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Harris campaign says it’s raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention
By AAMER MADHANIUpdated 8:11 AM CDT, August 25, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says it has now raised $540 million for its election battle against Republican nominee former President Donald Trump.
The campaign has had no problems getting supporters to open their wallets since President Joe Biden announced on July 21 he was ending his campaign and quickly endorsed Harris. The campaign said it saw a surge of donations during last week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Harris and her vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, accepted their nominations.
“Just before Vice President Harris’ acceptance speech Thursday night, we officially crossed the $500 million mark,” campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon wrote in a memo released by the campaign on Sunday. “Immediately after her speech, we saw our best fundraising hour since launch day.”
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Comedian Jon Stewart called out Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bill Clinton and other major Democratic figures for hypocrisy at the Democratic National Convention (DNC).
Democrats think their record on abortion will neutralize missteps at the border - Washington Examiner
In the first presidential cycle since the reversal of Roe v. Wade, Democrats believe their pursuit to reinstate the constitutional right to abortion access will counteract the Biden administration’s previous blunders at the border in the November election.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHeat waves, wildfires and now … snow? California endures a summer of extremes
The West Coast’s summer has been interrupted by an unusually cold system from the Gulf of Alaska that dropped down through the Pacific Northwest into Northern California.
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Sports gambling takes a toll on Americans' checkbooks, research shows
Two new studies quantify the effect of legalized and expanded sports betting on investments and savings.
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German authorities don't rule out terrorism after knife attack kills at least 3, injures 8
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection to the attack, but police say they do not believe he was the perpetrator.
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Pete Buttigieg talks about Kamala Harris' strategy for victory
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Harris-Walz ticket's approach to beating Donald Trump on the final night of the DNC.
Tropical Storm Hone increases to Category 1 hurricane strength while approaching Hawaii
Tropical Storm Hone has increased to a Category 1 hurricane while continuing its steady approach toward Hawaii late Saturday.
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Biden-Harris admin launched new illegal migrant 'amnesty' while DNC was underway: Critics
While all eyes were on the DNC in Chicago, the Biden-Harris White House set into operation a new parole program for illegal immigrants, critics say amounts to a "massive amnesty."
Judge rules Breonna Taylor's boyfriend caused her death, throws out major charges against ex-Louisville officers
The judge also threw out major felony charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of falsifying a warrant.
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Newsom considers cutting funding for cities refusing to clear encampments - Washington Examiner
Since Newsom was elected governor, the state has spent $27 billion homelessness, though little progress has been made on the often thorny and complicated issue.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBabe Ruth's 'called shot' jersey could get as much as $30 million at auction
The jersey worn by New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth during his famous “called shot” home run in 1932 could sell at auction for as much as $30 million.
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Sicily yacht press conference: Five things we learned
Investigators examining the sinking of a luxury yacht that killed seven people have outlined what they know six days on.
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ChatGPT is taking over immigrant kids’ least favorite chore: translating for their parents
“He doesn’t ask me to help with English, grammar and technical language anymore — he’s replaced me with ChatGPT,” one woman said of her Chinese American dad.
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2nd former officer charged in Tyre Nichols' death pleads guilty in federal plea deal
Emmitt Martin III is one of five former Memphis police officers indicted last year on federal charges in connection with Tyre Nichols' death.
Oklahoma teachers were told to use the Bible. There's resistance from schools as students return
Despite a statewide mandate from Oklahoma’s education chief to incorporate Bible lessons, some school districts have publicly indicated they aren’t making changes.
apnews.comWith the conventions over, Harris and Trump begin the final sprint to Election Day | CNN Politics
An unsettled and unpredictable 2024 presidential race is entering its final stretch, with Vice President Kamala Harris looking to build on the momentum of this week’s Democratic National Convention and former President Donald Trump honing his lines of attack.
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Venezuelans will keep fighting for democracy. They have no choice
Venezuelans proved the strength of democracy and defeated socialist dictator Maduro in the election. But the fight isn't over and they need to keep going to get their country back.
French police arrest synagogue blast suspect
The man was shot and injured by police after he opened fire on the officers in southern France, reports say.
www.bbc.comUnder sea and over land, the Paris Paralympics flame is lit before beginning an exceptional journey
The Paris Paralympics flame has been lit in the British village of Stoke Mandeville, widely considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.
apnews.comPro-Palestinian group 'Abandon Biden' changes to 'Abandon Harris' ahead of election
Pro-Palestinian group Abandon Biden announced Friday that the name of the organization was changing to Abandon Harris following her selection as the Democratic presidential candidate.
Arrest made in arson attack at French synagogue, French officials say
French officials said they have arrested a person in connection with An arson attack on a synagogue in southern France.
Zach Galifianakis asks Democrats to ‘step back’ from showcasing celebrities - Washington Examiner
The star of The Hangover trilogy warned that most voters don't connect with celebrities or care about their endorsements.
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CNN anchor calls RFK Jr. endorsing Trump 'huge' based on swing state polls: 'It is everything'
CNN's Erin Burnett told viewers that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of former President Trump could have a "huge" impact in the election against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Romanian authorities tow vehicles from Andrew Tate’s home after new human trafficking allegations
Romanian authorities have towed away luxury vehicles from the home of the divisive social media personality Andrew Tate.
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Georgia sheriff's deputy dies days after being shot while serving search warrant
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office in Georgia announced that Investigator Taylor Bristow died from his injuries from the shooting that happened on Tuesday.
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Satellite images show Ukraine's expanding attacks inside Russia
Kyiv has stepped up its campaign of aerial attacks against strategic targets, from bridges in the Kursk region to an air base and oil depot deeper inside Russian territory.
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Robert F Kennedy Jr suspends campaign and backs Trump
Trump praises RFK Jr as "phenomenal" at a rally, but members of the Kennedy clan accuse him of "betrayal".
www.bbc.comIslamic State group claims responsibility for knife attack that killed 3 in Solingen, Germany
The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for a knife attack in Solingen, Germany, that killed three people and wounded eight more at a crowded festival marking the city’s 650th anniversary.
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Officials in southwest Pakistan say a roadside bomb attached to a motorcycle went off near a police office, killing two children and a woman and wounding 15 people
Floods kill more than 30, impact millions in Bangladesh and northeast India | CNN
Rescuers are scrambling to evacuate flooded communities after heavy rains inundated parts of Bangladesh and northeast India, killing at least 36 people and causing rivers on both sides of the border to reach extreme levels.
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