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Alicia Victoria Lozano / NBC News:
‘It just exploded’: Springfield woman claims she never meant to spark false rumors about Haitians — The woman behind an early Facebook post that helped spark baseless rumors about Haitians eating pets told NBC News that she feels for the immigrant community.
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Christopher Wiggins / Advocate:
JD Vance now says Haitian immigrants are spreading HIV after bizarre pet-eating claim flops — In the aftermath of Tuesday's presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Trump's running mate, Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance, made a series of controversial …
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Alayna Alvarez / Axios:
Trump pledges “largest deportation” in U.S. history, starting in Ohio and Colorado … - “And we're going to start with Springfield and Aurora.” — Trump also said he may hold campaign events in one or both cities. … - He also referenced exaggerated claims about Venezuelan gang activity in Aurora …
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Elie Mystal / The Nation:
White People Have Never Forgiven Haitians for Claiming Their Freedom — Behind the vicious Trump-Vance attacks on Haitian immigrants is a long history of making the people of Haiti pay for the audacity of their revolution. — Pocket — I could tell you that the only “evidence” …
Sam Levine / The Guardian:
'They've destroyed the place': Trump repeats racist, anti-immigrant lies — Trump spews hate again toward Ohio's Haitian migrants, where residents are fearful over bomb threats and hate — Donald Trump repeated racist claims about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, on Friday …
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Bomb threats force second consecutive day of school closures in Springfield, Ohio
Bomb threats force second consecutive day of school closures in Springfield, Ohio
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Irie Sentner / Politico:
Trump uses harsher rhetoric to describe Haitians in Ohio
Trump uses harsher rhetoric to describe Haitians in Ohio
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Sarah Grace Taylor / Nashville Banner:
Rep. Mark Green Accused by Wife of Affair with Younger Woman — Updated at 1:50 p.m. with a comment from Green. — Republican Congressman Mark Green has filed for divorce from his wife of 35 years after having an affair, according to a dispatch from his wife.
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Rachael Bade / Politico:
GOP lawmaker's wife accuses him of an affair — and points the finger at the wrong woman — The House Homeland Security chair, who is seeking a divorce, acknowledged “a difficult time for my family.” — House Homeland Security Chair Mark Green engaged in an extramarital affair …
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Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic:
MAGA Scrambles to Excuse Trump Chickening Out of Second Debate … Donald Trump flubbed the last debate. His allies know it, his fundraisers know it—but that doesn't mean they're willing to admit it. — On Thursday, the Republican presidential nominee announced that he had decided …
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William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Trump Is Losing The Post-Debate Debate, Too
Trump Is Losing The Post-Debate Debate, Too
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Matt Gertz / Media Matters for America:
Moooooods!!!! — Donald Trump's flailing performance at Tuesday night's debate triggered …
Moooooods!!!! — Donald Trump's flailing performance at Tuesday night's debate triggered …
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Politico:
Trump got back on track with the border. Then he started talking about the dogs (and geese).
Trump got back on track with the border. Then he started talking about the dogs (and geese).
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Tim Murphy / Mother Jones:
Lynda Carter's Sister Is Running in a Key Arizona Race. Wonder Woman Is Sounding the Alarm. — Pamela Carter, a right-wing abortion foe, claims to have her family's “full support” for her candidacy. Not exactly. — Arizona's fourth legislative district, located in the suburban heart …
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NBC News:
Obamas and Clintons to hit the campaign trail for Harris in the final stretch — Energized by their speeches at the Democratic National Convention last month, the Clintons and Obamas will travel the country to help Harris reach key voters over the coming weeks.
Los Angeles Times:
Trump says he would withhold California fire aid unless Newsom ‘signs those papers’ — Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor John Cruikshank met with Trump and spoke briefly about city's struggle to deal with land movement. — Trump portrayed California as crime-ridden, water-starved and flooded with immigrants in the country illegally.
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Jared Gans / The Hill:
Trump threatens to cut off California wildfire aid if Newsom doesn't change water policy
Trump threatens to cut off California wildfire aid if Newsom doesn't change water policy
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Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Trump says he doesn't agree with Loomer statements — Former President Trump said in a Truth Social post Friday that he did not agree with statements made by far-right activist Laura Loomer, who has come under scrutiny after traveling with the former president and battling with various other Republicans friendly with Trump.
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Sean Craig / The Daily Beast:
MAGA Civil War: How Trump Campaign Chief Tried to Whack Laura Loomer
MAGA Civil War: How Trump Campaign Chief Tried to Whack Laura Loomer
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Axios:
Trump allies alarmed by far-right activist's influence on him
Trump allies alarmed by far-right activist's influence on him
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CNN:
Pope Francis criticizes Trump and Harris and says voters must choose between ‘lesser of two evils’ — Pope Francis on Friday described the choice US voters must make in the presidential election as one between the “lesser of two evils,” deeming former President Donald Trump's anti-migrant policies …
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Mark Scolforo / Associated Press:
Pennsylvania mail-in ballots with flawed dates on envelopes can be thrown out, court rules — Pennsylvania voters could have their mail-in ballots thrown out if they do not write accurate dates on envelopes they use to return them under a state Supreme Court ruling issued Friday that could impact the presidential race.
CNN:
Biden administration expected to unveil new evidence of RT's key role in Russian intelligence operations globally — The Biden administration is expected on Friday to announce a major effort to blunt the global influence of RT and expose what it says is the Russian state media network's key role …
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Rebecca Beitsch / The Hill:
State Department labels RT as covert influence arm of Russian government
State Department labels RT as covert influence arm of Russian government
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New York Times:
Christian Conservatives Face Reality: Increasingly, They Stand Alone — As opposition to their agenda grows, especially on abortion, many conservatives are grappling with how to handle this new uncertain political world. — Conservative Christians are expected to vote overwhelmingly …
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Ana Radelat / MinnPost:
MinnPost poll shows Harris has narrow lead over Trump in Minnesota — Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) — MinnPost's Daily Newsletter … Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. — This work is licensed under …
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Eboni Boykin-Patterson / The Daily Beast:
Martha Stewart Just Quietly Made a Rare Presidential Endorsement — ‘KEEP IT QUIET’ — After declining to endorse a candidate in 2020, Stewart has finally broken her silence on the 2024 election. … Martha Stewart has finally weighed in on the 2024 election and endorsed a candidate.
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Kelsey Ables / Washington Post:
American Airlines flight attendants will now get paid for boarding time — Many flight attendants are paid only when plane doors are shut. The airline's attendants are now the “first unionized workgroup to lock in pay for boarding,” the AFPA said. — American Airlines flight attendants ratified …
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Brian Taff / 6abc:
Exclusive Action News Interview: Kamala Harris discusses economy, guns and more — Full Interview: Vice President Kamala Harris sat down one-on-one for an exclusive interview with Action News anchor Brian Taff on Friday. — JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Vice President Kamala Harris sat …
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