Charles McCarry’s ‘Shelley’s Heart’ is not only exceptionally suspenseful but also unnervingly realistic.
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Trump holds first rally after assassination attempt with his new running mate, Vance, by his side
Trump was joined by Ohio Sen. JD Vance at the pair’s first event together since they became the Republican’s nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Lack of motive in Trump attack frustrates public, but fits a pattern
Since the shooting, conspiracy theories have proliferated – on the right and left – as every aspect of the incident is examined by self-appointed sleuths.
JD Vance leads Trump’s push to win key ‘blue wall’ states
Trump and Vance will hold a rally in Michigan on Saturday, Trump’s first since the Pennsylvania campaign event a week earlier where he was shot in the ear.
Republican Party called for unity as it continued to feature far-right figures, ideas
The Republican National Convention underscored how speakers with views once considered fringe have seeped into conservative mainstream.
Kamala Harris’ first presidential campaign was a failure. Has she changed?
As President Biden battles Democratic doubts about his ability to beat Donald Trump after a damaging debate and Trump’s string of legal and political victories, Harris – now the vice president – is again her party’s heir apparent.
Amid internal tensions, House minority leader Jeffries says his position hasn’t changed, Biden is ‘our nominee’
Jeffries has played a critical role as chief listener, gathering input from House Democrats who have remained concerned over Biden’s chances to beat Trump in November.
Biden’s ability to win back skeptical Democrats is tested at perilous moment
Rep. Mark Takano, top Democrat on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, added his name to the list of nearly three dozen Democrats in Congress who say it’s time for Biden to leave the race. The Californian called on Biden to ‘pass the torch,’ to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Amid calls for national unity, Maine voters range from worried to hopeful
Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Mainers give their take on whether Americans can bridge the political divide.
Hundreds pitch ideas for a new Maine state flag design
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will decide which one of about 400 submissions will go to voters in November.