Politics

They look like - and link to - real news articles. But they're actually ads from the Harris campaign

If you're not looking too closely, some recent Kamala Harris ads may give the false impression that some leading news organizations are taking sides in the campaign for president.

Aug 16, 2024 7:53 AM Read more >

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wyoming's state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� Wyoming has been among the most conservative states in the county, and voters on Tuesday will select the Republican candidates who will advance to November鈥檚 general election for federal and state legislative offices.

Aug 16, 2024 6:29 AM Read more >

Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycle

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� The "Squad,鈥� a group of progressive lawmakers in the House, is set to shrink next year after two members suffered primary defeats this election cycle following an unprecedented deluge of special interest spending.

Aug 16, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Praise for Hungary and people having more children: Takeaways from Vance's statements on birth rates

One of the catchphrases of this election came from a moment three years ago when Donald Trump鈥檚 running mate JD Vance mocked Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats he accused of being anti-family and called them 鈥渃hildless cat ladies.

Aug 15, 2024 10:50 PM Read more >

$What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them$

What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� As California鈥檚 attorney general, Kamala Harris successfully defended the death penalty in court, despite her past crusade against it.

Aug 15, 2024 10:43 PM Read more >

Beyond 'childless cat ladies,' JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births

MIAMI (AP) 鈥� Five summers ago, Donald Trump鈥檚 running mate JD Vance 鈥� then a 34-year-old memoirist and father of a 2-year-old boy 鈥� took the stage at a conservative conference and tackled an issue that would become a core part of his political brand:

Aug 15, 2024 10:39 PM Read more >

Artists who object to Trump using their songs from Celine Dion and Isaac Hayes' estate: How it works

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� Pop powerhouses, American classics, British artists and the estates of deceased legends 鈥� many musicians have objected to Donald Trump using their songs at campaign events.

Aug 15, 2024 9:56 PM Read more >

Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) 鈥� Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some states gets underway for the general election .

Aug 15, 2024 9:29 PM Read more >

Trump says he鈥檚鈥榚ntitled to personal attacks鈥� as he hammers Harris on inflation with grocery props

BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) 鈥� Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he thinks he鈥檚鈥渆ntitled to personal attacks鈥� on his Democratic rival, adding he's 鈥渧ery angry鈥� at Vice President Kamala Harris and questioning her intelligence.

Aug 15, 2024 8:42 PM Read more >

Harris zeroes in on high food and housing prices as inflation plays a big role in the campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food and housing prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech Friday in North Carolina, promising to push for a federal ban on price gouging on groceries and laying out

Aug 15, 2024 6:06 PM Read more >