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Utah congressional candidate contests election results in state Supreme Court as recount begins
With a recount underway, the closely trailing Republican challenger for Utah's 2nd District U.S. House seat is contesting the primary election results in state Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to recover enough disqualified ballots to overtake his opponent. Colby Jenkins was 214 votes, or 0.2 percentage points, behind U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy when counties certified their results last month, placing the race within recount territory, which in Utah is when the difference in votes for each can
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Don't expect a balloon drop quite yet. How the virtual roll call to nominate Kamala Harris will work
Delegates to the Democratic National Convention will officially select their nominee for president in a process that begins Thursday. Vice President Kamala Harris will be the only candidate eligible to receive votes after no other candidate qualified by a Tuesday night deadline. Dubbed a “virtual roll call” by Democratic National Committee officials, the process will allow Harris to claim the nomination by Monday, just 15 days after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek a second term
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US lawmakers seek to block Chinese firms from solar manufacturing subsidy
The American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act was introduced as some of the world's largest solar panel producers, which are based in China, are setting up factories in the United States. The Biden administration has sought to boost investment that creates U.S. jobs in clean energy, but is desperate to prevent over-reliance on geopolitical rival China. Some U.S. solar equipment manufacturers have said they find it hard to compete against a flood of cheap imports and are worried
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Harris tries to turn Trump’s strongest issue, immigration, against him
At Tuesday’s raucous rally in Atlanta, Vice President Kamala Harris went after former President Donald Trump on what polls show is his strongest campaign issue: immigration.
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Trumps lies to Black journalist convention crowd and says Kamala Harris 'happened to turn Black' a few years ago
Donald Trump attacked Kamala Harris during an on-stage interview at the National Association of Black Journalists' conference.
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Trump Refuses To Say If Sheriff's Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey Should Have Immunity
NABJ’s decision to platform the Republican nominee has been widely criticized by the organization’s members.
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Michigan Supreme Court Brings Back Higher Minimum Wage, Paid Leave Laws
The court rejected an effort by Republican lawmakers to water down two ballot initiatives from 2018.
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Lisa Murkowski Says She Was Offended By JD Vance’s ‘Childless Cat Lady’ Comment
The Alaska Republican, who supports abortion rights, went after her Senate colleague and GOP vice presidential candidate for his disparaging comments.
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Trump says Harris would be 'like a play toy' to world leaders if elected
Former President Donald Trump said world leaders would treat Vice President Kamala Harris “like a play toy” if she’s elected president.
2 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
UAW endorses Harris, giving her blue-collar firepower in industrial states
UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that the union's “job” in this year's election was to defeat Trump. “We can put a billionaire back in office who stands against everything our union stands for, or we can elect Kamala Harris who will stand shoulder to shoulder with us in our war on corporate greed,” Fain said. There was never any doubt that the UAW would endorse Harris after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US, on cease-fire
Israel's suspected killing of Hamas' political leader in the heart of Tehran, coming after a week in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahupromised U.S. lawmakers he would continue his war against Hamas until “total victory,” points to an Israeli leader ever more openly at odds with Biden administration efforts to calm the region through diplomacy. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking on an Asia trip, was left to tell reporters there that Americans had not been aware of or involved
5 min read - PoliticsThe New York Times
Some Republicans Embrace Conspiracy Theories on Trump Assassination
WASHINGTON — Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz. and a former Navy SEAL, says he is no conspiracy theorist. But in the weeks since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, he has made the baseless suggestion that the shooting was part of a coordinated campaign by Democrats or shadowy government actors to try to stop the former president from reclaiming the White House. “Not only did they try and bankrupt him, but they tried to put him in prison,” Crane told Jeff Oravits, a right-wing radio personality i
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GOP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes fall ballot effort to replace troubled political mapmaking system
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday that he will work to defeat a fall ballot issue aimed at remaking the state’s troubled political mapmaking system, and, if it passes, work with state lawmakers next year to advance a competing amendment based on the Iowa model. At a news conference complete with corroborating visuals, DeWine contended that rules laid out in the Citizens Not Politicians amendment would divide communities and mandate outcomes that fit “the classic definition of gerr
4 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
‘Dangerously liberal’ v ‘just plain weird’: Trump and Harris hone their messaging
Plus: Vance’s bad week, the streets named for Joe Biden, and more misinformation from Musk
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Arizona official who defended state's elections loses GOP primary
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a defender of battleground Arizona's election process, lost his GOP primary to state Rep. Justin Heap.
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Texas’ floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules as larger legal battle persists
The ruling is the latest development in a standoff between Texas and President Joe Biden’s administration over immigration on the state’s border with Mexico.
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Kari Lake wins Arizona GOP Senate primary, setting up a key race against Democrat Ruben Gallego
Kari Lake won the Republican Senate primary in Arizona, NBC News projects, officially setting up a critical matchup against Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego.
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US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law that sparked protests
The Biden administration on Wednesday suspended $95 million in U.S. assistance to Georgia after its parliament adopted legislation related to foreign agents that critics say was inspired by a Russian law used to crack down on political dissent and that sparked weeks of mass protests. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that he had decided to pause the Georgian aid, which would directly benefit the government, as the result of a review of assistance that he ordered in May after the law passed
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Sen. Mark Kelly rips Trump over role in killing bipartisan border bill
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., went after former President Donald Trump on Tuesday for his role in sinking a bipartisan immigration bill as the former president seeks to cast Vice President Kamala Harris as a “border czar” who failed to secure the border amid record increases of migrant crossings.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Who does Kamala Harris have to win over to win Michigan?
Once dwindling Biden polls now appear more promising for Harris, as residents are ‘excited’ and ‘energized’
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US-Mexico border arrests are expected to drop 30% in July to a new low for Biden's presidency
Arrests of migrants for illegally crossing the border to the United States from Mexico have plummeted about 30% in July to a new low for Joe Biden's presidency, U.S. authorities said, raising prospects that a temporary ban on asylum may be lifted soon. The U.S. Border Patrol is expected to arrest migrants about 57,000 times during the month, down from 83,536 arrests in June, the previous low mark of Biden's presidency, according to two U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials who spoke to T
3 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Ex-justice department officials raise alarm over US supreme court’s immunity ruling
Scholars also warn it would embolden Donald Trump’s authoritarian streak should he win the presidency again
6 min read - PoliticsThe New York Times
As Republicans Attack Harris on Immigration, Here’s What Her Record Shows
WASHINGTON ��� As they seek effective attack lines against Vice President Kamala Harris, Republicans are focusing on her role in the Biden administration’s border and immigration policies, seeking to blame her for the surge of migrants into the United States over the past several years. A review of her involvement in the issue shows a more nuanced record. President Joe Biden did not assign her the job title of “border czar” or the responsibility of overseeing the enforcement policies at the U.S.-M
7 min read - PoliticsThe New York Times
Harris Created a Huge Wave of Energy. How Long Can Democrats Ride It?
ATLANTA — Everything is different now for Democrats. Their crowds are dancing. Beyoncé has conquered the soundtrack. The celebrities — from Southern rappers to Hollywood actors — are showing up. And by the time Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage Tuesday night in Atlanta for what her aides billed as the kickoff for her new-and-improved campaign, it was clear that President Joe Biden had been left a distant memory — a name not even mentioned in her remarks. Sign up for The Morning newslet
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The fate of Biden’s Supreme Court proposal may lie with Kamala Harris
Both Biden and Harris are recent converts to the idea of term limits, but there are hints that Harris may be more willing to push the issue.
7 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Trump favorite Kari Lake wins Arizona’s Republican Senate primary
Far-right firebrand to face off against Democrat Ruben Gallego for US Senate seat vacated by Kyrsten Sinema
6 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Harris' views on key issues over the years
In her campaign against Republican Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris says that she will “proudly put my record against his any day of the week.” Republicans are resurfacing Harris' previous positions from her failed presidential campaign four years ago, and they're blaming her for controversies on President Joe Biden's watch. At the same time, Harris wants credit for accomplishments that were achieved under Biden while also charting her own course forward.
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Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state Wisconsin
More than 40 people filed into a converted coffee shop on a recent Saturday morning in Madison, Wisconsin, to organize in a west-side neighborhood for Vice President Kamala Harris. A month ago, fewer than 10 people showed up for a similar event for President Joe Biden. The excitement among loyal Democrats lit by Harris replacing Biden has enlivened the party's base in Wisconsin, particularly in areas where the vice president must run up big margins to carry a swing state that Biden flipped fro
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Election Denier Kari Lake Wins GOP Senate Primary In Arizona
Lake was expected to win the Republican nod, but her Democratic challenger, Ruben Gallego, is ahead of her in general-election polling.
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JD Vance discusses his rocky debut and what role he wants to play as Trump's VP
Sen. JD Vance knows he has had a rocky rollout as Donald Trump’s running mate, but the Ohio Republican doesn’t believe he has disappointed the former president.
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JD Vance admitted in private that Biden getting swapped out for Harris was like a 'political sucker punch'
"Kamala Harris is obviously not struggling in the same ways that Joe Biden did," Vance said of the presumptive Democratic nominee.
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Harris derides Trump on border security at Georgia rally as GOP presses the issue
Kamala Harris, facing a new barrage of GOP attack ads seeking to define her on Republican terms, attacked back on immigration and border security.
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Project 2025 winding down policy work following criticism from Trump
The Heritage Foundation official leading Project 2025 is stepping down and the group is winding down its policy work following sustained criticism by former President Donald Trump and his campaign.
3 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Harris to be sole Democratic presidential candidate heading into official party vote
Vice President Kamala Harris is the only White House hopeful who has qualified to compete for the Democratic presidential nomination, the Democratic National Committee said in a statement on Tuesday. Although no other major Democrat had indicated any plans to challenge Harris, the DNC’s announcement officially clears the path for the vice president to seek her party’s nomination uncontested, just nine days after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and created a vacancy at the top of the
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White House chef retires after nearly 30 years, 1st woman and 1st person of color to have the job
The White House's executive chef has retired after nearly three decades of making meals and cooking up state dinners for five different presidents and their families. Cris Comerford is the first woman to hold the job, and is also the first person of color to be executive chef. First lady Jill Biden thanked her for her service in a statement on Tuesday.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
JD Vance writes glowing foreword to Project 2025 leader’s upcoming book
Republican vice-presidential nominee praises Kevin Roberts’ conservative vision, stymying Trump’s efforts to deny ties
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Harris punches back over ‘border czar’ attacks
The vice president hit Donald Trump for his opposition to the bipartisan immigration legislation proposed in the Senate earlier this year.
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Kamala Harris Shows Off New Energy For Democrats In Atlanta Rally
Recent polls show her trailing in the state to former president Donald Trump by several points.
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With Harris in the race, 'double haters' are on the decline: From the Politics Desk
Voters who hold unfavorable views of both major party candidates are on the decline after Kamala Harris' ascension and Donald Trump's shooting.
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Black journalist group sparks backlash for inviting Trump to its convention
The National Association of Black Journalists is facing backlash after announcing on Monday that Donald Trump would take part in a Q&A with Black journalists at the organization’s annual convention.
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Garland Pushes Back On Judge’s Decision To Dismiss Trump’s Classified Documents Case
Former President Donald Trump faced 40 charges related to allegedly obstructing the government’s efforts to recover documents from his Mar-a-Lago estate.
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Here Are All Of JD Vance's Put-Downs Of Childless Americans
For years, the Ohio senator and Republican vice presidential candidate has described people who don't have children as immoral and inferior.
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Merrick Garland: It's 'extremely alarming' a shooter was able to get that close to Trump
Attorney General Merrick Garland said he is outraged by the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and warned that democracy depends on accepting election results.
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Tim Walz has friends in Congress. They say his political chops could help Harris as VP.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's relationships in Congress and history of winning tough races could make him an ideal vice presidential pick for Kamala Harris, allies say.
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FACT FOCUS: Google autocomplete results around Trump lead to claims of election interference
With fewer than 100 days until the 2024 election, social media users are claiming that a lack of Google autocomplete results about former President Donald Trump and his attempted assassination is evidence of election interference. Many posts include screenshots showing what the autocomplete feature, which predicts what users are trying to type, has generated for text such as “attempted assassination of tr” or “president donald.” Among the pictured results for the former phrase are references t
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Court holds up Biden administration rule on airline fees while the carriers sue to kill it
Consumer advocates are criticizing an appeals court decision that blocks a new U.S. Transportation Department rule requiring airlines to more clearly disclose fees when they advertise prices for a flight. A three-judge panel on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans said Monday the rule “likely exceeds” the agency’s authority “and will irreparably harm airlines.” The Biden administration published the rule, alongside another dealing with airline refunds, in April as part of a cam
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Georgia website that lets people cancel voter registrations briefly displayed personal data
Georgia election officials are encouraging people to use a state website to cancel voter registrations when someone moves out of state or dies, a nod to Republican concerns that there are invalid registrations on the rolls. The problem, which Raffensperger spokesperson Mike Hassinger said lasted less than an hour and has now been fixed, underscored Democratic concerns that the site could allow outsiders to unjustifiably cancel voter registrations.
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Atlanta man pleads guilty to making phone threats to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
An Atlanta man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to threatening U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in phone calls to the Georgia Republican's Washington office. Sean Patrick Cirillo, 34, pleaded guilty to a charge of transmitting interstate threats before a U.S. District Court judge in Atlanta, according to court records.
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With the funeral behind them, family of the firefighter killed at the Trump rally begins grieving
Now the hard work of grieving is beginning for the family of a former fire chief who was shot and killed during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Corey Comperatore’s sister, Dawn Comperatore Schafer, is mad at the scammers trying to collect money on their behalf fraudulently.
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‘You’re a fool’: Trump ramps up attacks on Jewish Democrats
“Any Jewish person that voted for [Harris] or [Biden] �� should have their head examined,” Trump said in a radio interview.
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