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By WILL WEISSERT and COLLEEN LONG
Updated 8:03 PM CDT, October 31, 2024
PHOENIX (AP) — Kamala Harris said Thursday that Donald Trump’s comment that he would protect women whether they “like it or not” shows that the Republican presidential nominee does not understand women’s rights “to make decisions about their own lives, including their own bodies.”
“I think it’s offensive to everybody, by the way,” Harris said before she set out to spend the day campaigning in the Western battleground states of Arizona and Nevada.
She followed up those remarks at her rally in Phoenix: “He simply does not respect the freedom of women or the intelligence of women to know what’s in their own best interests and make decisions accordingly. But we trust women.”
The comments by Trump come as he has struggled to connect with women voters and as Harris courts women in both parties with a message centered on freedom. She’s making the pitch that women should be free to make their own decisions about their bodies and that if Trump is elected, more restrictions will follow. ...
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‘January 6th is going to be pretty fun’: How MAGA activists are preparing to undermine the election if Trump loses | CNN Politics
Before Election Day has even arrived, the “Stop the Steal” movement has reemerged in force, with some of the same activists who tried to overturn former President Donald Trump’s 2020 loss outlining a step-by-step guide to undermine the results if he falls short again.
www.cnn.comInflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021
As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels.
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Vance suggests upper- and middle-class kids ‘become trans’ for college admissions, says Trump may earn ‘normal gay guy vote’ | CNN Politics
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance suggested in an interview with podcast host Joe Rogan that aired Thursday that White upper- and middle-class children are incentivized to identify as transgender to gain admission to elite colleges.
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Joe Rogan's interview with JD Vance: 5 takeaways
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance sat down for a wide-ranging conversation with podcaster Joe Rogan on Wednesday.
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'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions
Americans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025.
apnews.comAP sources: White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks despite stenographer concerns
White House press officials altered the official transcript of a call in which President Joe Biden appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump, drawing objections from the federal workers tasked with recording the president’s remarks for posterity.
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Fact-checking Elon Musk's claim about Democrats importing voters
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Fifty children among 84 people killed in Israeli strikes in northern Gaza
Two Israeli attacks on residential buildings in northern Gaza killed 84 Palestinians, including over 50 children.
As US votes, Ukraine’s future hangs in balance
Ukrainians on the front lines tell the BBC's James Waterhouse that their country’s survival is in the hands of Americans.
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Would Justice Department and FBI officials carry out Trump’s prosecutions of his rivals?
Former officials fear Trump would force out DOJ and FBI officials who defy him and replace them with loyalists. Chaos, division and paralysis could ensue.
www.nbcnews.comOpponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures
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Trump presidency could damage economy if he weakens democracy, experts say
Trump could damage the economy, experts say, if he makes good on threats to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.
Trump campaign denies RFK Jr. will be in charge of HHS or USDA - Washington Examiner
Howard Lutnick, Trump transition co-chairman, made the announcement despite both former President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. making statements about the job appointments this week.
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Analysis: Trump’s White House would mainstream vaccine skepticism as confidence drops among Republicans | CNN Politics
Anyone who doubts that a second Trump term would take vaccine skepticism into the mainstream of American government and life should watch Kaitlan Collins’ interview on CNN Wednesday with the co-chair of Trump’s presidential transition team, Howard Lutnick.
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Harris seizes on Trump's pledge to protect women 'whether they like it or not'
Vice President Kamala Harris slammed Donald Trump on Thursday, saying the former president's pledge to protect women was "offensive to everybody."
Arizona counties invest millions in new facilities to reassure voters of election security, transparency
The ballot boxes in Arizona's Pinal County are equipped with GPS tracking devices, something officials say can assure the public all election equipment is protected.
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Hakeem Jeffries hits Mike Johnson's comments on 'massive reform' to Obamacare if Donald Trump wins
Jeffries hit Johnson in an exclusive interview with USA TODAY after the speaker talked about Obamacare reforms at a Pennsylvania campaign stop.
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Harris courts the female vote in Phoenix, slams Trump for not respecting 'the intelligence' of women
Campaigning in the Western battleground state of Arizona Thursday, Kamala Harris slammed Donald Trump’s remark that he would protect women whether they “like it or not,” saying it shows he does not does not respect the freedom or intelligence of women.
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US election updates: Harris to rally in Las Vegas alongside J-Lo as Trump sues CBS
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Harris: Trump 'capable of anything' when it comes to interfering with election results
She spoke in an an exclusive interview with ABC's Mary Bruce.
Harris and Trump exchange attacks as number of early votes cast tops 60m
The candidates will hold rallies in Nevada today, where Harris will be joined by Jennifer Lopez.
Harris says Trump 'devalues' women's ability to make their own choices
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, the vice president criticized Trump's comments about protecting women "whether the women like it or not."
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Trump's net worth slumps by $1.9 billion amid DJT stock plunge
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
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CNN Polls: Harris and Trump remain neck and neck in Georgia and North Carolina | CNN Politics
Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has established a clear advantage in the presidential race in Georgia and North Carolina, a new CNN/SSRS poll finds.
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Vance laments ‘hyper-woke’ Democratic rhetoric: Five takeaways from three-hour spot with Joe Rogan - Washington Examiner
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) and Joe Rogan discussed censorship, foreign policy, illegal immigration, religion, and much more during the lengthy sit-down.
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PCE index, the Fed's preferred inflation measure, drops to 2.1%. Here's what it means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault video was not leaked, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said they didn't have the video when CNN aired it.
LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris in presidential race against Trump | CNN Politics
Basketball superstar LeBron James threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid Thursday evening, emphasizing that “the choice is clear” just days ahead of Election Day.
www.cnn.comWhy Sen. JD Vance did Joe Rogan's podcast days after Trump
Days after former President Donald Trump appeared on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” his running mate, Sen. JD Vance came on this show.
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Spain floods: Nation mourns as death toll soars past 150
At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims.
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Full transcript: Vice President Kamala Harris interviewed by NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor
With just days to go before the 2024 elections, Harris spoke to NBC News on Thursday afternoon ahead of a rally in Phoenix.
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In Georgia, four years of US election fraud claims resonate among voters
Republican-dominated Spalding County shows how Trump’s false claims changed electorate and local election boards alike.
Trump will become first major 2024 candidate to visit majority-Arab Dearborn, Michigan
The nation's largest Arab-majority city, Dearborn has been roiled by political turmoil over anger with the Biden administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
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Progressives gear up for their first big fight if Harris wins: Protecting Lina Khan
While liberals have held their tongues as Kamala Harris tacked to the center, they're preparing for a major battle over the future of the party, with personnel emerging as a flashpoint.
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More anti-Trump statues are popping up across US. Anonymous artist attached to the project says there could be more | CNN Politics
It started with a bronze replica of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk on the National Mall in Washington, DC – topped with a basketball-sized poop. Now, anti-Trump statues are popping up in more US cities.
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Democrats say they'll accept a Kamala Harris defeat - Washington Examiner
Democratic voters overwhelmingly told the Washington Examiner that they would accept the results if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
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After pilot error, F-35 fighter jet flew for 11 minutes on its own before crashing last year
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Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia hearing over super PAC's $1 million lottery for voters
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
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Allying with Trump, Elon Musk is the latest billionaire to seek gov’t power
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Harris leans into economy and abortion rights in new ads in final days of presidential campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
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Thousands of ballots are at stake as the Supreme Court considers Pennsylvania voting rules
Mail ballots with issues that prevent them from being counted could number in the thousands in this election.
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2024 election latest news: Live results in Trump-Harris matchup
Election Day is here. Get the latest news on the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
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US rapper Young Thug to be released from jail in plea deal twist
The Grammy winner's criminal trial on racketeering and gang charges was the longest in state history.
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 10/31/2024
Drops in big tech companies including Microsoft and Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms led Wall Street lower.
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How Lisa Marie Presley's legacy got tied to the alleged attempt to steal Graceland
A scandal began when a company announced a foreclosure sale for Graceland, claiming that Elvis' late daughter borrowed $3.8 million and used the property as collateral.
Missouri has one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans. Now it’s up to voters to decide whether to keep it | CNN Politics
Missouri voters this election will decide whether to effectively undo their state’s near-total abortion ban – one of the nation’s strictest – with a ballot measure that aims to write reproductive freedoms into the state’s constitution.
www.cnn.comDonald Trump gambles with late-stage trips to Democratic New Mexico and Virginia
It's a risky detour from the seven battleground states to spend time in places where Republican presidential candidates haven't won in decades.
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What Joe Rogan, Washington Post dramas say about the US election and media
Trump and Harris have both shunned newspapers in favour of podcasts, highlighting media’s struggle for relevance.
Biden hosts formal ceremony to celebrate federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
President Joe Biden hosted a formal ceremony Wednesday to publicly celebrate his executive order establishing an initiative to increase funding for Hispanic-serving institutions.
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No, CBS hasn't done exit poll showing 25% of Republicans voting for Harris | Fact check
A spokesperson for the network said its exit polling is only conducted on Election Day.
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With Obama, 'All the Smoke' and 'huddle-ups,' Harris ramps up outreach to Black men
Harris' campaign is ramping up outreach to the typically Democratic voting group, as polling suggests Trump could overperform among young men of all races.
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Johnson vows health care overhaul if Republicans win: ‘No Obamacare’ | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson told a group of supporters on Monday night that Republicans will seek “massive reform” to the Affordable Care Act if Donald Trump is reelected — previewing a major piece of the GOP’s legislative plans for next year.
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How Elon Musk turned X into a pro-Trump echo chamber
As Musk has quickly become one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters, he has transformed X into a MAGA mouthpiece.
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'I did it': Delphi murder suspect's alleged phone confessions to wife played in court
Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen allegedly confessed to the crime in multiple jail phone calls to his wife, which were played for the jury on Thursday.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill six medics as truce talks continue
Several killed in Israel after rockets fired from Lebanon as US envoys attend talks on ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.
Venezuela's rejection from developing economies alliance heightens tensions with member Brazil
Venezuela’s government is doubling down on its attacks against Brazilian foreign relations officials, accusing them of jeopardizing the diplomatic relations between the neighboring South American countries by acting on behalf of the interests of the United States.
apnews.comTrump and Harris both support a bigger child tax credit. But which families should get it?
Never before in a presidential election cycle has there been so much discussion of the child tax credit — a tool many Democrats and Republicans have endorsed as a way to lift children and young families out of poverty.
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Do you have to fill out your entire ballot? What to know about leaving fields blank while voting
Some voters may wish to only vote in some races. Here's what happens if you leave fields blank.
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North Korean troops being given Russian uniforms and equipment, Austin says - Washington Examiner
The North Korean troops that have been deployed to Russia have been given their uniforms and weapons, according to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
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How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare for 2024
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
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VP Harris rips Trump for vowing to protect women 'whether they like it or not'
Vice president Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump for his comments about protecting American women as president.
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Georgia legal defense fund seeks to support election officials under attack for ‘doing the right thing’ | CNN Politics
Four years ago, Georgia was at the center of attempts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his election loss.
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In pictures: Different lives of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Born decades and thousands of miles apart - a visual look at the lives of the presidential rivals.
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‘Big lie’ 2.0: How Trump’s false claims about noncitizens voting lay the groundwork to undermine the election
In 2020, Donald Trump and his backers tossed out an array of false election interference allegations. Republicans now have a sharper focus.
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US election polls: Trump vs Harris – who’s leading the race?
With just days to go until Election Day, Harris and Trump are locked in a tight race.
Supreme Court's conservative justices leave in place Virginia's purge of voter registrations
The Supreme Court is allowing Virginia to resume its purge of voter registrations that the state says is aimed at stopping people who aren't U.S. citizens from voting.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger says he’s voting for Harris | CNN Politics
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former Republican governor of California, said Wednesday he will be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz in a rare endorsement.
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Supreme Court rejects Cornel West's last-ditch bid for PA voter recognition
West would likely have taken more votes from Kamala Harris than from Donald Trump if he'd been allowed on the Pennsylvania ballot.
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RFK Jr. wants federal health data so he can show vaccines are unsafe, Trump transition co-chair says
A co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants access to federal health data so he can show vaccines are unsafe and lead to them being pulled from the market in a second Trump administration.
apnews.comAmerica's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election
The United States’ European allies are bracing for an America that’s less interested in them no matter who wins the presidential election — and for old traumas and new problems if Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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Bill Clinton criticised for saying Israel ‘forced’ to kill Gaza civilians
Arab and Muslim leaders call former US president’s comments ‘insulting’ and ‘counterproductive’.
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Lebanese citizen allegedly 'kidnapped' by Israeli operatives
The war continues between Israel and forces in Gaza and Lebanon.
Trump transition team co-chair endorses Kennedy anti-vax theories and says he would be able to access health data | CNN Politics
The co-chair of the Trump-Vance transition team on Wednesday night endorsed vaccine conspiracy theories pushed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and suggested the activist and Trump ally would be given federal data in order to check vaccines’ safety if former President Donald Trump is elected.
www.cnn.comLebanon's detained former central bank governor faces new corruption charge
A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s detained former central bank governor with illicit enrichment and issued an arrest warrant.
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Voters will decide on nearly 150 ballot measures. Here are the ones to watch.
Policy issues from abortion rights to marijuana regulations to voting procedures will be directly on the ballot in many states.
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GOP House candidate says opponent is on 'revenge tour' against Trump - Washington Examiner
Virginia's 7th Congressional District, in which Republican Derrick Anderson is running, has shifted to a toss-up ahead of Election Day.
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Alito denies Cornel West bid for intervention in Pennsylvania ballot access dispute
As the Nov. 5 election draws near, the Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in a growing number of disputes.
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US makes final ceasefire push before election but doubts progress will be made in Gaza before next US president is known | CNN Politics
American officials remain doubtful a final diplomatic push in the Middle East this week will result in a pause in fighting in Gaza before Tuesday’s US presidential election, according to people familiar with the thinking, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waits to see who the next...
www.cnn.comBritain has banned protests outside abortion clinics, but silent prayer is a gray area
A ban on protesting outside abortion clinics has gone into effect in England and Wales. However, it leaves a question mark over whether anti-abortion demonstrators who pray silently will be breaking the law.
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RFK Jr. said Trump 'promised' him control of health agencies. A Trump aide refuted that.
The former presidential candidate had told supporters he's play a major role in health policy. A Trump transition team chair later said this was not the case.
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Virginia citizens make plans to vote after finding they've been wrongly purged from rolls
Some voters in Virginia are making alternate plans to cast ballots after learning that their registrations were mistakenly canceled by the state. The U.S.
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Pennsylvania is the top prize among battleground states. Here's what to expect for the 2024 election.
Joe Biden's narrow win over Donald Trump in Pennsylvania sealed his victory in 2020, but how will the 2024 election compare?
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Downballot candidates defying trends on the campaign trail - Washington Examiner
Five of the most closely watched races in the country have one thing in common.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRocket fire from Lebanon kills 7 in Israel as US officials try to push for cease-fires
Israeli authorities say rocket barrages fired from Lebanon have killed four foreign workers and three Israelis in northern Israel in the deadliest cross-border strikes from the country since Israel launched its ground invasion.
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A Gen Z pop star kicked off Harris’ campaign. Puerto Rican musicians may bring her to the finish line | CNN Politics
The influx of Latino artists denouncing Donald Trump and showing up for Kamala Harris is the October surprise that the vice president’s campaign didn’t see coming.
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A lot of state poll results show ties. So are they tied because of voters — or pollsters?
Analysis: Even in a close election, random chance means polls should be showing a broader range of results. That raises the question of whether we’re in for another polling surprise.
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American Battleground: Cat people are still haunting Trump’s campaign after debate showdown with Harris | CNN Politics
The main lesson Team Trump takes away is that they don’t want it to happen again.
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Vance says Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment is about ‘silencing people’ - Washington Examiner
Biden's garbage gaffe has become a top talking point in the final week before Election Day.
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Tim Walz's closing campaign message to air on CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
Walz recorded the interview with Colbert Thursday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, underscoring the Harris campaign's focus on the battleground state in the 2024 election.
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The Climate Election: How climate change will impact your food and electric bills, the economy and more
The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.
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Vance, in Joe Rogan interview, predicts Trump could win 'the normal gay guy vote'
Vance's appearance on the popular podcast came days after Trump's. Topics included transgender people, Muslims, Covid and the show "Emily in Paris."
www.nbcnews.comSpain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives
Crews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as residents salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain.
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Colorado secretary of state fires employee responsible for voting security breach - Washington Examiner
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold did not describe the incident as a threat to election integrity and said all passwords have been reset “out of an abundance of caution.”
www.washingtonexaminer.comArizona enlists county employees to help tackle a surge of 2-page early ballots
Employees for Arizona’s most populous country are joining election workers in an around-the-clock operation to help process early ballots.
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"Win With Black Women" founder Jotaka Eaddy on how the group is embracing its role in a historic election
Jotaka Eaddy founded"Win With Black Women," a virtual network that started meeting by Zoom every Sunday during the pandemic to support and advance the policy agenda of Black women.
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Closing arguments in battle for Congress focus on abortion and immigration
An analysis of over 300 TV ads from congressional candidates that aired Wednesday finds Democrats leaning into abortion and Republicans focusing on immigration.
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Exclusive: GOP Senate candidate Hogan touts Trump endorsement in private fundraiser after repeatedly saying he didn’t want it | CNN Politics
Maryland GOP Senate candidate Larry Hogan touted an endorsement from Donald Trump in a private donor call and suggested it helps him with the former president’s “hard core” supporters, after repeatedly stating that he did not want Trump’s endorsement.
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Trump, Harris campaign in the West as polls show tie just 5 days out
Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.
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Puerto Rico governor's race is upended by a third party for the first time in 70 years
What's traditionally been a race between the pro-statehood and pro-commonwealth parties now includes a new coalition, "Alianza," whose candidate is in 2nd place.
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