In the first interview he’s given since ending his bid for a second term, Biden said that he’s “not confident” the 45th president will let a Harris-Walz ticket take the White House without political violence.
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Harris pledges to work to end taxes on tips for service industry employees, echoing Trump vow
No matter which of them is victorious in November, neither Harris nor Trump is likely to be able to make such a move without actions from Congress.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump campaign says its emails were hacked
The campaign provided no specific evidence of Iran’s involvement, but the claim comes a day after Microsoft issued a report detailing foreign agents’ attempts to interfere in the U.S. campaign in 2024.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
With November on the horizon, presidential race ramps up in Maine
The Harris campaign held canvassing events this weekend following visits from high-profile Democrats, while Republicans turned their focus to Austin Theriault’s bid to unseat Rep. Jared Golden.
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Trump is putting mass deportations at heart of his campaign. Some Republicans are worried
The former president has suggested he would use the National Guard and possibly even the military to target between 15 million and 20 million people.
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In Las Vegas, Kamala Harris sees chance to improve her odds of winning
The Democratic presidential nominee visits the state Saturday with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
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Donald Trump heads to Montana rally after plane was diverted but landed safely
Friday’s rally at Montana State University is expected to draw thousands of Republican supporters.
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Climate groups aren’t going to stop talking about Project 2025
Advocates say they’ll continue to cite the Heritage Foundation’s conservative playbook, which Donald Trump has denounced, as reason to fear his reelection.
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Harris and Walz show their support for UAW members at union hall in Michigan
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, spoke to about 100 United Auto Worker on Thursday.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World
Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
Donald Trump has recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out.