Americans need to understand that despite pro-statehood supporters claiming Puerto Ricans are patriotic American citizens and desiring equality with their fellow Americans, Puerto Ricans are actually a distinct Spanish-speaking Latin American and Caribbean nation with its own national identity and history that has fought and resisted all efforts to impose American assimilation and English-only policies. The vast majority of Puerto Ricans cherish their national identity and unique culture; refer to Puerto Rico as their país and nación (country/nation); speak only Spanish; do not celebrate the Fourth of July; actively resist assimilation and American colonial settler gentrification; and patriotically cheer and support the Puerto Rico National Olympic Team over Team USA....

That is how much Democrat Dr. Cameron Webb, is trailing Republican Bob Good, a self-described “biblical conservative,” for Virginia’s open 5th Congressional District, according to an internal Democratic poll provided to Newsweek. The survey suggests that the district, currently held by Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump but was ousted by his party during a June nominating convention after he officiated a same-sex wedding, is becoming increasingly in play for Democrats....

Control of the Senate shifted over to a 50-50 party split on Wednesday as Democratic Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock were both sworn in as the 49th and 50th Democratic senators, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris as the deciding vote should the chambers’ votes ever end in a tie. Also sworn in on Wednesday was Democratic Senator Alex Padilla of California. Padilla was appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to fill the vacated seat of Vice President Kamala Harris, who had previously served as a Californian senator....

Former President Ronald Reagan was 77 years old at the end of his term in 1989, making Biden the oldest president ever. His age has led to speculation that he may choose not to run for a second term in 2024, despite the fact he’s said he expects to run again. Biden will be 81 years old at the time of the next presidential election, and if he doesn’t run, it might seem that Vice President Kamala Harris is an obvious choice for the Democratic nomination....

While gay and lesbian voters have largely been a reliable voting bloc for Democrats at least since the ’80s, some activists say their community is taken for granted by the party. Privately, political strategists say candidates walk a fine line between being progressive on gay issues and possibly alienating some conservative voters, including some Democrats. NEWSWEEK’s Kendyl Salcito spoke with John D’Emilio, a historian of gay history and professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, about the upcoming event....

The president’s adversaries continue to pursue his early removal from power with impeachment now their focus after Vice President Mike Pence firmly rejected invoking the 25th Amendment, prior to lawmakers voting to request he do so. While the Democrat-majority House is set to impeach Trump, including with the support of some Republicans, it is less clear that the GOP-majority Senate would then vote to convict. The support of at least two-thirds of Senators is needed for a conviction....

Representatives Jennifer Wexton of Virginia and Gil Cisneros of California joined a slew of Democratic lawmakers in endorsing Biden’s presidential bid over the past few days, as the moderate Democrat trails frontrunner Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont in national and state-level polls. After a big win in South Carolina, Biden is currently in second place after the first four contests, which also included Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada. “Today, I’m proud to endorse @JoeBiden for President of the United States....

A poll released by POLITICO/Morning Consult on Wednesday found that 72 percent of Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents would back Biden if he ran for re-election in 2024. Twenty percent said they would support someone else, while 8 percent said they would not vote. Even though Biden is holding onto support among his party’s voters, only 38 percent of Americans said they approve of the job he is doing as president....

Indiana on Friday became the first state to pass an abortion ban since the overturning of Roe v. Wade despite strong opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. The bill—which mandates a total ban on abortion with exceptions for rape, incest or when the pregnant person’s life is in danger—was passed by a vote of 62-38 in the state House. No Democrats voted in favor of the ban. Nine Republicans also opposed the bill, arguing that it was either too restrictive or not restrictive enough....

92 mins: SAVE! Denmark win a corner which finds its way to Braithwaite on the left, but he doesn’t catch his half-volley with any real conviction and it’s an easy take for Ryan. That could well be the last opportunity for either side here. 90 mins: MISS! Eriksen tries his luck from the edge of the box, but he drags it well wide. Denmark need something special from him if they are to earn all three points here....

“Today is a great day for everyone,” Rodman said. “I’m so happy.” Wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat, the five-time NBA champion and longtime friend of Kim Jong Un became emotional while sharing his role in bringing the two leaders together. “I said to everybody, the door will open,” said Rodman. “When I went back home [from North Korea in 2014], I got so many death threats. I was sitting up protecting everything....

After all this time, why haven’t teams mastered the pre-qualifying template inspection? After all, Texas is the 30th race of a 32-race season. MORE: Is seven for Jimmie Johnson a good thing? | Texas schedule And yet, there’s Hamlin and his No. 11 car on report for twice failing to get cleared to qualify because of an irregularity with his car. Turns out, the problem was neither a problem in the race nor after it....

In the footage, another dog walker approaches the pair as they argue with each other. The Black male can be heard asking the woman “why you asking me about the picture?” The man then dismisses the woman and says “good morning, have a nice day” before turning around and continuing to walk away from her. The woman carries on walking towards him and says “get out of here.” The woman recording the video then adds: “Let him walk....

When it comes to Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, there is a fascination over what the duo will serve up Saturday in Los Angeles, as they meet in a top-of-the-bill battle that will set the heavyweight menu for 2019. Both big men believe they have the recipe for success, too. Join DAZN and watch Canelo plus more than 100 fight nights a year Wilder boasts a phenomenal knockout record, winning 39 of his 40 fights as a pro inside the distance....

Six thousand unsealed documents have revealed a number of details that were not heard during the defamation suit between Depp and Heard. These documents, which have been the subject of a great deal of interest online, revealed further details about Depp’s severed finger, the pair’s divorce settlement, and private text exchanges between Depp and shock rocker Marilyn Manson. The documents also included the claim that Depp said he had never suffered a “specific physical or mental injury” from Heard, evidence which some have called “damning....

In the sixth episode of the ESPN documentary, the former New York Yankees shortstop recalled how he felt following his on-and-off friend’s admission. “My reaction was: another distraction,” the 48-year-old said, per the Daily Beast. “Like, f***, we gotta deal with this now. That was my reaction.” In February 2009, Rodriguez, now 47, admitted to taking steroids during a three-year period beginning in 2001 when he was playing for Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers....

The report states the Nets and Williams have opened buyout talks on the remaining two years and $43.3 million of his contract. ‎The team attempted to trade Williams, but ESPN reports those efforts have gone nowhere. MORE: NBA Free Agency’s winners and losers | The all-time Mavs team Williams nearly signed with Dallas in 2012, but decided to go with Brooklyn instead. After a few years, his value has diminished, but the Mavs are reportedly still interested in him....

Alabama held its A-Day game over the weekend, and some notable alums were in attendance. Among them were NFL running backs Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson, Lacy and NFL hopeful Henry. They posed together for a photo, and shock ensued. Lacy has been picked on over the past year for his weight problems, and he has put in the work this offseason to correct them. MORE: Mock Draft 2016 | Worst running back busts But this picture isn’t so much about Lacy’s weight loss as it is Henry’s size....

Saturday night at UFC 244 was no exception. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year After squeezing out a split-decision victory over Blagoy Ivanov at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Lewis set his attention to President Donald Trump, who was in attendance for the event. “Shout out to that boy Donald Trump,” Lewis said in the Octagon after picking up the win. “I know everything ain’t going so good in the White House, but you gotta turn that s— around in 2020....