The poll, released Thursday by The Hill/HarrisX, found that although Americans in general are divided on the issue of statehood for Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, a substantial difference of opinion existed depending on political party affiliation. While 51 percent of Democrats supported statehood for D.C., only 24 percent of Republicans agreed. A nearly identical result was seen on the question of Puerto Rico statehood, with 25 percent of Republicans and 50 percent of Democrats agreeing that the island territory should enter the union....

But when it came to the wealthy, there was less movement than in the facial muscles of an over-Botoxed newscaster. Until now. Democrats, who have never out-fund-raised Republicans in the modern political era, are kicking the tar out of their rivals this campaign cycle. Through the first half of this year, Democratic entities—congressional, presidential and party operations—raised $388.8 million, compared with $287.3 million for their Republican counterparts, according to The Wall Street Journal....

Those worries appear to have now subsided with most supporters of his former rivals having chosen to back him over Donald Trump at the election, according to a new poll. Nearly all those who backed Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of his most left-wing rivals, said they would support Biden, with 96 percent intending to do so. None of the Warren supporters polled said they would be behind Trump....

Rodman told NBC News on Saturday that he has received permission to travel to Russia in order to negotiate a deal for the release of Griner, who was jailed for possessing a vape containing cannabis oil cartridges. “I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl,” Rodman said. “I’m trying to go this week.” Rodman, who has previously acted as an unofficial diplomat in U.S./North Korea relations, is planning on traveling to Russia despite the State Department issuing a “do not travel” warning for the country amid the invasion of Ukraine, and warning all U....

The Hall of Famer told TMZ that he probably helped Kim understand Trump a little bit better when he gifted Kim Trump’s “Art of the Deal” for his birthday in 2017. Per TMZ: Rodman has been attempting to end hostilities between the two countries since he first visited North Korea in 2013, when he visited with a Vice correspondent to host basketball exhibitions. Rodman later told Sports Illustrated, “If I don’t finish in the top three for the next Nobel Peace Prize, something’s seriously wrong....

“There is nothing that should keep me from being in that championship four," Hamlin said in a press conference Friday. MORE: Richmond race has big Chase implications | Chase scenarios “I think in the car I am going to drive as fast as the car will let me go,” he explained. “I really don’t feel like this will set us back at all. If anything, it juices you up that extra 10 percent to ensure you do your job 110 percent....

On the left stands a metallic statue with a motorcycle gas tank for a head, rocker arms for limbs, and other vehicle pieces such as transmission cylinders forming parts of the body. On the right, not near as tall but just as telling, rests the 2011 Darlington Southern 500 trophy. Those two items symbolize everything that one needs to know about the mission and atmosphere at Furniture Row Racing. Cool, innovative machinery....

According to The Denver Post, the person playing Rocky attended the rally at Heritage High School on Monday without first notifying his bosses: Professional sports teams, and most public companies in general, tend to stay away from political or religious matters. Wincott told the Post that his management team met Tuesday with the actor who plays Rocky to determine exactly how this happened, and that the matter will continue to be handled internally....

Having suffered a sensational first career loss when he faced the unheralded Ruiz in June, Joshua reclaimed his WBA (Super), WBO and IBF belts with a degree of comfort in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, keeping his opponent at distance for long periods on his way to a landslide points victory. Join DAZN to watch more than 100 fight nights a year WBC champion Wilder lamented his rival’s lack of aggression....

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies made several attempts to get the driver to pull over, without success. Finally, the police managed to stop the vehicle and took the driver, an elderly woman, into custody. “The elderly female driver almost struck several vehicles including a semi-truck. She failed to yield to deputies when they attempted several times to pull her over,” said Sergeant Amanda Sinni of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office....

The former Minneapolis, police officer, who is white, was sentenced to 22 and a half years in jail for second-degree murder in June 2021, after he fatally knelt on the neck of George Floyd, a Black man, while making an arrest in May 2020. Chauvin intends to appeal on 14 grounds, recently filed court documents revealed. Daniel Medwed, a professor of law and criminal justice at Northeastern University, said Chauvin “has a shot, even if just remote one....

In a video played in Minneapolis’ Hennepin County Court, Gianna, 7, said that she misses her father and wishes she could play with him. She added that she asks about him “all the time.” “We used to have dinner every single night before we went to bed,” she said. “My daddy always used to help me brush my teeth.” Following the video with Gianna, Floyd’s two brothers, Philonise and Terrence, and his nephew Brandon Williams delivered in-person impact statements before the court....

In 2014, the two played for money. Obama lost, but he said he spotted Jeter 30 strokes, implying he was much better at the game than Jeter. MORE: Can Trump live up to these presidential sports moments? On Tuesday, Jeter joked Obama’s story wasn’t entirely true. MORE: Jeter’s final home game, in photos “It was all about him embellishing the golf game,” Jeter said, via Golf.com. “I told him I was coming after him for a defamation of character suit....

That was the case Friday when the Penguins pulled off a trade for Senators center Derick Brassard , one of the more coveted forwards available at this year’s NHL trade deadline. If only things were so simple. News of an agreement between Pittsburgh and Ottawa initially broke in the afternoon. Seven hours, six players, four draft picks and one NHL veto later, a three-team trade including the Golden Knights finally gained league approval....

Dermatologists can diagnose and treat many different conditions like acne, dandruff, eczema, and cellulitis, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Aside from this, they can offer guidance on caring for and protecting your skin based on its type. You might also see a dermatologist for a cosmetic procedure or treatment, such as to improve skin texture and tone or to minimize the appearance of wrinkles or scars. Concentrations Dermatologists treat a variety of skin diseases and reactions....

The hot start is the franchise’s best since the 2011-12 season, where they finished the lockout-shortened season with a 50-16 record, tied for the best in the league with the San Antonio Spurs. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Everyone knows what happened next. Derrick Rose suffered a devastating knee injury and the Bulls were bounced in six games by the Philadelphia 76ers....

As a junior at Alabama last season, the 6-3, 240-pound behemoth of a running back rushed for 2,219 yard and 28 touchdowns on his way to winning the Heisman Trophy as well as the Doak Walker, Walter Camp and Maxwell awards. But none of those accomplishments mean a thing anymore. The Titans selected Henry with the 45th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Judging from footage of him going through drills during minicamp workouts, free agent signee DeMarco Murray won’t have to worry about the rookie stealing carries from him to start the season....

Gane enters Saturday’s interim UFC heavyweight championship bout with his first opportunity to grab gold in the promotion after a lengthy and successful Muay Thai career, but he faces a difficult task as he opposed UFC heavyweight stalwart Derrick Lewis in Houston on Saturday. The Frenchman has been on a tear since his first UFC fight in 2019, and he very clearly believes in balance: Of his nine MMA victories, three have come by way of knockout, three by submission and three by decision....

The 25-year-old last week exited Camp Nou in a world record transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Barca now have €222 million to spend, and have already set their sights on Liverpool’s Coutinho and Borussia Dortmund’s Ousmane Dembele. Coutinho to join Barca before September 1 - 6/4 with dabblebet A host of other big stars have also been linked to Barcelona, including Juventus Paulo Dybala, Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe, Villarreal’s Roberto Soriano and Real Sociedad’s Inigo Martinez....