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Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Speaks At The Libertarian National Convention

RFK Jr. admits to dumping a dead bear in Central Park, solving a decade-old mystery

7:10pm August 05, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

The presidential candidate said he'd planned to take the roadkill home and skin it, but got waylaid by a long day of falconry and steak dinner. The mystery of the bear cub made national news in 2014.

President Biden Proposes Major Reforms For U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court rejects Missouri's bid to halt Trump’s sentencing in N.Y. hush money case

6:31pm August 05, 2024

Missouri had argued that the rights of Missouri voters to hear from presidential candidates were being violated by the New York criminal proceeding.

Former Trump attorney agrees to cooperation agreement in Arizona 'fake elector' case

5:43pm August 05, 2024

by Wayne Schutsky

Jenna Ellis, a onetime attorney for former President Donald Trump, has agreed to a cooperation agreement with Arizona’s attorney general in the state official’s “fake electors” case.

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Harris has momentum, but the race is still tight. Here are the paths to the presidency

4:30pm August 05, 2024

by Domenico Montanaro

Trump’s leads in the Blue Wall states have been completely wiped out, and they remain true toss-ups. The former president retains a narrow lead in all four Sun Belt states.

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What the process looks like when it comes to vetting a presidential running mate

4:30pm August 05, 2024

by Michel Martin

Vice President Kamala Harris will be selecting her running mate soon. NPR's Michel Martin spoke with James Hamilton, who helped vet VP candidates for four democratic presidential candidates.

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She’s in his town: Bon Iver to perform at Harris rally in hometown of Eau Claire, Wis.

4:23pm August 05, 2024

by Eric McDaniel

The folk singer is set to play a rally for Vice President Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate. They'll be in Wisconsin for a barnstorm tour of swing states.

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NC Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson mocked women for abortions. He's now running an ad with his wife's own story

2:00pm August 05, 2024

by Associated Press

A new commercial by Mark Robinson, North Carolina Republican's nominee for governor, is seeking to counter ads by Democratic rival Josh Stein criticizing his abortion views. The Robinson commercial describes his wife's previously revealed abortion decades ago and leaves the impression that he's now comfortable with the state's current 12-week ban on most abortions.

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Usha Vance tries to defend her husband's 'childless cat ladies' comment

1:57pm August 05, 2024

by Eric McDaniel

In her first solo interview of the campaign, Usha Vance discussed how her family is adjusting to vice presidential campaign life and what she wants voters to know about her husband.

14 Democratic Presidential Candidates Attend Iowa Liberty And Justice Celebration

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We spoke to 5 people who knew Kamala Harris before she was VP. Here's what we learned

7:46am August 05, 2024

We spoke with five people who have known Kamala Harris across different stages of her life, to find out what shaped her — and how she shapes others.

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In Missouri, Rep. Cori Bush faces a primary challenge over views on Israel

9:40pm August 04, 2024

by Jason Rosenbaum

Democratic Rep. Cori Bush’s criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza partly prompted her main primary challenger, prosecutor Wesley Bell, to enter the race.

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