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Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in Detroit
Read full article: Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in DetroitDetroit rapper Eminem has spoken in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign in his hometown before introducing former President Barack Obama at a rally.
Obama and Walz urge Democrats to vote early
Read full article: Obama and Walz urge Democrats to vote earlyVoters lined up across battleground Wisconsin to cast their ballots Tuesday on the first day of early in-person voting, as former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz urged supporters in the liberal capital city to do the same.
In Nevada, immigration is a nuanced issue. But the politics of it is painted in black and white
Read full article: In Nevada, immigration is a nuanced issue. But the politics of it is painted in black and whiteImmigrants, as well as those who work closely with them, say both sides’ efforts to crack down on the border have clouded the larger immigration issue in ways often too nuanced to break down cleanly along ideological lines.
Donald Trump stops by primetime NFL matchup between the Jets and Steelers to cap dizzying weekend
Read full article: Donald Trump stops by primetime NFL matchup between the Jets and Steelers to cap dizzying weekendRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump attended the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets as the guest of an unidentified suite holder at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence as Election Day nears
Read full article: Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence as Election Day nearsJudges punishing rioters for storming the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago fear the nation faces more political violence on the cusp of the next presidential election.
The last in-person vote in the US will be cast on the desolate tundra of Alaska's Aleutian Islands
Read full article: The last in-person vote in the US will be cast on the desolate tundra of Alaska's Aleutian IslandsOn a desolate slab of island tundra on Alaska's Aleutian Islands, a resident of a tiny village called Adak will again become the last American to cast an in-person ballot for president.
Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan
Read full article: Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and MichiganVice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for her first campaign appearances with Barack and Michelle Obama this month in Georgia and Michigan.
Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect their different approaches to governing
Read full article: Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect their different approaches to governingIn a drab office suite just blocks from the White House, seasoned political operatives are drawing up detailed plans for a government in waiting.
The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policy
Read full article: The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policyThe federal judge considering Boeing’s plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice Department’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies would affect the selection of an independent monitor to oversee the aerospace company.
Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout
Read full article: Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnoutFormer first lady Michelle Obama is headlining a rally in Atlanta alongside celebrities and local civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of color.
People with felony records can now vote in Nebraska — and it could help tip the balance in November
Read full article: People with felony records can now vote in Nebraska — and it could help tip the balance in NovemberNebraska’s high court says people with felony records can register to vote in a decision with implications for the upcoming election.
Lilly Ledbetter, an icon of the fight for equal pay, has died at 86
Read full article: Lilly Ledbetter, an icon of the fight for equal pay, has died at 86Lilly Ledbetter, a former Alabama factory manager whose lawsuit against her employer made her an icon of the equal pay movement and led to landmark wage discrimination legislation, has died at 86.
Harris announces a new plan to empower Black men as she tries to energize them to vote for her
Read full article: Harris announces a new plan to empower Black men as she tries to energize them to vote for herVice President Kamala Harris has announced a series of proposals designed to give Black men more economic opportunities as she works to energize a key voting bloc that has Democrats concerned about a lack of enthusiasm.
Obama’s callout to Black men touches a nerve among Democrats. Is election-year misogyny at play?
Read full article: Obama’s callout to Black men touches a nerve among Democrats. Is election-year misogyny at play?Barack Obama recently had some frank words for Black men who may consider sitting out the election.
Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortage
Read full article: Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortageMany Floridians spent much of Saturday either waiting hours in line for gas, trying to get home or beginning the arduous work of cleaning up after Hurricane Milton.
Are male voters reluctant to vote for a woman? Harris' backers are confronting the question head on
Read full article: Are male voters reluctant to vote for a woman? Harris' backers are confronting the question head onThe concern has been there all along, but now it's being talked about openly: Are some men reluctant to vote for Kamala Harris because she’s a woman.
Obama urges Black men to show up for Harris as he campaigns in critical Pennsylvania
Read full article: Obama urges Black men to show up for Harris as he campaigns in critical PennsylvaniaFormer President Barack Obama has given a blistering critique of his White House successor Donald Trump and urged Black men to show up for Kamala Harris as he campaigned in Pittsburgh at the start of a swing-state tour for the Democratic ticket.
Immigrants brought to the US as children ask judges to keep protections against deportation
Read full article: Immigrants brought to the US as children ask judges to keep protections against deportationImmigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children were among more than 200 demonstrators who gathered outside a federal courthouse in New Orleans where appellate judges heard arguments over a policy shielding them from deportation.
Israel's strikes are shifting the power balance in the Middle East, with US support
Read full article: Israel's strikes are shifting the power balance in the Middle East, with US supportIsraeli military strikes are targeting Iran’s armed proxies across a nearly 2,000-mile stretch of the Middle East and are threatening Iran itself.
Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he's been mostly a no-show
Read full article: Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he's been mostly a no-showWhen President Joe Biden ended his 2024 campaign in July and endorsed Kamala Harris, he pledged to be out campaigning for her to succeed him.
Obama will campaign with Harris in key swing states next week
Read full article: Obama will campaign with Harris in key swing states next weekFormer President Barack Obama is planning to hit key swing states to boost Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for the White House, starting next Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Judge rejects computer repairman's defamation claims over reports on Hunter Biden laptop
Read full article: Judge rejects computer repairman's defamation claims over reports on Hunter Biden laptopA Delaware judge has rejected defamation claims filed by a computer repairman against Hunter Biden, CNN, Politico and Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.
Harris makes scandal-plagued Republican the star of her campaign to win North Carolina
Read full article: Harris makes scandal-plagued Republican the star of her campaign to win North CarolinaThere’s an unlikely star in Kamala Harris’ fight to make history in North Carolina: Mark Robinson, the state’s scandal-plagued candidate for governor.
Harris competing for a single electoral vote in Nebraska as Trump fails to get rules changed
Read full article: Harris competing for a single electoral vote in Nebraska as Trump fails to get rules changedThe battle for the White House could come down to a single Electoral College vote from a single congressional district in Nebraska.
GOP governor halts push to prevent Trump from losing one of Nebraska's electoral votes
Read full article: GOP governor halts push to prevent Trump from losing one of Nebraska's electoral votesAn effort to prevent Donald Trump from losing a potentially crucial electoral vote from Nebraska appears dead.
A state senator has thwarted a GOP effort to lock down all of Nebraska's electoral votes for Trump
Read full article: A state senator has thwarted a GOP effort to lock down all of Nebraska's electoral votes for TrumpA Republican effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for former President Donald Trump appears doomed because one state lawmaker won't give backers his crucial support.
What to know about Mark Robinson, the embattled Republican nominee for North Carolina governor
Read full article: What to know about Mark Robinson, the embattled Republican nominee for North Carolina governorNorth Carolina's Republican candidate for governor is at the center of a national news story.
Threats and assassination attempts come with the office Donald Trump once held and is seeking again
Read full article: Threats and assassination attempts come with the office Donald Trump once held and is seeking againFormer President Donald Trump and other Republicans are blaming comments made by Democrats that he is a threat to democracy for the unprecedented attacks on him, the latest coming over the weekend.
As Jimmy Carter nears his 100th birthday, a musical gala celebrates the 'rock-and-roll president'
Read full article: As Jimmy Carter nears his 100th birthday, a musical gala celebrates the 'rock-and-roll president'A range of stars from the stage, screen and sport has gathered to pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter ahead of his 100th birthday.
Long before gay marriage was popular, Kamala Harris was at the forefront of the equal rights battle
Read full article: Long before gay marriage was popular, Kamala Harris was at the forefront of the equal rights battleTwo decades ago, a Democratic nominee for president might not have dreamed of endorsing gay marriage.
Harris addresses Trump’s false claims about her race and his history of racial division
Read full article: Harris addresses Trump’s false claims about her race and his history of racial divisionKamala Harris has addressed false claims by former President Donald Trump about her racial identity, calling his remarks about race a “tragedy” for someone seeking the office of the presidency.
US commemorates 9/11 attacks with victims in focus, but politics in view
Read full article: US commemorates 9/11 attacks with victims in focus, but politics in viewSome 9/11 victims’ relatives have appealed to presidential candidates for accountability as the U.S. marks an anniversary laced with election-season politics.
A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won't come until after the presidential election
Read full article: A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won't come until after the presidential electionA decision on whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in the U.S. won’t come until after the November presidential election.
Judge rejects claims that generative AI tanked political conspiracy case against Fugees rapper Pras
Read full article: Judge rejects claims that generative AI tanked political conspiracy case against Fugees rapper PrasA judge has rejected a push for a new trial in a multimillion-dollar political conspiracy case against rapper Pras Michel of the Fugees.
Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms
Read full article: Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reformsIn the decade since Black Lives Matter, a spotlight has shined on inequity in education outcomes and, in particular, how exclusionary discipline disproportionately affects Black children.
Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions in first interview of presidential campaign
Read full article: Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions in first interview of presidential campaignVice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended shifting away from her some of her more liberal positions in her first major television interview of her presidential campaign.
Trump shares social media posts with QAnon phrases and calls for jailing lawmakers, special counsel
Read full article: Trump shares social media posts with QAnon phrases and calls for jailing lawmakers, special counselDonald Trump shared more than a dozen posts on his social media network that call for the trial or jailing of his foes, including House lawmakers who investigated the attack on the U.S. Capitol and special counsel Jack Smith.
'It's our time': As Harris accepts the nomination, many women say a female president is long overdue
Read full article: 'It's our time': As Harris accepts the nomination, many women say a female president is long overdueThe kinetic energy powering Kamala Harris’ whirlwind presidential campaign carries the hopeful aspirations of history for many female voters.
The 'joyful' Democratic convention is over. The real test for Kamala Harris' campaign now begins
Read full article: The 'joyful' Democratic convention is over. The real test for Kamala Harris' campaign now beginsOver and over, the Democrats gathered at their national convention predicted Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump.
Democrats set their convention roll call to a soundtrack. Here’s how each song fits each state
Read full article: Democrats set their convention roll call to a soundtrack. Here’s how each song fits each stateThe traditional roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago became a boisterous dance party, with each state’s delegation announcing their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris to a song befitting their state.
Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination
Read full article: Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassinationDonald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass in North Carolina at his first outdoor rally since last month's attempted assassination.
Your audience is filled with Republicans. The Democratic convention is underway. How to cover it?
Read full article: Your audience is filled with Republicans. The Democratic convention is underway. How to cover it?The Democratic convention presents Fox News Channel with a delicate challenge — how to cover a party suddenly enthused about its election chances when much of its audience has a different political view.
A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
Read full article: A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNCThe Democratic National Convention’s second night served up a double dose of Obama firepower for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Obamas close DNC's second night with rousing Harris endorsement and pointed warnings about Trump
Read full article: Obamas close DNC's second night with rousing Harris endorsement and pointed warnings about TrumpWarning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were at times both hopeful and ominous.
Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. He’s returning to make the case for Kamala Harris
Read full article: Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. He’s returning to make the case for Kamala HarrisBarack Obama is returning to the Democratic National Convention stage two decades after his memorable debut.
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in Chicago
Read full article: What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in ChicagoDemocrats say they will lay out the 2024 election as “a choice between two very different visions of America” on the Democratic National Convention’s second night.
Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopter
Read full article: Biden takes inaugural flight in long-delayed new 'Marine One' helicopterPresident Joe Biden on Monday took his first flight aboard the modern VH-92A helicopter that serves as Marine One after years of delays to the program to replace the aging aircraft that carry the president and vice president.
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
Read full article: Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention historyPresidential conventions can be memorable for floor fights and bloody battles on the streets outside or for scenes that stand out as outlandish or awkward.
The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it
Read full article: The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch itThe Democratic National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee.
Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral vote
Read full article: Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral voteTim Walz played up his Nebraska roots in his first trip back to his home state since becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and then drew sharp contrasts between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
How Ferguson elevated the profile of the Justice Department's civil rights enforcers
Read full article: How Ferguson elevated the profile of the Justice Department's civil rights enforcersThe investigations into Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, Missouri 10 years ago catapulted the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division into the spotlight.
Trump’s campaign called it an economic address. He made big promises but mostly veered off topic
Read full article: Trump’s campaign called it an economic address. He made big promises but mostly veered off topicDonald Trump made little effort to stay on message at a rally in North Carolina that his campaign billed as a big economic address.
US surgeon general, who grew up in Miami-Dade, has charged toward politics — despite mom’s warning
Read full article: US surgeon general, who grew up in Miami-Dade, has charged toward politics — despite mom’s warningSurgeon General Vivek Murthy isn’t shying away from politics, as his mother had once hoped when he was a kid.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Connecticut's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Connecticut's state primariesConnecticut Republicans will pick nominees in state primaries on Tuesday to challenge two longtime Democratic lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.
Democrats and Republicans descend on western Wisconsin with high stakes up and down the ballot
Read full article: Democrats and Republicans descend on western Wisconsin with high stakes up and down the ballotVice President Kamala Harris’ first campaign stop in Wisconsin with her new running mate this week put her in a critical part of a swing state.
Biden hosts World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House, says they 'embody resilience'
Read full article: Biden hosts World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House, says they 'embody resilience'The Texas Rangers have visited the White House to celebrate their 2023 World Series victory with President Joe Biden.
Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz
Read full article: Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim WalzKamala Harris’ whirlwind process to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate can be summed up in a word: weird.
Senior economics aide Gene Sperling is leaving the White House to work on the Harris campaign
Read full article: Senior economics aide Gene Sperling is leaving the White House to work on the Harris campaignWhite House senior adviser Gene Sperling is leaving his administration position to work with Vice President Kamala Harris’ election campaign as the Democrats step up efforts to challenge Donald Trump on policy issues in November’s election.
Focus on economy and answer the Harris 'Freedom' message: What GOP strategists think Trump should do
Read full article: Focus on economy and answer the Harris 'Freedom' message: What GOP strategists think Trump should doRepublican strategists who have run campaigns against Donald Trump say they recognize what the former president is doing against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
Read full article: Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicionIn 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed a Chinese battery company’s plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids.
Trump gets contentious at National Association of Black Journalists convention
Read full article: Trump gets contentious at National Association of Black Journalists conventionDonald Trump’s rhetoric this week and his record on race indicate that divisive attacks on race may emerge as a core GOP argument before Election Day.
Trump's appearance before Black journalists leads to memorable confrontation with ABC's Rachel Scott
Read full article: Trump's appearance before Black journalists leads to memorable confrontation with ABC's Rachel ScottFormer President Donald Trump's appearance before a conference of Black journalists, already a source of controversy before it even took place, was remarkably contentious — primarily due to Trump's reaction to sharp questioning from ABC News' Rachel Scott.
'Gen Z feels the Kamalove': Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
Read full article: 'Gen Z feels the Kamalove': Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young votersYouth-led progressive organizations have warned for months that Joe Biden had a problem with young voters, pleading with the president to work more closely with them to refocus on the issues most important to younger generations or risk losing their votes.
2024 Election Latest: Harris urges people to vote as campaign heats up, Trump meets with Netanyahu
Read full article: 2024 Election Latest: Harris urges people to vote as campaign heats up, Trump meets with NetanyahuFormer President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats.
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support
Read full article: Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial supportFormer President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats.
Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came off
Read full article: Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came offInsiders who were close to Joe Biden's struggles are describing a president who was dogged in his determination to keep his candidacy alive — but ultimately not in denial about the odds.
Takeaways from a day that fundamentally changed the presidential race
Read full article: Takeaways from a day that fundamentally changed the presidential racePresident Joe Biden’s abrupt decision to bow out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate against former President Donald Trump has caused a political earthquake.
Democrats are rallying around Harris as she vows to 'earn and win' party nomination for president
Read full article: Democrats are rallying around Harris as she vows to 'earn and win' party nomination for presidentDemocrats are quickly rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris as their likely presidential nominee after President Joe Biden’s ground-shaking decision to bow out of the 2024 race.
TRACKER: 2,668 DNC delegates clear the path for Harris nomination in August
Read full article: TRACKER: 2,668 DNC delegates clear the path for Harris nomination in AugustAfter President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s pick to run against former President Donald Trump, the party’s leaders started to rally behind her.
Biden's legacy: Far-reaching accomplishments that didn't translate into political support
Read full article: Biden's legacy: Far-reaching accomplishments that didn't translate into political supportHistorians and political advisers say history will be kinder to President Joe Biden than voters have been.
US appeals court allows EPA rule on coal-fired power plants to remain in place amid legal challenges
Read full article: US appeals court allows EPA rule on coal-fired power plants to remain in place amid legal challengesA federal appeals court is allowing a Biden administration rule aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in place as legal challenges continue.
Joe Biden faces increasing pressure to quit the race, but has spent a lifetime overcoming the odds
Read full article: Joe Biden faces increasing pressure to quit the race, but has spent a lifetime overcoming the oddsPresident Joe Biden now is weighing whether to bow to the mounting pressure to exit the presidential race.
Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he'll return to campaign next week
Read full article: Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he'll return to campaign next weekA rapidly growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers is calling for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, even as the president insists he’s ready to return to the campaign trail to counter what he calls a “dark vision” laid out by Republican Donald Trump.
Obama's dilemma: Balancing Democrats' worry about Biden and maintaining influence with president
Read full article: Obama's dilemma: Balancing Democrats' worry about Biden and maintaining influence with presidentFormer President Barack Obama has found himself in a vexing position as his old running mate Joe Biden negotiates one of the most sensitive political moments for the Democratic Party in decades.
Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race
Read full article: Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 raceDemocrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid.
Biden and Trump accuse each other of weakening America's foreign policy. Here are the facts
Read full article: Biden and Trump accuse each other of weakening America's foreign policy. Here are the factsIn a relative rarity for presidential elections, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have long records on foreign policy and clearly stated positions on many of the world’s hot spots.
Condemnation of Trump rally shooting crosses party lines, and blame game and calls for probe begin
Read full article: Condemnation of Trump rally shooting crosses party lines, and blame game and calls for probe beginRepublican and Democratic leaders, as well as some international friends and foes, are expressing shock following the news that gunfire had broken out during a Donald Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania — and relief that the former president survived the attack.