But in an interview that aired Monday night, he argued that the rhetoric coming from his opponent was more incendiary.
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President Biden to unveil plan to cap rents
The policy push reflects the White House’s efforts to respond to widespread voter anger over high housing prices.
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Eric Brakey says Project 2025 criticism is ‘fearmongering’
Auburn state senator uses humor to defend Republican agenda outlined in controversial Project 2025.
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Republicans hail Donald Trump and embrace his running mate JD Vance in convention’s opening night
Trump’s appearance came hours after jubilant and emboldened delegates nominated the former president to lead their ticket for a third time and welcomed Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.
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Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case; prosecutor to appeal
Donald Trump’s position, that the Justice Department can’t appoint a special counsel, had been rejected in other courts involving other prosecutions brought by other Justice Department special counsels.
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As Trump heads to GOP convention, 2 parties adjust to a changed campaign
Saturday’s shooting adds a new layer of darkness and unpredictability to an already extraordinary contest between President Biden and his predecessor.
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Former fire chief killed at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire
Corey Comperatore died Saturday during an apparent attempt to kill the former president at Saturday’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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Trump aides say Republican National Convention will go on as planned
Expressing his eagerness to address supporters, Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday morning that he and his movement would ‘remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of wickedness.’
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In prime-time address, Biden asks Americans to reject political violence and ‘cool it down’
The president said political passions can run high but declared that ‘we must never descend into violence.’
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Trump, Biden call for unity as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt
The gunman was identified as a 20-year-old from a Pittsburgh suburb, but his motivation remained a mystery; the FBI is investigating the incident as potential domestic terrorism.