While Kamala Harris has energized supporters as she prepares to accept the Democratic nomination, progressive activists maintain their mission remains the same.
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U.S. looks to ban election betting as traders flock to prediction sites
The staunchest backers of political prediction marketplaces insist that the fears of election interference are overstated – and that the insights gleaned from their data serve a greater purpose.
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Strategist who ran DeSantis’ ill-fated bid working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump
Donald Trump’s campaign is largely leaving paid canvassing and get-out-the-vote efforts to outside groups like America PAC, funded in part by Elon Musk.
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Bibles, cryptocurrency, Truth Social and gold bars: A look at Trump’s reported sources of income
The financial disclosures do not detail the former president’s business losses, making it impossible to determine how much of a profit any of his myriad holdings provides.
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Democrats walk tightrope as Golden shuns Harris
Some Democrats are disappointed that the congressman is refusing to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris but also want him to hold his 2nd Congressional District seat.
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Harris unveils populist policy agenda, with $6,000 credit for newborns
The vice president endorses government action on housing, groceries, medical debt, drugs and other issues.
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Kamala Harris to propose ban on ‘price gouging’ for food, groceries
The vice president’s policy approach is expected to largely mirror President Biden’s, with changes in rhetoric and some key aspects.
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Sen. Josh Hawley and challenger Lucas Kunce argue in tense Missouri State Fair encounter
s Hawley and Kunce argued, curious onlookers took in the scene while munching down their meals of ham, eggs and coffee.
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Rep. Jared Golden says he won’t endorse Harris for president
Golden has been hounded with questions from the media and criticism from Republicans about his reluctance to take a stand in the presidential election.
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Who paid to get Cornel West on Maine’s presidential ballot – and why?
One supporter said he was hired to collect signatures for the long-shot progressive candidate, but stopped because he believed it was part of Republican efforts to elect former President Donald Trump.