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A manipulated video shared by Musk mimics Harris’ voice, raising concerns about AI in politics
By ALI SWENSONUpdated 4:04 PM CDT, July 28, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — A manipulated video that mimics the voice of Vice President Kamala Harris saying things she did not say is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead with Election Day about three months away.
The video gained attention after tech billionaire Elon Musk shared it on his social media platform X on Friday evening without explicitly noting it was originally released as parody.
The video uses many of the same visuals as a real ad that Harris, the likely Democratic president nominee, released last week launching her campaign. But the video swaps out the voice-over audio with another voice that convincingly impersonates Harris. ...
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Russia’s Putin vows ‘mirror measures’ in response to US missiles in Germany - Washington Examiner
Putin may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJoe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in. Disenchanted voters are taking a new look at their choices
Many voters who had been displeased that they had same choices in 2024 that they did in 2020 are taking a fresh look now that it's shaping up to a matchup between Harris and Trump.
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Andy Beshear, one of Kamala Harris' potential VP picks, makes campaign stop in pivotal swing state
Georgia is likely to be a battleground state in this November's presidential election.
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Elizabeth Warren launches new attack on Supreme Court: ‘Actively undermining democracy’ - Washington Examiner
“We also have to change our Supreme Court, because right now we have a Supreme Court that has basically jumped the guardrails," the Democratic senator said.
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Trump and Harris enter final 100-day stretch of a rapidly evolving 2024 race | CNN Politics
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are entering the last 100 days of one of the fastest-moving and least predictable campaign seasons in memory, after a historic month upended the 2024 presidential race.
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Election 2024 updates: Harris interviewing top VP contenders Sunday, source says
Vice President Kamala Harris is days away from naming her running mate -- and she is expected to soon become the official Democratic presidential nominee.
Doug Emhoff would become the country's first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidency
The nation’s first second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, would become its first first gentlemen if Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in November.
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In Tim Walz, Democrats see a potential VP pick who can shore up the 'blue wall'
The Minnesota governor’s allies argue his appeal to rural and working-class voters as well as progressives could offer Kamala Harris a unique boost.
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Mark Meadows seeks Supreme Court intervention in bid for immunity from Georgia election subversion prosecution | CNN Politics
Mark Meadows’ lawyers say they’ve asked the Supreme Court this weekend to take up his bid to move the Georgia election subversion prosecution against him to federal court, where the former White House chief of staff to ex-President Donald Trump would bring arguments that he is entitled to...
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Israel-Palestine conflict | Live updates | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
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Harris raised $200 million in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteers
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'Litigation is a certainty': Trump's call to end birthright citizenship would face a mountain of opposition
An executive order would kick-start a legal fight that could lead to a Supreme Court ruling.
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Looking to vote early? Here's what to know ahead of the 2024 election.
Election day is November 5, but some voters can cast their ballots as early as September.
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Vance says ‘childless cat ladies’ comment taken out of context and blown up by Democrats - Washington Examiner
The Ohio senator sought to defend his controversial comments by saying they were taken out of context and alleging Democrats are "anti-family."
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DCCC seeks to tie House Republicans to Project 2025 with 100 days left until election day
House Democrats' campaign arm is seeking to tie swing district Republicans to the sweeping conservative policy playbook.
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Harris sees boost in favorability after Biden drops out of race: POLL
Vice President Kamala Harris saw a jump in favorability after President Joe Biden announced he was not seeking reelection, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll.
Trump calls Harris “Evil” at rally with Vance in Minnesota
Republican nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, rallied supporters on Saturday in a state that hasn’t backed a GOP candidate for the White House since 1972.
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Harris’ favorability sees dramatic spike after Biden drops out: poll
Vice President Kamala Harris saw her favorability rating improve significantly after President Biden dropped out of the race and she was elevated to the top of the ticket.
Maduro is declared winner in Venezuela's presidential election as opposition claims it prevailed
The outcome of the polls will either lead to a seismic shift in politics or extend by six more years the policies that caused the world’s worst peacetime economic collapse.
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With Trump in mind, some progressives online turn against anti-Harris leftists
Left-leaning voters online have rallied around Kamala Harris this week, and many are increasingly critical of those who have said they’ll withhold their vote.
www.nbcnews.com'Gen Z feels the Kamalove': Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
Gen Z voters jumped to social media to share coconut tree and “brat summer” memes — reflecting a stark shift in tone for a generation that feels left behind by the Democratic party.
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Will deadly attack on occupied Golan Heights spark regional war?
There is little appetite for all-out regional war, but Israel has promised to respond to the Majdal Shams incident.
New York Times: Text messages from law enforcement show concerns were raised more than 90 minutes before Trump rally shooting | CNN Politics
Text messages between law enforcement before the assassination attempt against Donald Trump earlier this month suggest that some officers raised the shooter’s presence at the rally more than 90 minutes before he climbed onto a roof and fired eight rounds at the former president.
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Israeli response to soccer field attack could 'tear Lebanon apart'
Israel pledged a tough response to an attack on a soccer field that killed 12 kids. The US is urging restraint.
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The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow's monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council
Whether it’s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it’s been Russia versus the United States and the West during Moscow’s presidency of the U.N.
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Arab American leaders are listening as Kamala Harris moves to shore up key swing-state support
Some Arab American leaders in Michigan are expressing cautious optimism about Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign after months of outrage over President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war
Israel-Hezbollah: Rocket strike puts foes on brink of all-out war
Fears mount that the deadly attack on the occupied Golan Heights could trigger a major conflict.
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Harris’s campaign manager indicates she would keep Biden border policy in place if elected - Washington Examiner
Kamala Harris will keep Joe Biden's asylum border policies if she is elected president, according to her campaign manager.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAttorney for cartel leader 'El Mayo’ Zambada says his client was kidnapped and brought to the US
The lawyer of a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who is now in U.S. custody is pushing back against claims that his client was tricked into flying into the country.
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Harris camp responds to Trump telling Christians they 'don't have to vote again' if he gets elected
Harris camp responds to Trump telling Christians they 'don't have to vote again' if he gets elected.
Graham warns Iran could 'sprint to a nuclear weapon' before election, blames Biden 'failure'
Sen. Lindsey Graham warned that Iran's march toward a nuclear weapon could turn into a "sprint" ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Stomach grumbles: Japan’s eateries catch heat over higher tourist prices
Some Japanese businesses are charging multiple times their usual prices amid a record influx of tourists.
Sen. Schumer dodges on whether he helped on pushing Biden out
Sen. Chuck Schumer dodged questions about whether he called on President Biden to drop out of the race during a meeting he had with the president on July 13.
Senate candidate Bernie Moreno campaigns as an outsider. His wealthy family is politically connected
Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno of Ohio likes to portray himself as a political outsider in his race against Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown.
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Israel Hezbollah: Lebanon fears dangerous new phase in fighting
Israel has warned Hezbollah will "pay a heavy price" following the rocket strike on Golan Heights.
www.bbc.comLawmakers from 6 countries say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend conference in Taiwan
Lawmakers from at least six countries say Chinese diplomats are pressuring them not to attend a China-focused conference in Taiwan.
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U.S. in "continuous discussions" with Israel, Lebanon after rocket attack
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday there was "every indication" that Hezbollah was behind the Golan Heights attack.
www.cbsnews.comCrews battle wildfires across the US West and fight to hold containment lines
Wildfires across the western United States and Canada have put millions of people under air quality alerts, as thousands of firefighters battle the flames.
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Fetterman diagnosed with COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms - Washington Examiner
The Pennsylvania senator said he would work from home until further notice.
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Maduro declared winner of Venezuela's presidential election but results already being disputed
Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner in Venezuela's presidential election Sunday, but his opponents immediately disputed the results.
www.cbsnews.comKamala Harris has America focused on multiracial identity
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Here's how Kamala Harris' successor as vice president would be chosen if President Biden steps down
If President Biden were to step down as commander in chief today, there would be a constitutional process to fill the vacant vice presidency.
Will Harris clinch the Democratic nomination? She's one step closer after pivotal deadline passes
Vice President Kamala Harris is closing in on officially having the Democratic nomination in the bag.
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Even on quiet summer weekends, huge news stories spread to millions more swiftly than ever before
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Golan Heights strike: Thousands mourn children killed
World leaders scramble to contain the fallout and de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Lebanon’s Beirut airport cancels flights over fears of Israeli attack
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Trump calls for US to be ‘crypto capital of the planet’ in appeal to Nashville bitcoin conference
Former President Donald Trump has laid out his plans to wholeheartedly embrace cryptocurrency if elected for a second term
Focused amid the gunfire, an AP photographer captures another perspective of attack on Trump
Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, hi
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DeSantis argues ‘all arteries of the Left’ working to patch Democratic Party ‘together again’ - Washington Examiner
DeSantis argued the Democratic Party is using “all the king’s horses and all the king’s men” to put the party back together after Biden bowed out of the race.
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Thousands of firefighters battle to contain California's Park Fire, other western blazes
The sprawling Park Fire – which officials say was sparked after a man pushed a burning car into a gully in Chico and then fled – was only 12% contained as of Sunday.
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Schumer says Trump's VP pick may be "one of the best things he ever did for Democrats"
Senate Majority Leader Schumer called the addition of the Sen. JD Vance to the Republican ticket an "incredibly bad choice."
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This Democratic governor started calling Trump, Vance ‘weird.’ Hear why | CNN Politics
Potential vice presidential pick Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) joins CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” to discuss his viral use of the word ‘weird’ to describe former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
www.cnn.comIrish sisters christen US warship bearing name of their brother, who was lauded for heroism
Three sisters of an Irish-born recipient of the Navy Cross have christened a U.S. Navy warship bearing his name — and have secured a promise that the ship will visit Ireland.
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Second man injured during shooting at Trump rally is out of the hospital
Jim Copenhaver, 74, was one of two people injured during the shooting at the campaign rally on July 13 in Butler County.
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7 people shot, 1 fatally, at a park in upstate Rochester, NY
Police say one person is dead and at least six others were injured following a mass shooting at a park in upstate New York.
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Will this be Kamala Harris' moment to make history?
In a week's time, the vice president has all but locked in her party's nomination, racked up an impressive list of endorsements, and hauled in a mountain of cash. Constituencies who had tuned out of the 2024 campaign are tuning back in.
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Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. What to know
New research suggests certain blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately
Wisconsin Republicans ask voters to take away governor's power to spend federal money
Wisconsin Republicans are asking voters to take away the governor’s power to unilaterally spend federal money, a reaction to the billions of dollars that flowed into the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mali rebels claim major victory over army, Russian mercenaries
Tuareg separatists say they ‘obliterated’ enemy columns and seized a large amount of equipment and weapons.
Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July - Washington Examiner
Get ready for a meteor shower doubleheader. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July. And this year, it will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids. The Delta Aquariids occur every year in North America’s late summer. This year’s peak activity...
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Harris vs. Trump: 100 days from election, it's a dramatically altered presidential race
This weekend marks 100 days until Election Day and one week since President Biden's announcement he was ending his re-election rematch against former President Trump & endorsing Vice President Harris
‘We cannot remain silent about what we saw.’ US medical workers demand Gaza ceasefire in letter to Biden and Harris | CNN
A group of 45 American doctors and nurses describe bloodshed in Gaza in an open letter to the White House, and demand immediate ceasefire.
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Italy PM Meloni vows to 'relaunch' bilateral ties with China
Ms Meloni last year removed Italy from President Xi Jinping's signature Belt and Road Initiative.
www.bbc.comAfter years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it
Iowa is set to join more than a dozen other states where abortion access has been sharply curbed since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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UK is 'broke and broken,' new government says amid shortfall in public finances
Britain’s new left-leaning government says the nation is “broke and broken,” blaming the situation on its predecessors ahead of a major speech on the state of the public finances that is widely expected to lay the groundwork for higher taxes
Tammy Baldwin looks to maintain edge over top of the ticket in battleground Wisconsin | CNN Politics
When Kamala Harris held her first campaign rally as the presumptive Democratic nominee last week, one of the most vulnerable senators in the country was on hand to welcome her.
www.cnn.comCan tech help solve the Los Angeles homeless crisis? Finding shelter may someday be a click away
Can tech help solve Southern California's homeless crisis? A Los Angeles nonprofit is developing software intended to revolutionize shelter and services in the nation's epicenter of homelessness.
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Florida man dressed as Uncle Sam travels the country from Trump rally to Trump rally
Uncle Sam is having fun traveling to multiple Trump rallies across the U.S.
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‘Honeymoon period’ of excitement for Harris will last about a month: Sununu - Washington Examiner
Gov. Chris Sununu (D-NH) said he thinks Democrats can carry the momentum with them to the Democratic National Convention in mid-August.
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Tim Walz, JB Pritzker dodge questions on potentially serving as Kamala Harris' running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to select her running mate by Aug. 7.
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South Korea introduced as North Korea during Olympics opening ceremony, top official ‘deeply sorry’ | CNN
Olympics organizers have “deeply apologized” to South Korea over a “human error” that saw its 143 athletes being wrongly introduced as North Korean at the opening ceremony.
www.cnn.comNevada attorney general appeals to state high court in effort to revive fake electors case
The Nevada attorney general's office is asking the state Supreme Court to uphold charges against six so-called fake electors.
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‘They were just kids. What did they do wrong?’: In Majdal Shams, a town caught between Israel and Hezbollah mourns its young | CNN
The Syrian Druze community of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights are united in grief following the deaths of 12 children in a rocket strike on Saturday.
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The one characteristic of Reagan and Trump that sets them apart from other presidents
There are a lot of similarities between Presidents Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. Both ran joyous campaigns and liked their audiences. They also had one similar characteristic.
Here’s what a Harris presidency could look like | CNN Politics
A week after announcing her run for president, Kamala Harris has yet to tell voters how she will address the key issues facing the nation. Her platform will likely be in the same vein as that of President Joe Biden.
www.cnn.comArizona judge rejects wording for a state abortion ballot measure. Republicans plan to appeal
A judge has rejected an effort by GOP lawmakers to use the term “unborn human being” to refer to a fetus in a pamphlet for Arizona voters.
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Trump courts Bitcoin and crypto fans for votes and donations
Cryptocurrency has emerged as a key political battleground for Donald Trump and Republicans
www.bbc.com5,000 people rescued from flooding in North Korea in evacuation efforts led by Kim, report says
North Korea says more than 5,000 people were rescued from weekend flooding in airlifts and other evacuation efforts supervised by leader Kim Jong Un.
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Nigeria courts convict 125 Boko Haram Islamist insurgents in mass trial
A Boko Haram insurgency has killed thousands of people and displaced millions since it began in 2009, creating a humanitarian crisis in northeastern Nigeria.
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Team USA’s Dawn Staley suggests regret over Caitlin Clark being left off Olympics roster - Washington Examiner
"If we had to do it all over again, the way that she’s playing, she would be in really high consideration of making the team," Staley said.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSimone Biles shakes off a calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
Simone Biles posted an all-around total of 59.566 during Olympic qualifying inside a packed and star-studded Bercy Arena in Paris despite complaining of a left calf injury that had her limping.
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Donald Trump praises Blake Masters in rare last-minute dual endorsement for Congress
Trump's endorsements come days before the July 30 primary, after many voters have cast early ballots in the 8th Congressional District.
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USA men's basketball begins gold medal defense with dominant win over Serbia
Kevin Durant led the way for the USA, scoring 23 points on 8-of-9 shooting. Durant, who missed all of exhibition play leading up to Paris, looked sharp coming off the bench.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham says politicians "should never say anything to hurt anybody's feelings" after Vance's "cat ladies" comments
Sen. Lindsey Graham made clear that Donald Trump doesn't regret picking Vance as his running mate amid recent backlash.
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Analysis: What happens between now and Inauguration Day | CNN Politics
American voters have spoken, and they decided to rehire Donald Trump as president of the United States.
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Killing of Sonya Massey brings fresh heartache to Breonna Taylor, George Floyd activists
The police killing of Sonya Massey in Illinois brings a crushing sense of whiplash after the killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.
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Biden compared to George Washington by liberal commentators in rush to support his withdrawal
Political commentators and liberal media hosts hailed President Biden for choosing to withdraw from the presidential race, even comparing him to George Washington.
Peter Thiel more ‘hopeful’ about possible second Trump term after JD Vance pick - Washington Examiner
He donated $1 million to Trump’s first presidential campaign in 2016, didn’t donate anything in 2020, and has not yet donated anything in 2024.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUK's new Treasury chief axes projects to save costs and confirms deal to end doctors strike
Britain’s new Labour government has axed several construction projects and withdrawn a winter fuel payment for millions of retirees to cover what it calls a newly found 22-billion-pound ($28 billion) shortfall in the public finances.
apnews.comTranscript: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on "Face the Nation," July 28, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 28, 2024.
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Transcript: House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Michael McCaul on "Face the Nation," July 28, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 28, 2024.
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation," July 28, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 28, 2024.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation," July 28, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 28, 2024.
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Transcript: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on "Face the Nation," July 28, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 28, 2024.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," July 28, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Lindsey Graham join Robert Costa.
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'Gen Z feels the Kamalove': Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
Gen Z voters jumped to social media to share coconut tree and “brat summer” memes — reflecting a stark shift in tone for a generation that feels left behind by the Democratic party.
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Trump tells Christian voters they "won't have to vote anymore" if he is elected in November
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
www.cbsnews.comHarris freshens up her message on the economy as Trump and Republicans go after her on inflation
Since President Joe Biden left the White House race, Vice President Kamala Harris has begun to craft her own narrative around the economy.
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Biden passed the torch to Harris. Now, how does he help her win?
Democrats succeeded in pressuring President Joe Biden to end his presidential campaign. Now, they're debating how best to utilize him to help Kamala Harris.
Harris vs. Trump: 100 days from election, it's a dramatically altered presidential race
This weekend marks 100 days until Election Day and one week since President Biden's announcement he was ending his re-election rematch against former President Trump & endorsing Vice President Harris
Trump and Vance team up to campaign in Minnesota, a state that hasn't backed the GOP in 52 years
The rally was a gamble for Trump that could potentially force Democrats to devote resources to a state they might otherwise ignore.
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July 27, 2024, presidential campaign news | CNN Politics
Follow for live news updates on the 2024 presidential campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
www.cnn.comAn Israeli airstrike hits a school sheltering people in Gaza, killing at least 30 including children
After the evacuation order, multiple Israeli airstrikes hit around Khan Younis, killing at least 70 people, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry,
apnews.comPollster finds 'astounding change' in Democratic electorate since Harris' ascension
Enthusiasm about Vice President Kamala Harris running for president has supercharged her campaign and helped her close the gap with Trump within a week.
Trump urges Christians to vote, says they won't have to again if he wins 2024 election
The GOP presidential nominee delivered the comments during a keynote speech at Turning Point Action’s Believers’ Summit.
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Trump team slams ‘absolutely absurd’ attacks on Vance as VP pick takes flak for ‘cat lady’ comments - Washington Examiner
After the interview resurfaced on social media this week, critics were quick to note Harris has two stepchildren, while labeling Vance as sexist and extreme.
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TikTok collected views on abortion, gun control from U.S. users, Justice Department says
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
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Where are the world’s millionaires and how is wealth divided globally?
Almost half of the world’s wealth, or $213 trillion, is held by just 1.5 percent of the global adult population.
July 27, 2024, presidential campaign news | CNN Politics
Follow for live news updates on the 2024 presidential campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
www.cnn.comSilent No More, Harris Seeks Her Own Voice Without Breaking With Biden
WASHINGTON — After meeting with Israel’s prime minister this week, Vice President Kamala Harris said she “will not be silent.” She was referring to her concerns about Palestinian suffering in the war in the Gaza Strip, but in a way, it was a larger declaration of independence. For nearly four...
With trials pushed back, Trump sees first big dip in legal bills
As former President Donald Trump faces a supercharged Democratic fundraising effort, a persistent drag on his campaign’s coffers may be easing: legal expenses.
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'Ultimate team player:' Why some Democrats think Roy Cooper is Harris' top VP pick
The North Carolina governor lacks the pizzazz of some other candidates, but that may be a bonus for a ticket looking to reassure voters, allies say.
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Trump says he will continue outdoor rallies with increased Secret Service protection
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
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Olympic opening ceremony drag performance resembling Last Supper rankles conservatives
While some fans loved this unabashed display of French camp and kitsch, others — particularly those who espouse conservative or Christian beliefs — were not happy with it.
www.nbcnews.comWhat's in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them
Over the course of his 39 years, Vance’s first, middle and last names have all been altered in one way or another.
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Trump backtracks on outdoor rallies ban - Washington Examiner
“I WILL CONTINUE TO DO OUTDOOR RALLIES, AND SECRET SERVICE HAS AGREED TO SUBSTANTIALLY STEP UP THEIR OPERATION,” Trump said in a post to Truth Social.
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Canada stripped six points over drone incident in Olympics, coach banned
The Canadian women’s football have been docked six points by FIFA, while head coach Bev Priestman is banned for a year.
Republicans are not happy about Last Supper portrayal at the Olympics - Washington Examiner
The Paris Olympics is under fire from Republicans after hosting a controversial drag parody of a moment Christians consider sacred.
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Harris’ team rejects Israeli notion that her comments could harm ceasefire talks | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris’ office on Friday is rejecting a suggestion from a senior Israeli official that the vice president’s remarks on Thursday that forcefully criticized Israel’s conduct in its war against Hamas could have made a ceasefire deal harder to reach.
www.cnn.comHere's how Jill Biden thinks the US can match the French pizzazz at the LA Olympics
First lady Jill Biden has praised Paris’ “spectacular” Olympics opening ceremony and looked ahead to how the U.S. can similarly dazzle audiences when the Games are held in Los Angeles in four years.
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Life and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth's temperatures soar to record highs
The warming Earth sizzled through the week with four of the hottest days ever measured.
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Trump, who once trashed bitcoin as ‘based on thin air,’ addresses crypto’s largest convention | CNN Politics
For a time, Donald Trump would have made for an unlikely headliner at a cryptocurrency confab.
www.cnn.comTrump calls Harris 'a bum' and 'a failed vice president'
Former President Donald Trump focused attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on immigration and criminal justice during his second speech since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, calling Harris a “bum” and a “failed vice president” in remarks at the Turning Point...
Who Kamala Harris may choose as her VP running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running mate as she approaches one of most consequential decisions of her new presidential candidacy.
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Kamala Harris' campaign chief signals she would keep Biden's border crackdown if elected
In June, President Biden enacted a partial ban on asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border using his executive authority.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 883
As the war enters its 883rd day, these are the main developments.
Investigation into Trump shooting started within minutes on the roof, but questions linger
Body cam scenes were captured in the chaotic minutes after Thomas Matthew Crooks took aim at former President Donald Trump on July 13.
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NY Times editorial board urges Kamala Harris to 'do better' than Biden in taking questions from reporters
The editorial board of The New York Times urged Vice President Kamala Harris to "do better" than her ex-running mate President Biden on taking questions from reporters.
Harris holds her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets
Vice President Kamala Harris held her first fundraiser since becoming the Democrats’ likely White House nominee as she looks to build on a record week of contributions since President Joe Biden ended his campaign for reelection.
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Harris failed to combat ‘root causes’ of illegal immigration, former Border Patrol union chief says
Border Patrol's former union president says Vice President Harris has not done enough to secure the U.S. border and has failed to identify the real root causes of migration.
Kamala Harris changes course, says she doesn't support ban on fracking - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris is walking back a previous 2020 endorsement for a fracking ban, a large issue in swing-state Pennsylvania.
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Kamala Harris has begun "thorough" process to pick running mate, campaign manager says
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking at "probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make," her campaign manager told CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona.
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Israeli attacks kill more than 50 Palestinians across Gaza
Fifteen children and eight women were among those killed in an attack on Khadija School in Deir el-Balah.
Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom's order
A day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments on state land, including lots under freeways, the homeless people living in these encampments are wondering where else they could go.
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Israel-Gaza updates: Israel strikes 'deep inside' Lebanon after deadly attack
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, negotiations seem to have stalled to secure the release of hostages.
Russian media throw shade at Paris Olympics, which TV won't show
Watching the Paris Olympics will be difficult for most people in Russia, and in the view of local media it’s not really worth the effort.
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Science group backs Sen. Mark Kelly for vice-presidential nomination
The Mark Kelly endorsement comes as Democratic-aligned groups weigh relative value of several vice-presidential possibilities.
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Kamala Harris makes history as whirlwind week upends US election
Joe Biden’s decision to step aside, a slew of endorsements and a record fundraising haul – vice-president hits the ground running as Democrats’ new standard-bearer
Las Vegas man charged with threatening officials including the judge and prosecutor in the Trump hush money trial | CNN Politics
A Las Vegas man has been charged with threatening to injure and kill government officials in three states and the District of Columbia, including the New York judge and prosecutor who handled former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial, according to federal officials and court records.
www.cnn.comJon Stewart pushes VA to cover troops sickened by uranium after 9/11. Again, they are told to wait
Comedian Jon Stewart and troops sickened by uranium have ended a meeting at the Department of Veterans Affairs angry that once again they have been told they will have to wait to see whether the VA will connect their illnesses to the toxic base where they were deployed shortly after 9/11.
apnews.comABC ‘full steam ahead’ for presidential debate, despite Trump backing off commitment | CNN Business
ABC News is continuing preparations for an upcoming presidential debate, despite former President Donald Trump saying he won’t consider participating in a debate until the Democratic Party formally chooses its nominee.
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A six-figure income and a struggle to afford a house in a Nevada battleground county
In Washoe County — a swing county in a swing state — financial pressure from the housing market could have wider implications for how voters feel about the economy and what that means for their votes in November.
www.nbcnews.comJudge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another
A federal judge has ruled a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently.
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Celebrities backing Harris could make DNC the 'party of the year'- Washington Examiner
With Vice President Kamala Harris the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, the Democratic National Convention will likely be a star-studded event.
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Golan Heights attack: Israel hits Hezbollah targets after football pitch attack
The deadly strike, which killed children, raises fears of all-out war between Israel and the Lebanon-based group.
www.bbc.comArizona judge rejects wording for a state abortion ballot measure. Republicans plan to appeal
A judge has rejected an effort by GOP lawmakers to use the term “unborn human being” to refer to a fetus in a pamphlet for Arizona voters.
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Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Friday questioned Republican nominee Donald Trump's recent pro-cryptocurrency stance, as the two vie for votes in November's election from crypto-holders at the Bitcoin 2024 conference. Trump is set to speak on Saturday at the...
As Venezuela’s election nears, opposition figures face Maduro’s repression
Critics of Maduro’s government say they face roadblocks, arbitrary arrest and more as they campaign for the opposition.
Wildfires break out across California: Latest fire and smoke maps
Wildfires are exploding across the West, especially in California, where the Park Fire has now grown to be the biggest in the state this year.
Strike in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights kills at least 12 and threatens to spark a wider war
A rocket strike at a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights has killed at least 12 children and teens.
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Pentagon invests in Asian partners as China flexes with Russia
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making his 11th trip to the Indo-Pacific as secretary just days after Chinese and Russian bombers were intercepted for the first time ever off the coast of Alaska.
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‘A point of no return:’ Why Europe has become an epicenter for anti-tourism protests this summer | CNN
The growing issue of rising rents and house prices, which has made home ownership almost impossible for some residents, has led to tourism backlash in some European cities.
www.cnn.comIn a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban waters
Three Russian warships have arrived in Cuban waters, Moscow’s second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba.
apnews.comWith Trump in mind, some progressives online turn against anti-Harris leftists
Left-leaning voters online have rallied around Kamala Harris this week, and many are increasingly critical of those who have said they’ll withhold their vote.
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Voters will get to weigh in on abortion come November — in red and blue states alike
Organizers in both blue and red states have gathered enough signatures to put abortion on the ballot in November.
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Trump and Vance campaign in Minnesota in bid to flip the state for the first time in five decades - Washington Examiner
The last time a Republican presidential candidate won Minnesota was in 1972 when Richard Nixon defeated George McGovern.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFirefighters helped by cooler weather battle blaze that has scorched area size of Los Angeles
More than 130 structures have been destroyed so far, and thousands more are threatened as evacuations were ordered in four counties: Butte, Plumas, Tehama and Shasta.
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Jasper fire: Images show destruction from wildfire in Canada
The fierce wildfire in the Canadian town of Jasper melted cars to the road and turned homes to ash.
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Attack on train system highlights security threats to Paris Games
Russian-backed sabotage and cyberattacks, street protests and an attack directed or inspired by a terrorist group could disrupt events across France.
www.nbcnews.comA look at 'El Mayo' Zambada, the kingpin of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel who is now in US custody
Zambada once ran the cartel in partnership with the better-known kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera, who is serving a life sentence in a U.S. prison.
apnews.comAs GOP Attacks Harris On ‘Defund The Police,’ It Defends A Criminal Who Honors Cop-Beaters
At his rallies, Donald Trump literally salutes the violent insurrectionists who assaulted police on Jan. 6, and he has promised to pardon them if elected president.
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Rocket kills 11 in occupied Golan Heights
Hezbollah denies Israeli claims that it fired rocket that hit football pitch in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Big Tobacco may have its biggest new hit since cigarettes | CNN Business
Governments around the world have tried to kill the tobacco industry. Zyn, the brand of flavored oral nicotine pouches that comes in small, round containers resembling breath mints, is its latest strategy.
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Park fire: California wildfire tears through 5,000 acres an hour
It is the seventh largest fire ever recorded in the state, and is only 10% contained.
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At least 30 killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza, Palestinian officials say | CNN
Israel’s military issued an evacuation order to residents in the southern part of Khan Younis, warning it would “forcefully operate” in the embattled Gazan town, according to a statement on Saturday morning.
www.cnn.comParis' Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here's why
Ah Paris, the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness. Revolution ran like a high-voltage wire through the wacky, wonderful and rule-breaking Olympic opening ceremony used to astound, bemuse and, at times, poke a finger in the eye of global audiences on Friday night.
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100 days to go: Final countdown caps 'unprecedented' election- Washington Examiner
There are only 100 days left of the 2024 election, and, if past is prologue, anything could happen.
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Gerontocracy's last gasp? What Biden's 2024 exit means for the future of US leadership
Biden's departure from the 2024 race could signal the beginning of the end of aging leadership in the U.S.
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Three things to know about Venezuela's presidential election
The U.S. is warning President Nicolás Maduro that he must allow a fair election on Sunday after he previously said there would be a “bloodbath” if he were to lose.
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Iran shutters government offices, banks amid heat wave; electricity consumption soars
A heat wave blanketing Iran has forced authorities to cut operating hours at various facilities Saturday and order all government and commercial institutions to shutter the following day
The US economy Kamala Harris inherits and how she may run on it | CNN Business
Kamala Harris will have President Joe Biden’s mostly strong economy to run on. Still, one of her biggest challenges is lifting the negative feelings many Americans have about the economy, stemming from sharply higher prices for everything from groceries to rent over the past four years.
www.cnn.comMan sentenced to life after retrial conviction in 2012 murder of woman found in burning home
A man has been sentenced to life in prison following his conviction in a retrial in the death of a woman whose body was found inside her burning home in New Jersey almost a dozen years ago.
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House lawmakers leave DC until September with government shutdown deadline looming
The House of Representatives is on recess until Sept. 9 – exactly three weeks ahead of the deadline to fund the government in the next fiscal year.
The best justice money can buy: Donald Trump pursues legal challenges others can't afford
Donald Trump's fundraising pays for wide-ranging legal battles sometimes criticized as frivolous but occasionally whittling away charges against him.
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Trump was struck by bullet in assassination attempt, FBI says | CNN Politics
The FBI said Friday that Donald Trump was hit by a bullet, or a fragment from one, fired by the would-be assassin at his Pennsylvania rally earlier this month.
www.cnn.comA man dubbed 'pirate of the unknown' is extradited to US in alleged cocaine trafficking conspiracy
A citizen of Montenegro has been extradited to New York City from Italy to face charges connected to what U.S. authorities call an international drug ring that transported tons of cocaine around the world.
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Harris’s early moves show where she expects vulnerabilities - Washington Examiner
With just a hundred days until the presidential election, Kamala Harris is moving to shore up support in voting blocs, and swing states.
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See where voters in a key swing state now stand on the 2024 election | CNN Politics
CNN’s Gary Tuchman speaks with voters in Macomb County, Michigan, to get their opinions on the 2024 election now that Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee.
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California wildfires consume more than half a million acres
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday night proclaimed emergency status for areas affected by the Park Fire and Gold Complex Fire — both in Northern California.
www.nbcnews.comJudge sends Milwaukee man to prison for life in 2023 beating death of 5-year-old boy
A judge has sentenced a Milwaukee man accused of helping a teenager beat a 5-year-old boy to death to life in prison without parole.
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Second presidential debate requirements are released: Will Harris and Trump face off?
ABC News released requirements for the 2024 election presidential debate planned for Tuesday, Sept. 10.
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California wildfires consume more than half a million acres
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday night proclaimed emergency status for areas affected by the Park Fire and Gold Complex Fire — both in Northern California.
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Justice Department fights back against TikTok lawsuit as forced app sale or US ban looms
The Justice Department defended a law that could result in TikTok's US ban in a Friday court filing, saying it's about national security, not speech.
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The state with the largest school district in the nation bans realistic active shooter drills | CNN
New York, home of the nation’s largest school district, is banning realistic active shooter drills, following years of activism by parents and lawmakers who say the drills traumatize children, normalize violence and do little to prepare students for the unlikely possibility of a school shooting.
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Kamala Harris’s rushed campaign plays in her favor: Democratic strategists - Washington Examiner
Top Democratic strategists claimed Kamala Harris's campaign won't be hurt by the short amount of time she has until election day.
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