Trump picks up the pace: From the Politics Desk
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Trump picks up the pace: From the Politics Desk

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, we explore how Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign activity in the final stretch of the race. Plus, senior political editor Mark Murray breaks down the fault lines in our new poll of Latino voters.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.Trump ramps up his campaign pace after GOP worried that Harris caught him flat-footedBy Katherine Doyle, Jake Traylor and Jonathan AllenFormer President Donald Trump is finally gearing up for an all-out sprint in his bid to reclaim the White House.Trump, caught flat-footed when Democrats switched candidates this summer, has held 26 campaign...
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Alleged N423bn fraud: I’ll swear with Holy Quran, I didn’t join politics to steal money – El-Rufai
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Alleged N423bn fraud: I’ll swear with Holy Quran, I didn’t join politics to steal money – El-Rufai

Politics tamfitronics The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, dismissed allegations of financial misappropriation by his administration, vowing to swear by the Quran to prove his innocence.El-Rufai explained that his sojourn into politics was driven by his desire to serve the people and not to amass wealth or embezzle public funds.He stated this in Kaduna during a Hausa programme aired on Freedom Radio in the state capital.“I did not join politics to steal money or enrich myself.  I was satisfied with what I had before becoming governor,” the former governor said.“I have always prayed for guidance in all I do, and I strive not to betray the trust of the people.  Whenever the former governors of Kaduna State and other leaders are ready to swear with the Quran that they never...
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I Will Swear With Holy Quran, El-Rufai Denies Corruption Allegation
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I Will Swear With Holy Quran, El-Rufai Denies Corruption Allegation

Politics tamfitronics Posted by African ExaminerFeatured, Latest Headlines, News Across NigeriaTuesday, October 1st, 2024(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, dismissed allegations of financial misappropriation by his administration, vowing to swear by the Quran to prove his innocence.El-Rufai explained that his sojourn into politics was driven by his desire to serve the people and not to amass wealth or embezzle public funds.He stated this in Kaduna during a Hausa programme aired on Freedom Radio in the state capital.“I did not join politics to steal money or enrich myself.  I was satisfied with what I had before becoming governor,” the former governor said.“I have always prayed for guidance in all I do, and I strive not to betray the trust of the people.  Whenever the former governors of Kaduna...
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Meryl Streep Attached to Star in TV Adaptation of Franzen’s THE CORRECTIONS
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Meryl Streep Attached to Star in TV Adaptation of Franzen’s THE CORRECTIONS

Politics tamfitronics This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.Politics tamfitronics Meryl Streep to Star in Series Adaptation of ‘The Corrections’ From Jonathan Franzen, CBS StudiosI had to check the calendar when I saw this news over the weekend. And no it was not April 1st, so this is legit. Meryl Streep is “attached” to star in a series adaptation of Jonathan Franzen’s 2001 novel, The Corrections. For those of you who don’t know, there are several pieces of this that are surprising. First of all, Franzen’s star has faded in the intervening years since Time did this. Second, there was already an attempt a decade ago...
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