Nation and World Politics
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Trump cheered as he picks Vance for running mateJul 15, 2024 9:55 pm - Former President Donald Trump appeared at the Republican National Convention’s opening night with a bandage over his right ear. Delegates cheered wildly when he was seen ...
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Biden says it was a ‘mistake’ to say he wanted to put a ‘bull’s-eye’ on Donald TrumpJul 15, 2024 8:30 pm - President Joe Biden told NBC News in an interview Monday that it was a “mistake” to say he wanted to put a “bull's-eye” on Republican nominee Donald Trump, but argued tha...
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Who is JD Vance? Things to know about Donald Trump’s pick for vice presidentJul 15, 2024 7:59 pm - Former President Donald Trump on Monday chose U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio to be his running mate as he looks to return to the White House. Here are some things to know abo...
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RNC Notebook, Day One: Bailey selfies, Jr. sightings, hotel disrespect?Jul 15, 2024 6:10 pm - Here’s a snapshot of news and activities from the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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An appeal to youth? Veep choice of Vance a key strategic move, delegates sayJul 15, 2024 6:07 pm - Former President Donald Trump’s pick of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate brings youth and a Midwestern touchpoint to the ticket, Illinois delegates said Monday.
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‘We can’t stay divided’: Rally shooting on minds of RNC delegatesJul 15, 2024 5:54 pm - The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump could mark a sea change in America’s bitter political divide, several suburban delegates to the Republican National Convention said Monday.
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Suburban Democrats agree: End angry rhetoric in politicsJul 15, 2024 3:41 pm - Many Chicago-area Democratic leaders support the call from President Joe Biden and others to cool down and ditch the angry rhetoric that taints American politics.
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J.D. Vance’s journey from a ‘Never Trump’ guy to Trump’s running mate
Jul 15, 2024 2:36 pm - When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, one of his steadfast critics within the Republican Party was J.D. Vance — then a young lawyer and venture capitalist wh...
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Illinois Republicans open convention with quest to unify behind TrumpJul 15, 2024 2:03 pm - Illinois Republicans emphasized a message of unity behind former President Donald Trump as they gathered Monday for the start of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor's appointment
Jul 15, 2024 9:11 am - The federal judge overseeing the classified documents charges against former president Donald Trump has dismissed the indictment on the grounds that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed, according to a new court filing Monday.