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Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term
Read full article: Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second termDemocratic governors and attorneys general are set to reprise their roles in battling President-elect Trump's policies.
Trump spends first week as president-elect behind closed doors at Mar-a-Lago
Read full article: Trump spends first week as president-elect behind closed doors at Mar-a-LagoFor a man who loves the spotlight, Donald Trump has been conspicuously out of view since his triumph in last week’s presidential election.
Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020
Read full article: Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump will return to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden.
Trump's election may usher in leadership change at FBI
Read full article: Trump's election may usher in leadership change at FBIDonald Trump lavished Christopher Wray with praise when he named him FBI director in 2017, introducing him as an “impeccably qualified individual” and a “model of integrity.”.
Democrats enter a Trump presidency without a plan or a clear leader
Read full article: Democrats enter a Trump presidency without a plan or a clear leaderDemocrats spent billions of dollars warning American voters that Donald Trump posed an imminent threat to democracy, that his economic policies would benefit only his wealthy friends, that he was literally a fascist.
Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will work
Read full article: Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will workDonald Trump’s impending return to the White House means he’ll want to stand up an entirely new administration from the one that served under President Joe Biden.
Harris, Obamas and voting rights leaders work to turn out Black voters in run-up to Election Day
Read full article: Harris, Obamas and voting rights leaders work to turn out Black voters in run-up to Election DayDemocrats, Republicans and voting rights advocates launched a wide array of efforts to boost Black voter turnout over the last week of the presidential campaign.
What to watch over the final weekend of the 2024 presidential campaign
Read full article: What to watch over the final weekend of the 2024 presidential campaignThe 2024 presidential contest speeds into its final weekend with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a razor-thin contest.
'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions
Read full article: 'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millionsAmericans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025.
College athletes push for voter turnout while largely avoiding controversy as election nears
Read full article: College athletes push for voter turnout while largely avoiding controversy as election nearsUniversity of Montana track athlete Lily Meskers drew attention when she rejected a NIL deal to support Democrat Jon Tester in his Senate re-election bid because she doesn't agree with his votes on transgender athletes.
Jobs report on eve of election will be among the most muddled in years
Read full article: Jobs report on eve of election will be among the most muddled in yearsFour days before Election Day, the government will issue its final snapshot of hiring and unemployment in the United States after a presidential race in which voter perceptions of the economy have played a central role.
Newspaper non-endorsements at Washington Post, LA Times fit a trend, but their readers aren't happy
Read full article: Newspaper non-endorsements at Washington Post, LA Times fit a trend, but their readers aren't happyNewspaper owners across the country have been ditching presidential endorsements, figuring they shouldn't alienate readers with something most of them don't care about.
Brian Williams and Amazon are asking election night news-seekers to take a leap of faith with them
Read full article: Brian Williams and Amazon are asking election night news-seekers to take a leap of faith with themFormer NBC News anchor Brian Williams is asking people interested in election night news to take a leap of faith with him.
Harris tries out new ways of reaching voters, but she's running out of time
Read full article: Harris tries out new ways of reaching voters, but she's running out of timeThe election is little more than a week away, and Vice President Kamala Harris is still trying to help voters feel like they truly know her.
'Take our lives seriously,' Michelle Obama pleads as she rallies for Kamala Harris in Michigan
Read full article: 'Take our lives seriously,' Michelle Obama pleads as she rallies for Kamala Harris in MichiganMichelle Obama delivered a searing speech in support of Kamala Harris during a rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
A century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the top
Read full article: A century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the topIn the waning days of the presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are courting Native American voters in states where their vote could swing some of the most hotly contested counties in the country.
Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier
Read full article: Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricierIf Donald Trump wins the presidential election, Republicans hope he will fulfill a longstanding GOP goal of privatizing the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Obama, Springsteen boost Harris as she warns of ‘brutally serious’ consequences if Trump wins
Read full article: Obama, Springsteen boost Harris as she warns of ‘brutally serious’ consequences if Trump winsBruce Springsteen and Barack Obama lent their star power to Kamala Harris’ quest for the presidency on Thursday as the vice president implored Georgia voters to consider the “brutally serious” consequences if Donald Trump wins a second term in the White House.
Morning 4: Squeaky clean? Nope. 3 Michigan cities ranked among country’s rattiest -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Squeaky clean? Nope. 3 Michigan cities ranked among country’s rattiest -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Eminem, Obama urge Michiganders to vote for Harris during rally in Detroit
Read full article: Eminem, Obama urge Michiganders to vote for Harris during rally in DetroitFormer President Barack Obama visited Detroit Tuesday night to support Vice President Kamala Harris. He was introduced by Detroit’s own Eminem
President Barack Obama, Eminem rally voters to support VP Kamala Harris at Detroit campaign event
Read full article: President Barack Obama, Eminem rally voters to support VP Kamala Harris at Detroit campaign eventWe’re two weeks away from Election Day, and former President Barack Obama was back in Detroit to show support for Vice President Kamala Harris with a little help from Eminem.
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.
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.
9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero
Read full article: 9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zeroSome 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 was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway
Read full article: US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anywaySurgeon 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.