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Election 2024, New England, Politics

Harris touts small-business agenda in New Hampshire as debate nears

by Toluse Olorunnipa The Washington Post September 4, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris aims an appeal at moderate and Republican voters who may be turned off by Donald Trump.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Republican Liz Cheney says she will vote for Kamala Harris this election

by Maegan Vazquez The Washington Post September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

‘Because of the danger that Donald Trump poses, not only am I not voting for Donald Trump, but I will be voting for Kamala Harris,’ Cheney said Wednesday at Duke University.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

That photo of people wearing ‘Nebraska Walz’s for Trump’ shirts? They’re distant cousins

by STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

The vice presidential nominee’s sister says she doesn’t recognize the subjects of the viral photo, which caught the attention of former President Donald Trump.

Election 2024, Local & State, Politics

Trump made frequent stops in Maine during past campaigns. Will any candidates visit this year?

by Rachel Ohm September 4, 2024September 17, 2024

The Republican made 5 trips to the state in 2016 and ended up splitting Maine’s electoral votes for the first time. This year’s efforts have been much quieter, though that could change.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Federal judge rejects Trump’s request to intervene in wake of hush money conviction

by MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press September 3, 2024September 4, 2024

The former president’s lawyers wanted to get the case moved to federal court so they could try to get the verdict overturned and the case dismissed.

Business, Election 2024, Health, Nation & World, Politics

DEA decision on major marijuana policy shift won’t come until after November election

by LINDSAY WHITEHURST and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

While it’s still technically possible a decision could precede the end of President Biden’s term, it looks far more likely to spotlight Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s positions on marijuana.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Republicans prop up third-party candidates in key states, hoping to siphon Harris votes

by BRIAN SLODYSKO and DAN MERICA Associated Press September 1, 2024September 1, 2024

In battleground states, a network of Republican political operatives and lawyers is trying to shape the November’s election in favor of former President Donald Trump.