Kamala 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.  —  Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday unveiled an aggressively populist economic agenda …

How Harris Has Completely Upended the Presidential Race, in 14 Maps  —  With Kamala Harris now at the top of the ticket, the enthusiasm and confidence within the Democratic Party feel stronger than at any point I've seen since Barack Obama ran for president in 2008.

Trump says presidential civilian award is ‘better’ than top military honor whose recipients are ‘dead’ or ‘hit’ by bullets  —  Trump praised Republican donor Miriam Adelson for having received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a top civilian award.  —  BEDMINSTER, N.J. …

JD Vance Officially Has a Lower Favorability Rating Than Sarah Palin  —  LOW BLOW  —  Ohio Sen. JD Vance is now the most unpopular vice presidential nominee in modern history—soaring past former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's unfavorability ratings during the 2008 campaign.

Behind the Curtain: Trump's “caught on tape” women problem … - A Quinnipiac Poll out this week found a gender gulf among likely voters in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania: Women backed Harris 54% to 41%, while men went for Trump, 49% to 42%.

FBI raids Rappahannock County property  —  Federal agents descended on a Huntly property Tuesday and have maintained a steady presence there since.  —  “The FBI conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity.  We have no further comment as this is an ongoing matter,” …

Trump Warns That if Kamala Harris Wins, ‘Everybody Gets Health Care’  —  Donald Trump repeatedly lies about single-payer health care — an idea he and Harris both previously supported but no longer do … Vice President Kamala Harris did, too.  Neither candidate backs the idea now.

How Project 2025 Turned Into the GOP's Biggest Political Loser  —  It's also become a major liability for The Heritage Foundation — and staffers at the conservative think tank know it.  — Copy  —  There's a good reason Donald Trump and his campaign are so desperate to distance themselves …

Harris brings her ad blitz to Fox News … - The Harris campaign on Wednesday began running four spots on the network, a Fox News spokesperson confirmed to Axios.  — The ads are largely positive about Harris' life, a sharp contrast with the network's often-critical programming about her.

August 15, 2024  —  In 2021 a study by the RAND Corporation found that drug prices average 2.56 times higher in the U.S. than in 32 other countries.  For name brand drugs, U.S. prices were 3.44 times those in comparable nations.  Almost exactly two years ago, on August 16, 2022 …

Trump to resume outdoor rallies with bulletproof glass  —  The U.S. Secret Service is arranging for former President Donald Trump to resume outdoor campaign rallies a month after a gunman targeted him at a rally in Pennsylvania.  —  The Secret Service plans to surround Trump's podium with bulletproof glass …

FACT FOCUS: Trump blends falsehoods and exaggerations at rambling NJ press conference  —  Former President Donald Trump on Thursday gave his second news conference in as many weeks as he adjusts to a newly energized Democratic ticket ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention.

Walz administration awarded $2 million to Muslim group fundraising for al Qaeda-linked charity  —  EXCLUSIVE — Under Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), the state of Minnesota awarded over $2 million to an Islamic group that fundraises for a charity linked to an al Qaeda affiliate, according to funding records reviewed by the Washington Examiner.

Trump Made $300,000 for Endorsing Bible, Financial Disclosure Shows  —  Donald J. Trump also listed $100 million in liabilities over judgments he owes in civil cases, and over $1 million in crypto holdings as he courts the industry for his campaign.  —  Donald J. Trump's latest financial disclosure lists …

Democratic fundraising spooks House Republicans … - NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) said on a Thursday conference call that the GOP faces a new reality, but they still have a path to picking up seats, a source on the call told Axios.  — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) …

Unearthed Photo Shows Teen JD Vance Posing in Bathroom With Three Girls at Urinals  —  WIZZ GOING ON?  —  A resurfaced yearbook photo shows the GOP vice presidential nominee next to three girls pretending to use the urinals in his high school's bathroom.  —  JD Vance, no fan …