The president is courting Nevada this weekend – a state that’s voted Democratic since 2004.
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Pence drops plan to go to fundraiser hosted by QAnon backers
The vice president is still scheduled to hold a Republican campaign rally near Bozeman, Montana, where the fundraiser is being held Monday.
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Lively U.S. Senate debate puts front-runners Collins and Gideon on the hot seat
In one of the nation’s most closely watched races, the candidates challenge one another on health care, racial inequality, judicial nominations and dark money in politics. You can watch it here.
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Effort to dismiss Flynn’s case reflects improper pressure by Trump, former judge says
Trump has repeatedly criticized the case against Flynn as well as the underlying investigation of Russia’s interference in the 2016 election and its efforts to help him win.
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Trump revels in packed Michigan rally amid fallout from book
Michigan’s Democratic governor and other officials worry about the growing size of Trump’s rallies and his campaign’s repeated flouting of public health guidelines.
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Money for $300 unemployment boost to run out after 6 weeks
FEMA emphasizes that all eligible recipients will get the $300 boost to cover 6 weeks, a period that ended Sept. 5.
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In Senate debate, Collins, Gideon share stage for the first time
The televised debate in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race was co-hosted and live streamed by the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine.
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Virus bill blocked in Senate as prospects dim for new relief
Democrats were united in opposing the legislation; all Republicans voted in favor except Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.
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Twitter to label or remove misleading claims on vote results
The policy goes into effect Sept. 17, a few weeks before the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election.
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Trump campaign wants federal judge to kill Nevada vote-by-mail law
Less than eight weeks before the Nov. 3 elections, President Donald Trump’s campaign is urging a federal judge to block a new state law and prevent mail-in ballots from going to all active Nevada voters.