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Trump reportedly used a sexist slur against Harris in private conversations
The New York Times cited two people who, on different occasions, heard Donald Trump call Kamala Harris a “b——.” His campaign denies it.
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Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of ‘joy’ and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz barnstormed through five battleground states this past week, including Pennsylvania, after Harris picked the Minnesota governor for the ticket.
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Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
As he addressed reporters at his Palm Beach, Florida, estate, ABC announced that Trump and Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 presidential debate. Trump had recently backed out.
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New Music Friday on a Thursday – from “brat summer” to Sabrina Carpenter
Charlie XCX's "brat" album cover, with its bright green background and simple font, is a visual hit. On the show, we discuss new music and revisiting some oldies.
Air Date: August 8, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:08Project 2025’s new leader Kevin Roberts postpones his own book launch until after the election
The head of the far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his new book until after the presidential election. Sen. JD Vance wrote the forward for the book.
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Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a presidential race
Some in Harris' inner circle saw Walz as a do-no-harm choice who can keep the party unified heading into the Democratic National Convention opening in Chicago on Aug. 19.
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5 things to know about Tim Walz
Here are some things to know about Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for her running mate.
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Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall
More Democrats say they are satisfied with her candidacy compared with that of Biden, energizing a party that had been resigned to the 81-year-old Biden being its nominee.
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Due diligence: Would Shapiro help Harris win Pa. like Democrats hope? Let’s look at the numbers
Some Democrats hope that Harris’ choice for VP will help her win Pennsylvania and the election. Can Shapiro bring home the commonwealth’s 19 electoral votes?
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Listen 3:20On school vouchers, fracking and Palestine, Shapiro draws criticism and praise
Some Democrats are protesting Shapiro's rightward moves, while some in the GOP call him an unreliable partner.
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Rally dates are set. Venues are chosen. The only thing missing for Harris’ blitz is her VP choice
Harris interviewed at least three running mate contenders on Sunday in Washington. They were Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
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‘Talented politician’: Pennsylvania Republicans respond to Shapiro as possible VP pick
Josh Shapiro has a reputation for reaching across the aisle to pass bills and “get s*** done.” So what do Republicans in Pennsylvania think about him? Depends on who you ask.
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Listen 2:54Kamala Harris campaign launches ‘Republicans for Harris’ in push to win over GOP voters
The program, which will kick off with events this coming week in Arizona, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, will focus on primary voters who backed Nikki Haley.
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Trump says he’ll skip an ABC debate with Harris, wants to face off on Fox News
In social media posts late Friday, Trump said his agreement to a Sept. 10 debate “has been terminated” because he'll no longer face President Joe Biden.
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Judge in Trump’s federal election subversion case rejects defense effort to dismiss the prosecution
The ruling is the first substantive order since the case was returned to her Friday following a July Supreme Court opinion that conferred broad immunity for former presidents.
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