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 …

Inside JD Vance's Blogger Days  —  The Democrats' biggest holdouts are done holding out.  Barack and Michelle Obama announced Friday morning they are endorsing Kamala Harris for president, saying that “she has the vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands.”

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.

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 …

Conservatives' racist and sexist attacks on Kamala Harris show exactly who they are  —  Hatred will continue to ooze from the right.  Pay attention - because that bigotry isn't just talk, it's Republican policies  —  Like a warm compress drawing pus from a wound, the Democratic presidential candidacy …

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.”

VP Kamala Harris Is Not “Veep” Selina Meyer  —  As soon as President Biden dropped out of the race, leaving his vice president to take on the candidacy, a pile-on of news organizations tracked me down to ask for comment.  They weren't after any insights on Kamala Harris's campaign (I have none) …

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 …

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.

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Danielle Smith: The loss of Jasper is tragic, but we can all take comfort in how much money the oil industry is still making  —  EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith fought back tears today as she announced that at least 30-50% of the town of Jasper, Alberta has been severely damaged by wildfires …

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.

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 …

House Democrats' hidden strength: challenger fundraising  —  Democratic challengers brought in more cash than Republican incumbents in a majority of battleground races.  —  Democrats have had a bright spot after several months of fretting about their electoral prospects: Their House candidates are flush with cash.

We bought everything needed to make $3 million worth of fentanyl.  —  All it took was $3,600 and a web browser  —  This fentanyl-making chemical was shipped by air from China to the United States.  Reuters purchased it as part of an investigation into the global chemical trade behind America's fentanyl crisis.