% on Chinese imports.
Many U.S. companies, including Nike and eyewear retailer Warby Parker, have already diversified their purchases outside of China. Shoe brand Steve Madden announces plans to reduce imports from China up to 45% next year.
In a congratulatory message to Trump after his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, Xi called on the United States and China to manage their differences and get along in a new era. In front of the cameras on Saturday, Xi spoke with Biden – but there was no doubt that his message was aimed at Trump.
“In a major and flourishing scientific and technological revolution, neither decoupling nor disrupting the supply chain is a solution,” Xi said. “Only mutual and beneficial cooperation can lead to common development. “Small land, high fence” is not the solution a big country should adopt.”
After being greeted by Xi, Biden ignored shouted questions from reporters about his concerns about the new Trump administration as well as North Korea. The leaders also did not contact reporters after their brief comments at the start of the meeting.
Biden administration officials would brief the Trump team that managing intense competition with Beijing will likely be the most significant foreign policy challenge they face, White House national security adviser Jake said Sullivan.
Biden views his relationship with Xi as one of the most important on the international stage and is putting a lot of effort into cultivating it. The two men first became acquainted during trips through the United States and China while they were both vice presidents, interactions that they say left a lasting impression.
“For more than a decade, you and I have spent many hours together, here and in China and in between,” Biden said. “We spent a lot of time dealing with these issues. »
But the last four years have been marked by a series of difficult times.
The FBI this week offered new details about a federal investigation In Chinese government efforts to hack U.S. telecommunications networks. Initial results revealed a “vast and significant” cyberespionage campaign aimed at stealing information from Americans who work in government and politics.
US intelligence officials also assessed China increased sales in Russia machine tools, microelectronics and other technologies that Moscow uses to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weapons for use in his war against Ukraine.
And tensions flared last year after Biden ordered the shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon that was passing through the United States.
Biden seeks Xi to intensify Chinese engagement to prevent an already dangerous situation with North Korea from worsening further.
Biden, South Korean President Yoon Seok Yul and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday condemned the decision of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to send thousands of troops to help Moscow repel Ukrainian forces who have seized territory in the Russian border region of Kursk.
Biden called it “dangerous and destabilizing cooperation.”
White House officials have expressed frustration with Beijing, which accounts for the vast majority of North Korea’s trade, for not doing more to control Pyongyang.
The North Koreans have also supplied Russia with artillery and other munitions, according to U.S. and South Korean intelligence officials. And the United States, Japan and South Korea have expressed concern over Pyongyang’s intensifying efforts. rate of ballistic missile tests.
Kim ordered testing exercises in the run-up to this month’s U.S. election and claims progress in construction efforts. ability to strike the American continent.
Xi and Biden began their day at the APEC summit leaders’ retreat, taking a photo where they all wore scarves made from vicuña wool, a symbolic animal for Peru. It is common for leaders of these gatherings to receive a gift – usually traditional clothing from the host country – which they don for the photo.
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Kamala Harris pushes donors to do more after raising more than $1 billion in election defeat – National
Kamala Harris and the of the Democratic Party A prodigious fundraising operation raised more than a billion dollars in its loss for Donald Trumpbut the vice president continues to push donors for more money after the election.
Democrats are making persistent appeals to Harris supporters without specifically asking them to cover possible debts, instead luring potential donors with other topics: the Republican president-elect’s choices for his next administration and a handful of congressional elections in where votes are still in progress. account.
“The Harris campaign certainly spent more than they raised and now they’re busy trying to raise money,” said Adrian Hemond, a Democratic strategist in Michigan. He said the campaign asked him, after his loss to Trump, to help with fundraising.
The party floods Harris’ lucrative email donor list with near-daily calls aimed at small donors — those whose contributions are measured in hundreds of dollars or less. But Hemond said the post-election effort also included individual appeals to larger donors.
The rush now underscores the expense involved in a losing effort and the immediate challenges Democrats face as they try to maintain a grassroots political operation to counter the Trump administration and prepare for the 2026 midterm elections. also questions how Democrats have used their resources, including hosting events with musicians and other celebrities, as well as running ads in a variety of non-traditional spaces such as the Las Vegas dome.
Internally, it’s the apparent cash shortage that’s being blamed for the campaign’s decision to stop paying many senior staff starting Saturday, even those who initially said they would be paid until the end of the year. Faced with internal frustration, the campaign informed those affected in recent days that their health insurance would be covered until the end of the year, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation who spoke under the guise of anonymity to share internal discussions.
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Another person familiar with the fundraising effort and the Democratic National Committee’s finances said the Harris campaign’s expected deficit is a relatively small sum compared to the scale of the campaign, which reported having $119 million. dollars in cash in mid-October before the November 5 election. . This person was not authorized to publicly discuss campaign finances and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Patrick Stauffer, finance director of the Harris campaign, said in a statement that “there were no outstanding debts or past due bills” on Election Day and that there would be “no debts” listed either for the campaign nor for the DNC in their upcoming financial disclosures. , which must be presented to the Federal Election Commission in December.
The person familiar with the campaign and DNC finances said it was impossible to know exactly where Harris’ record currently stands. The campaign still receives invoices from vendors for events and other services near the end of the race. The campaign also has exceptional revenues; for example, media organizations that must pay for their employees’ seats aboard Air Force Two when traveling for the vice president’s campaign activities.
Hours after Trump chose Florida Republican Matt Gaetz as attorney general on Wednesday, Harris supporters received a call for more money for the “Harris Fight Fund,” citing Trump’s emerging team and its agenda.
Gaetz, who resigned his House seat after the announcement, “will strong-arm the Justice Department to protect itself,” the email said. He said Democrats “must stop them from carrying out Trump’s plans for revenge and retaliation” and noted that “even his Republican allies are shocked by this” Cabinet choice.
Another call followed Friday on Harris’ behalf.
“The light of America’s promise will shine as long as we continue to fight,” the email said, adding that “there are still a number of critical races across the country that are either too close to be announced, either with a margin of recount or certainty”. legal challenges.
The emails do not mention Harris’ campaign or her finances.
The Harris Fight Fund is a post-election label for the Harris Victory Fund, which is the joint fundraising operation of the Harris campaign, the DNC and state Democratic parties. Despite the language used in recent appeals, most contributions from grassroots donors would be funneled to the national party, unless a donor takes the time to contact the DNC directly and the money goes directly to Harris or a state party.
The fine print at the bottom of the solicitation explains that an individual’s first $41,300 and a political action committee’s first $15,000 would be allocated to the DNC. The next $3,300 from an individual or $5,000 from a PAC would go to the Harris “recount account” for president. Anything above that threshold, up to maximum contribution limits of hundreds of thousands of dollars, would be distributed among state parties.
Officials with the DNC, which is expected to see a leadership change early next year, indicated that the party did not intend to fill a deficit for Harris, but could not explicitly rule out that the party would transfer money in the countryside.
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‘Well-organized’ fraudsters running Taylor Swift scams, 190 cases recorded
Taylor Swift fans eager to score a last-minute ticket should be on alert for scams managed by “well-organized” fraudsters.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Center says the number of reports of people being scammed this year into trying to see the artist has now risen to 190.
Spokeswoman Lisanne Roy Beauchamp says most victims are contacted via the compromised accounts of someone they knew.
Victims think they are purchasing the tickets from someone they trust and are asked to send wire transfers to obtain fake tickets.
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Beauchamp says the use of compromised accounts indicates a higher level of sophistication on the part of fraudsters.
Swift kicked off the Canadian leg of her tour on Thursday, and many fans the Canadian Press spoke with are in town without having secured tickets yet.
If a friend or colleague offers tickets online, the anti-fraud center suggested first contacting the potential seller on another platform, for example by SMS or telephone.
“The use of compromised accounts is concerning because it indicates a higher level of sophistication on the part of the fraudsters,” Beauchamp said by email this week. “Additionally, our data shows that wire transfers are the primary method of payment.”
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Early elections before Trump is sworn in would be best for Canada, ex-minister says – National
Former Liberal Deputy Prime Minister John Manley said it would be in Canada’s best interest to hold an election as soon as possible.
In a recent interview with Global News, Manley said he was concerned that an election after the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would mean the new federal government would be ill-equipped to adjust to the new administration.
“It would be in the best interests of the country for us to hold our federal elections and put a government in place, whether current or different, in time to deal with what comes out of Washington after January 20,” he said. Manley said. .
Trump, however, pledged to impose more tariffs on his trading partners. some argue that Canadian oil could be excluded from such a movewhile NATO defense spending This has been a great frustration for U.S. officials who have pressured Canada to spend more.
Border security and the risk of migrants crossing the northern border if Trump keeps his promise of mass expulsions has also drawn calls from Immigration Minister Marc Miller. that the Safe Third Country Agreement must be implemented by both countries.
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“We are going to face a very different environment bilaterally and globally and we better prepare,” Manley said. “They should really go to the people and ask for a mandate, because if they don’t get one, someone else is going to have to pick up the ball and figure out what to do.”
Despite frequent calls from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for an election, so far Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has given no indication that Canadians will go to the polls before the October 2025 deadline , under the Canadian Fixed Date Elections Act.
Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet told reporters last week that he was in talks with opposition parties to try to overthrow the government.
However, the Bloc also hopes to pass two bills – one on supply management and another on old age pensions – and may not want an election if it continues to believe that these bills could be adopted in the House of Commons.
Meanwhile, according to a Global News exclusive Ipsos poll from September, support for the Liberal minority government recently reached a “new low” among Canadians, continuing for more than a year to trail the Conservatives by double digits.
The prime minister is also facing internal friction. Several members of his own caucus called for his resignation last month, fearing their constituents had left Trudeau behind.
Trudeau declared last month that he would remain Liberal leader.
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