Nation and World Politics
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From ‘Dixie’ to Shrek, Trump’s campaign dance party had it all
Oct 15, 2024 11:13 am - Donald Trump’s presence in national politics has always been predicated heavily on nostalgia. His campaign theme is “Make America great again,” after all, a call for voters to restore the nation to a bygone era, one unsullied by the complexities of modern life, such as diversity and cities.
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Walz to unveil Harris’ plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump’s edge
Oct 15, 2024 10:19 am - Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will unveil his ticket's plans to improve the lives of rural voters, as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump's support.
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Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
Oct 14, 2024 2:50 pm - As Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they ...
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Nobel economics prize goes to 3 economists who found that freer societies are more likely to prosper
Oct 14, 2024 2:28 pm - STOCKHOLM — The Nobel memorial prize in economics was awarded Monday to three economists who have studied why some countries are rich and others poor and have documented ...
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Man arrested outside Trump event in California over illegal possession of guns
Oct 14, 2024 7:56 am - A man was arrested in Riverside County, California, and charged with illegal possession of a loaded firearm and a high-capacity magazine after he tried to enter a rally D...
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Harris and Trump will both campaign in battleground Pennsylvania on MondayOct 14, 2024 7:50 am - Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will take their fight for Pennsylvania to opposite ends of the state on Monday, with Harris speaking in the northwest corner of Erie and Trump in the southeastern suburbs of Philadelphia.
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Swing-state consumers hurt more than most in credit card squeeze
Oct 13, 2024 6:00 am - Household finances all over the U.S. are feeling the pressure of high borrowing costs, and swing-state voters rank among the harder hit. Credit card delinquencies are run...
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The presidential campaigns have made over 200 visits but speak to just a fraction of American voters
Oct 13, 2024 6:00 am - The United States' unique Electoral College system, which replaces the popular vote, puts disproportionate voting power in the hands of a relative few states that are evenly divided politically and ensures that the majority of campaign dollars — and attention from the presidential candidates — goes to those states.
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Why is Donald Trump campaigning in California, a state he’s almost certain to lose?
Oct 12, 2024 8:00 pm - COACHELLA, Calif. — With the presidency on the line in battlegrounds like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, why would Donald Trump venture into California, one of the most soli...
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Doctor deems Harris in ‘excellent health.’ Her team aims to contrast with Trump's scant medical info
Oct 12, 2024 7:47 pm - WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency” required to serve as president, her doctor said in a...