All articles tagged with #convention
Originally Published 23 days ago — by AP News
Turning Point USA's annual convention featured intense infighting among conservative media figures, debates over Israel and antisemitism, and endorsements for political figures like JD Vance, highlighting ongoing divisions within the Republican and conservative movement.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by ABC News
Turning Point USA's annual convention was marked by intense infighting among conservative figures, with personal attacks and ideological clashes, especially around Israel and the future of the Republican Party, highlighting ongoing divisions within the right-wing movement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Gizmodo
The article highlights the impressive and diverse cosplay seen on day one of New York Comic Con 2025, showcasing fans dressed as characters from various media, with photos captured by io9.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kotaku
Anime NYC 2025, the largest anime convention on the East Coast, showcased impressive cosplay costumes from attendees celebrating Japanese pop culture, with notable guests and a vibrant atmosphere.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Deadline
Jessie Cave, who played Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter films, claims she was blocked from a fan convention due to her OnlyFans profile, which she finds baffling given the context of actors doing sex scenes in films. She is not upset about missing the convention and has been active on OnlyFans for six months, describing it as empowering.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Washington Post
At a Virginia convention, a retro video gamer named Zain attracts fans, highlighting the community and enthusiasm surrounding vintage gaming, with mentions of fans, money, and a boa constrictor.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by tvinsider.com
Richard Dreyfuss, the actor known for Jaws, canceled his appearance at SharkCon due to a diagnosis of viral bronchitis, expressing regret and prioritizing his health and safety of others. Despite his illness, he remains active in film and has recently been involved in controversial statements on social issues.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by FOX 2
Travelers at Lambert International Airport are facing long lines and delays due to a large Seventh-Day Adventist convention and the summer travel rush, with social media users expressing frustration over crowded conditions and flight delays.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
At the Republican convention in Milwaukee, party members celebrated their perceived dominance in the ongoing presidential race, while Senator Menendez was convicted. Additionally, a U.S. crisis hotline has successfully answered 10 million calls.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's continued presence in the Republican presidential race, despite trailing Trump in polls, could still pose a challenge for the former president. History shows that candidates facing notable challengers in the summer before the election tend to lose in the fall. Haley's potential to disrupt Trump's campaign momentum is evident, and her endorsements from Republican senators add to the intrigue. While she may not win, her presence could introduce uncertainty, especially if she continues her campaign as an independent or third-party nominee.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Former President Donald Trump secured all 39 Republican delegates in Michigan's caucus-style convention, further highlighting divisions within the state party. Trump's dominance, following his win in the state's primary, overshadowed former Gov. Nikki Haley's performance. The event was marred by a dispute over the party's leadership, leading to the denial of credentials for around 200 Republican members and the organization of breakaway conventions in different locations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
Donald Trump secured all 39 delegates at the Michigan Republican party convention, boosting his position ahead of upcoming primaries. The convention highlighted the party's overwhelming support for Trump, overshadowing previous divisions and disputes within the Michigan Republican party. The state's complex delegate allocation process, involving a hybrid model of primary and convention, reflects the party's efforts to comply with national rules.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Michigan's Republican Party is embroiled in a leadership dispute, leading to confusion over the allocation of delegates for the upcoming Republican National Convention. Former Chairwoman Kristina Karamo was ousted, leading to dueling conventions in Detroit and Grand Rapids. The chaos has exposed deep divisions within the party, with some delegates being denied participation in the convention. The convention on Saturday will assign 39 of Michigan's 55 convention delegates, with the results of Tuesday's GOP primary determining 16 of the party's delegates.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Detroit Free Press
The planned Michigan Republican Party convention in Detroit to elect delegates to the Republican National Convention has been canceled, but some districts are planning to meet separately in Grand Rapids and Battle Creek due to disputes over delegate credentials. The party remains fractured as different districts make alternative arrangements to accommodate delegates who were denied credentials for the Grand Rapids convention. The dispute stems from the removal of Kristina Karamo as party chair and the subsequent leadership under Pete Hoekstra, with accusations of denying voting rights and disregarding rules.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The Republican Party in Michigan is facing chaos as rival factions are gearing up for competing nominating conventions in the party's presidential contest, with two different leaders claiming legitimacy. The dispute, involving former President Donald Trump's endorsement, is intensifying as the state prepares for a traditional primary and a caucus-style convention. The battle for control of the GOP in this crucial battleground state has plunged Michigan Republicans into a political maelstrom, with the outcome potentially impacting the allocation of 39 out of 55 Republican presidential delegates.