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Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions in first interview of presidential campaign
By ZEKE MILLER and COLLEEN LONGUpdated 10:29 PM CDT, August 29, 2024
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended shifting away from some of her more liberal positions in her first major television interview of her presidential campaign, but insisted her “values have not changed” even as she is “seeking consensus.”
Sitting with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris was asked specifically about her reversals on banning fracking and decriminalizing illegal border crossings, positions she took during her last run for president. She confirmed she does not want to ban fracking, an energy extraction process key to the economy of swing-state Pennsylvania, and said there “should be consequence” for people who cross the border without permission.
“I think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed,” Harris said.
She went on to say: “I believe it is important to build consensus. It is important to find a common place of understanding where we can actually solve the problem.” ...
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Taylor Swift terror attack suspects planned to kill 'a huge number' of fans, CIA official says
The suspects who plotted an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna earlier this month planned to kill "a huge number" of people, according to a CIA official.
What is Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang running amok in Colorado? - Washington Examiner
Venezuela's largest criminal gang, Tren de Aragua, is wreaking havoc in Colorado.
www.washingtonexaminer.comProsecutors in Arizona's fake electors case dispute defendants' allegations of a political motive
Prosecutors are defending their case against Republicans accused of plotting to overturn the results of the close 2020 presidential race in Arizona after defense attorneys painted them as politically motivated.
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Top U.S. official holds rare China talks as rivals work to stabilize ties
National security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and a top Chinese defense official Thursday, as the White House said President Joe Biden and Xi would speak by phone “in the coming weeks.”
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Hiker allegedly stranded by co-workers on Colorado mountain was raising money for World Central Kitchen
An insurance underwriter rescued on a central Colorado mountain after allegedly being left behind by his coworkers was hiking for World Central Kitchen.
Ballot measures in 41 states give voters a say on abortion and other tough questions
Voters across the U.S. aren't just casting ballots this fall for president and other top offices. They'll also vote on dozens of contentious issues involving life, health, crime and taxes.
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David Axelrod awestruck over Hogan’s performance in deep blue Maryland: ‘Defying gravity’ - Washington Examiner
Hogan is giving Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks a run for her money in one of the most closely watched senate races in the country.
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Germany tightens knife laws as pressure grows after mass stabbing
The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen.
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Fresh controversy brews over Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery visit | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign stirred new controversy this week during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery that was intended to draw attention to the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
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Israel will pause some fighting to allow health workers with polio vaccines into Gaza - Washington Examiner
Israel will pause its fighting in designated areas in Gaza to allow the World Health Organization to administer polio vaccines.
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What you need to know about 'sloth fever' after 21 cases confirmed among US travelers
So far, 21 cases of Oropouche virus disease, also known as "sloth fever," have been confirmed among U.S. travelers. Here's what you need to know.
Top U.S. official holds rare China talks as rivals work to stabilize ties
National security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and a top Chinese defense official Thursday, as the White House said President Joe Biden and Xi would speak by phone “in the coming weeks.”
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