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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Big crowds, go-to applause lines, talk of joy — and some unsolicited Republican counterprogramming.
These were common themes during the first big campaign swing for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as the new Democratic ticket barnstormed through five battleground states this past week on a get-to-know-us tour.
They opened with a boisterous rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday, hours after Harris announced Walz as her running mate. From there it was a march through Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Nevada. Planned stops in Georgia and North Carolina were washed out by Tropical Storm Debby.
The tour was a way to help both candidates introduce themselves to voters, especially independent and undecided voters in states where the Democrats are in tight races against Republican nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. ...
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Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of ‘joy’ and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Big crowds, go-to applause lines, talk of joy — and some unsolicited Republican counterprogramming.
These were common themes during the first big campaign swing for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as the new Democratic ticket barnstormed through five battleground states this past week on a get-to-know-us tour.
They opened with a boisterous rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday, hours after Harris announced Walz as her running mate. From there it was a march through Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Nevada. Planned stops in Georgia and North Carolina were washed out by Tropical Storm Debby.
The tour was a way to help both candidates introduce themselves to voters, especially independent and undecided voters in states where the Democrats are in tight races against Republican nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. ...
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JD Vance says Trump wants abortion to be decided by states amid questions about abortion pill access
GOP VP nominee JD Vance responded to questions about comments by Trump that seemed to indicate an openness to restrictions on abortion pills.
www.cbsnews.comTrump spreads false conspiracy theory about Harris’ Detroit crowd size | CNN Politics
Donald Trump falsely claimed in a series of social media posts Sunday that “nobody” attended Vice President Kamala Harris’ Michigan rally last week — and said his Democratic rival should be “disqualified” over a “fake crowd picture.”
www.cnn.comFormer students and colleagues recall high school teachers Tim and Gwen Walz as allies and advocates
When Kamala Harris named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, she highlighted his service as a congressman, soldier, high school teacher and coach.
apnews.comHezbollah launches 30 rockets into Israel, no casualties reported: IDF
Hezbollah militants early Monday launched 30 rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel though no casualties were reported, the Israeli Defense Forces said.
Joe Biden explains why he dropped out of White House race
The president says his candidacy would have been a "real distraction" for Democrats and that his highest priority was to defeat Donald Trump.
www.bbc.comJD Vance says mass deportations should 'start with 1 million,' defends 'thought experiment' giving parents extra votes
GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance spoke with ABC News' Jonathan Karl about a wide variety of topics including immigration and his views on childless Americans.
Ukraine troops now up to 30km inside Russia's Kursk region, Moscow says
Russia's defence ministry said it had engaged in fighting near two villages, some 25-30km inside Russia.
www.bbc.comDemocratic National Convention speakers include Biden, Obama and the Clintons
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to formally accept the Democratic Party’s nomination at the convention, which will kick off in Chicago on Aug. 19.
www.nbcnews.comZelenskyy acknowledges push into Russia to put 'pressure on the aggressor'
The Ukrainian military was progressing in its campaign "to push the war out into the aggressor's territory," President Zelenskyy said late Saturday in his daily address.
Trump reportedly used a slur against Harris in private conversations
Former President Donald Trump reportedly has used a slur often targeted at women to describe Vice President Kamala Harris during at least two private conversations. His campaign denies it.
apnews.comBiden says he felt pressure from Democrats to drop out before he ended his reelection bid
President Joe Biden discussed his legacy, concerns for democracy, and the reason he dropped out in a new interview.
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Defense secretary orders submarine to Middle East, accelerates arrival of strike group ahead of anticipated Iran attack | CNN Politics
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a guided-missile submarine to the Middle East and accelerated the arrival of a carrier strike group to the region ahead of an anticipated Iranian attack against Israel, the Pentagon said in a statement Sunday evening.
www.cnn.com'It’s mayhem and craziness:’ Californians react to Newsom’s order to remove homeless encampments
Local officials and advocates are divided over how to respond to the directive, which has left homeless people without a clear idea where they will wind up.
www.nbcnews.comUkraine's president acknowledges military incursion onto Russian soil
Ukraine’s incursion into Russia continued for a sixth day Sunday.
apnews.comOlympic basketball: USA top Paris medal table after dramatic women's win against France
The United States snatch top spot in the 2024 Olympic medal table as their women's basketball team beat hosts France to win the final gold on offer in Paris.
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US beefs up posture in Middle East, warns an Iran-backed attack on Israel could come this week
The moves come as the U.S. and other allies push for Israel and Hamas to achieve a cease-fire agreement that could help calm soaring tensions in the region.
apnews.comJD Vance says 2021 comments about giving more votes to people with kids were a ‘thought experiment’
Vance’s remarks resurfaced in the wake of backlash he faced over his 2021 comments about “childless cat ladies” running the country.
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