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Year later, sprawling Georgia election interference case against Trump stalls

by KATE BRUMBACK August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Explosive allegations raised by one of Trump’s co-defendants early this year have caused a delay and could even derail the prosecution.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Harris cautiously rolls out policy: Aiming to outmaneuver Trump, address liabilities

by ZEKE MILLER August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Asked by reporters Saturday when she would unveil her policy platform, the vice president promised more details this week.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Trump and his allies once cheered hacked materials. No longer, now that they say he’s a target

by NICHOLAS RICCARDI August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Donald Trump has changed his position on whether a presidential campaign’s hacked materials should be published.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, hero to election deniers, convicted in election computer breach

by COLLEEN SLEVIN August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Peters was accused of using someone else’s security badge to give an expert affiliated with My Pillow chief executive Mike Lindell access to the Mesa County election system.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Judge rules against RFK Jr. in fight to be on New York’s ballot

by MICHAEL HILL and PHILIP MARCELO August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

The judge ruled that the presidential hopeful falsely claimed a New York residence on nominating petitions despite living in California.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

FBI investigating after Trump campaign said sensitive documents were hacked by Iran

by Alex McCann August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Iran’s mission to the United Nations, when asked about the claim of the Trump campaign, denied being involved.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?

by By WILL WEISSERT and MICHELLE L. PRICE August 12, 2024August 13, 2024

Democrats are playing up their sunnier outlook, while the Trump campaign argues their candidate is reflecting the dour mood of the country.

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Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?

by WILL WEISSERT and MICHELLE L. PRICE August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

WASHINGTON — At the top of his first speech as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz turned to Vice President Kamala Harris and declared, “Thank you for bringing back the joy.” The next day, Harris took the theme a step further, branding the Democratic ticket “joyful warriors.” Contrast that with former President Donald Trump, […]