Recent comments from the Republican presidential ticket suggest the campaign is eyeing the importance of pro-abortion-rights voters in swing states.
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Portland woman shares stage with Biden and Harris after advocating for lower drug prices
Judy Aiken, 70, was part of a White House rollout of a new law that allows Medicare to negotiate the prices of some drugs.
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In first interview of presidential campaign, Harris defends shifting some positions
Vice President Kamala Harris said ‘my values have not changed,’ as she was questioned along with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in their first major television interview.
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Harris and Walz’s first major interview is tonight. Here’s how to watch.
The interview is scheduled to be broadcast at 9 p.m. Eastern time on CNN and affiliated platforms, according to the network.
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Vance defends telling Harris to ‘go to hell’ for nonexistent cemetery criticism
The Republican vice-presidential candidate said an Arlington cemetery worker pushed aside by a Trump aide does not deserve an apology.
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ABBA asks Trump to stop using their songs, but his team says they have the OK
The Swedish group joins a long list of performers who’ve objected to Trump using their songs, including most recently Celine Dion and Beyoncé.
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Harris campaign launches effort to get out the vote among Black Mainers
Maine House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-OH, and other officials from Maine launched Black Mainers for Harris-Walz at a Portland rally on Wednesday.
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Harris campaign launches new ads continuing to tie Trump to Project 2025
Donald Trump has tried to distance himself from the blueprint, even as its origins are with his political allies and former administration officials.
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Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ FBI official says
Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot at former President Trump from a nearby roof before being killed by a Secret Service countersniper, did extensive research for an attack before the shooting.
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Paul LePage reemerges to support effort to oust Sen. Angus King
The former 2-term Republican governor will host a fundraising event next week, along with former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, in support of Demi Kouzounas, the former chair of the Maine Republican Party.