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Politico:
Playbook: The endorsement Kamala Harris was waiting for — With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine — DRIVING THE DAY — NEW THIS MORNING — BARACK and MICHELLE OBAMA officially endorsed KAMALA HARRIS' presidential campaign this morning via a campaign video that captured …
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Washington Post:
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president — The Obamas are the final key leaders in the Democratic Party to unite behind Harris after President Biden ended his bid for a second term. — Former president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Harris …
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Ebony Davis / CNN:
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid in a video released Friday. — “Michelle and I couldn't be prouder to endorse you and to do everything …
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Axios, New York Times and Forbes
Joe Sommerlad / The Independent:
‘What happened to any time, any place?’: Kamala Harris trolls Trump as he backs out of debate — Trump's campaign team won't commit to debating Harris - at least not yet - blaming Democratic instability — Support truly — independent journalism — Our mission is to deliver unbiased …
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New York Times:
Harris Narrows Gap Against Trump, Times/Siena Poll Finds — In a survey taken after President Biden stepped aside, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race separated by a single percentage point among likely voters. — Vice President Kamala Harris begins a 103-day sprint …
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Charlie Mahtesian / Politico:
Can Harris Pull Off a Victory in Three Months? Three Top Strategists Lay Out How
Meryl Kornfield / Washington Post:
Trump botches Kamala Harris's first name, again and again and again
Trump botches Kamala Harris's first name, again and again and again
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HuffPost
Steven Beschloss / America, America:
A Joyful Campaign Ahead
A Joyful Campaign Ahead
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Washington Examiner and ABC News
Catherine Kim / Politico:
What's fueling Kamala Harris' TikTok surge
What's fueling Kamala Harris' TikTok surge
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NBC News:
Fearing a Trump takeover, Justice Department alumni endorse Kamala Harris
Fearing a Trump takeover, Justice Department alumni endorse Kamala Harris
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New York Times and The Hill
Andrew Solender / Axios:
Scoop: House Democrat “absolutely not” committed to voting for Harris
Scoop: House Democrat “absolutely not” committed to voting for Harris
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The Gateway Pundit, NOTUS, Maine Morning Star, The Hill, Mediaite, Bangor Daily News, Washington Examiner, Press Herald and Politico
New York Times:
Speculation Swirls About What Hit Trump. An Analysis Suggests It was a Bullet — An absence of medical records or official accounts has stirred confusion, but a Times video and trajectory analysis indicates a bullet, not debris, wounded the former president.
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New York Times:
F.B.I. Examining Bullet Fragments Found at Trump Rally Site — The bureau is assessing what caused the former president's wound during an assassination attempt. The question has turned political. — The F.B.I. is examining numerous metal fragments found near the stage at a campaign rally in Butler …
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emptywheel, New York Post, The Daily Beast and Raw Story
Talking Points Memo:
Finally Word from the FBI -About The Trump Story The Press Has Refused To Question — As you know, I've been on this story for a while: why there was never any law enforcement briefing or qualified medical report on the Butler, PA shooting incident or information of how Donald Trump was injured.
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Washington Examiner
New York Post:
FBI director questions whether Trump was struck by bullet as ex-prez's team decries ‘conspiracy bulls-t’
FBI director questions whether Trump was struck by bullet as ex-prez's team decries ‘conspiracy bulls-t’
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David Ingram / NBC News:
Elon Musk's transgender daughter, in first interview, says he berated her for being queer as a child — In an exclusive interview, Vivian Jenna Wilson said her father's recent statements, including that she is “not a girl,” inspired her to speak out: “I'm not just gonna let that slide.”
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The Guardian:
Kevin Roberts, architect of Project 2025, has close ties to radical Catholic group Opus Dei — Heritage Foundation leader has long received spiritual guidance from group and his policy goals align with its teachings — Kevin Roberts, the Heritage Foundation president and the architect of Project 2025 …
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Baptist News Global, Axios and Democrats
NBC News:
Kamala Harris' stepdaughter responds to ‘childless’ attack from JD Vance: ‘I love my three parents’ — Ella Emhoff's mother, Kerstin Emhoff, also responded to Vance's 2021 remarks, which referred to the vice president as one of the “childless cat ladies” running the country.
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Edith Olmsted / New Republic:
Republicans Really Wish Trump Hadn't Picked J.D. Vance
Republicans Really Wish Trump Hadn't Picked J.D. Vance
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Irie Sentner / Politico:
Blake Masters: ‘Political leaders should have children’
Blake Masters: ‘Political leaders should have children’
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The Hill, Raw Story, Alternet.org and New York Times
Ann E. Marimow / Washington Post:
Justice Kagan calls for a way to enforce Supreme Court ethics code — Justice Elena Kagan suggested Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. could appoint an outside panel of highly respected judges to review allegations of wrongdoing. — SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Justice Elena Kagan said Thursday …
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Ryan Adamczeski / Advocate:
Elon Musk's trans daughter Vivian Wilson slams his anti-LGBTQ+ comments as ‘ketamine-fueled haze’ — Vivian Wilson is fact-checking own father after billionaire Elon Musk made bigoted comments about her gender. — The billionaire recently attacked gender-affirming care in an interview …
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PinkNews, DNyuz, New York Daily News and Rolling Stone
Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Giffords gun safety group commits $15 million to help Harris beat Trump — First to NBC News: The group is launching a push in swing states and House battlegrounds to help “gun safety champions” with ads, polling and staffing to reach key groups of voters. — WASHINGTON — The gun safety …
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Iowa Starting Line
Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Former President Obama and Michelle Obama endorse Harris — Former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama gave their highly-anticipated endorsement for Vice President Harris on Friday. — The Harris campaign released a one-minute video entitled “Endorsement” featuring a phone call …
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Myah Ward / Politico:
Obamas endorse Harris' presidential bid
Obamas endorse Harris' presidential bid
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ABC News:
Vance argued for higher tax rate on childless Americans in 2021 interview — Trump's running mate has faced criticism over other similar previous comments. — Republican vice-presidential nominee, Sen. J.D. Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Radford University, July 22, 2024, in Radford, Virginia.
Sarah Ellison / Washington Post:
Judge throws out Gateway Pundit's bankruptcy claim — The denial paves the way for defamation suits against the site by two Georgia election workers and a former Dominion Voting Systems executive to continue. — A federal judge in Florida threw out a bankruptcy case filed by the Gateway Pundit …
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Rebecca Jennings / Vox:
J.D. Vance didn't have sex with a couch. But he's still extremely weird. — The 2024 election is already historic for a number of reasons, from an assassination attempt to a last-minute dropout, with the country's first Black woman candidate slated to secure the Democratic nomination.
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Sareen Habeshian / Axios:
U.S. authorities arrest Sinaloa Cartel leaders, including El Chapo's son … - “Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced, and the Justice Department will not rest until every single cartel leader, member, and associate responsible for poisoning our communities is held accountable …
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Carl Sullivan / Flipboard:
Flipboard Brings Local News to the Fediverse — Has local news ever been more important? Journalists who live in the communities they serve don't just keep residents informed on everything from wildfires and power outages to new businesses and upcoming events — though that's vital.