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A century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the top
Read full article: A century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the topIn the waning days of the presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are courting Native American voters in states where their vote could swing some of the most hotly contested counties in the country.
Trump rally at Madison Square Garden follows a long tradition in politics
Read full article: Trump rally at Madison Square Garden follows a long tradition in politicsThe rally Republican Donald Trump is planning for Madison Square Garden on Sunday follows a long line of political events at the storied New York City arena.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia on Election DayGeorgia voters are once again expected to play a pivotal role in the presidential election on Nov. 5, even as many are focusing on recovering and rebuilding from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene.
Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges
Read full article: Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable dischargesThe Pentagon says more than 800 military personnel have seen their service records upgraded to honorable discharges after previously being kicked out of the military under its former “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Former President Bill Clinton travels to Georgia to rally rural Black voters to the polls
Read full article: Former President Bill Clinton travels to Georgia to rally rural Black voters to the pollsFormer President Bill Clinton is urging voters in rural Georgia to get behind Kamala Harris' campaign for the office he once held.
Haunted by 2016, some Michigan Democrats worry that Harris remains ill-defined in swing state
Read full article: Haunted by 2016, some Michigan Democrats worry that Harris remains ill-defined in swing stateSome Michigan Democrats are raising concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid in a crucial swing state.
Jill Biden reveals $500 million plan that focuses on women's health at Clinton Global Initiative
Read full article: Jill Biden reveals $500 million plan that focuses on women's health at Clinton Global InitiativeFirst lady Jill Biden has unveiled a new set of actions to address health inequities faced by women in the United States.
Congo frees 600 inmates at main prison in a bid to ease overcrowding
Read full article: Congo frees 600 inmates at main prison in a bid to ease overcrowdingAuthorities in Congo say 600 prisoners in the country's main prison have been freed as part of a process aimed at decongesting overcrowded prisons.
Threats and assassination attempts come with the office Donald Trump once held and is seeking again
Read full article: Threats and assassination attempts come with the office Donald Trump once held and is seeking againFormer President Donald Trump and other Republicans are blaming comments made by Democrats that he is a threat to democracy for the unprecedented attacks on him, the latest coming over the weekend.
What the Trump-Clinton debates might tell us about Tuesday's match with Harris
Read full article: What the Trump-Clinton debates might tell us about Tuesday's match with HarrisDonald Trump claimed she would raise viewers’ taxes and accused her of supporting open border policies that had allowed an influx of unvetted and dangerous migrants into the country.
Prince Harry and Matt Damon set to address this year's Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting
Read full article: Prince Harry and Matt Damon set to address this year's Clinton Global Initiative annual meetingPrince Harry, actor Matt Damon, and World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres are set to speak at the 2024 Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York on Sept. 23 and 24, the Clinton Foundation announced Thursday.
The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it
Read full article: The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch itThe Democratic National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee.
As political convention comes to Chicago, residents, leaders and activists vie for the spotlight
Read full article: As political convention comes to Chicago, residents, leaders and activists vie for the spotlightAs the American city that has hosted more political conventions than any other, Chicago has pretty much seen it all.
Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people
Read full article: Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income peopleA federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled unconstitutional a method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone and broadband services for rural and low-income users.
Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House run
Read full article: Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House runVice President Kamala Harris must choose a running mate in only a few weeks as Democrats prepare for their convention next month.
TRACKER: 2,668 DNC delegates clear the path for Harris nomination in August
Read full article: TRACKER: 2,668 DNC delegates clear the path for Harris nomination in AugustAfter President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s pick to run against former President Donald Trump, the party’s leaders started to rally behind her.
Obama's dilemma: Balancing Democrats' worry about Biden and maintaining influence with president
Read full article: Obama's dilemma: Balancing Democrats' worry about Biden and maintaining influence with presidentFormer President Barack Obama has found himself in a vexing position as his old running mate Joe Biden negotiates one of the most sensitive political moments for the Democratic Party in decades.
Despair in the air: For many voters, the Biden-Trump debate means a tough choice just got tougher
Read full article: Despair in the air: For many voters, the Biden-Trump debate means a tough choice just got tougherFor many voters in the United States, there's despair in the air after the presidential debate this past week.
Hillary Clinton to release essay collection about personal and public life
Read full article: Hillary Clinton to release essay collection about personal and public lifeHillary Clinton’s next book is a collection of essays, touching upon everything from marriage to politics to faith, that her publisher is calling her most personal yet.
Biden again calls Trump a 'convicted felon' at a fundraiser pushing his 5-day total to around $40M
Read full article: Biden again calls Trump a 'convicted felon' at a fundraiser pushing his 5-day total to around $40MPresident Joe Biden is again taunting Donald Trump as a “convicted felon,” saying his likely opponent in November’s election is waging an “all-out assault” on the U_S_ legal system.”.
How 'Eruption,' the new Michael Crichton novel completed with James Patterson's help, was created
Read full article: How 'Eruption,' the new Michael Crichton novel completed with James Patterson's help, was created“Jurassic Park” writer Michael Crichton died from cancer in 2008 but a new novel co-authored by James Patterson called “Eruption” completes a manuscript he started 20 years ago.
David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89
Read full article: David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator who was one of the state’s most beloved and active political figures, has died at the age of 89.
Biden and Democrats report raising $90 million-plus in March, stretching their cash lead over Trump
Read full article: Biden and Democrats report raising $90 million-plus in March, stretching their cash lead over TrumpPresident Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee report raising more than $90 million in March and ending the year’s first quarter with $192 million-plus in cash on hand.
Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation
Read full article: Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nationRwanda is preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of the genocide against its minority Tutsi as new mass graves are still being discovered across the country in a grim reminder of the scale of the killings.
Trump and the Republican Party say they raised more than $65.6 million in March
Read full article: Trump and the Republican Party say they raised more than $65.6 million in MarchDonald Trump and the Republican Party say they raised more than $65.6 million in March as the former president became the presumptive nominee and installed new party leadership.
As Roe v. Wade fell, teenage girls formed a mock government in 'Girls State'
Read full article: As Roe v. Wade fell, teenage girls formed a mock government in 'Girls State'In the summer of 2022, days before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, some 500 high school girls gathered in Missouri for a weeklong mock government camp in which they elected their own governor and seated an all-female Supreme Court that would rule on their own bodies.
Biden says his glitzy fundraiser with Obama and Clinton projects party unity heading into November
Read full article: Biden says his glitzy fundraiser with Obama and Clinton projects party unity heading into NovemberPresident Joe Biden says his record-setting fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall shows that Democrats are united in ways that Republicans can't match.
Obama, Clinton and big-name entertainers help Biden raise a record $26 million for his reelection
Read full article: Obama, Clinton and big-name entertainers help Biden raise a record $26 million for his reelectionBarack Obama, Bill Clinton and some big names from the entertainment world have delivered a rousing New York embrace of President Joe Biden at a campaign fundraiser that hauled in a record-setting $26 million-plus for the incumbent's reelection campaign.
Biden leans on his Democratic predecessors as Trump remains isolated from other Republican leaders
Read full article: Biden leans on his Democratic predecessors as Trump remains isolated from other Republican leadersPresident Joe Biden will share a stage with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton in New York as he raises money for his reelection campaign.
Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month
Read full article: Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last monthPresident Joe Biden’s campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand total for his Republican opponent, Donald Trump.
Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu shows the long, fragile line the US and allies walk on interference
Read full article: Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu shows the long, fragile line the US and allies walk on interferenceRepublicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer lashed out at Prime Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections.
How speechwriters delve into a president's mind: Lots of listening, studying and becoming a mirror
Read full article: How speechwriters delve into a president's mind: Lots of listening, studying and becoming a mirrorThere are few times in a American presidency that the art of speechwriting is more on display than during a State of the Union.
Biden allies, rivals both want transcript of his special counsel interview released. It could happen
Read full article: Biden allies, rivals both want transcript of his special counsel interview released. It could happenPresident Joe Biden avoided criminal charges around his handling of classified documents in part because of his answers during a lengthy interview with the special counsel investigating him.
Biden plans to hold a March fundraiser with former Presidents Obama and Clinton in New York
Read full article: Biden plans to hold a March fundraiser with former Presidents Obama and Clinton in New YorkPresident Joe Biden is teaming up with predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton next month for a New York fundraiser aimed at powering up donations for his reelection campaign.
An auction of Nelson Mandela's possessions is suspended as South Africa fights to keep them
Read full article: An auction of Nelson Mandela's possessions is suspended as South Africa fights to keep themThe planned auction of dozens of items that belonged to Nelson Mandela has been suspended pending a court application to completely halt it.
Nikki Haley has spent 20 years navigating Republican Party factions. Trump may make that impossible
Read full article: Nikki Haley has spent 20 years navigating Republican Party factions. Trump may make that impossibleNikki Haley has spent her political career trying to navigate Republicans’ traditional party establishment and the increasingly powerful conservative base that gave rise to Donald Trump.
With more records, world sees how Jeffrey Epstein leveraged powerful to abuse vulnerable girls
Read full article: With more records, world sees how Jeffrey Epstein leveraged powerful to abuse vulnerable girlsMore documents describing Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of teenage girls are being released in New York City.
In inaugural speech, Argentina's Javier Milei prepares nation for painful shock adjustment
Read full article: In inaugural speech, Argentina's Javier Milei prepares nation for painful shock adjustmentRight-wing economist Javier Milei has been sworn in as Argentina’s president and has immediately moved to prepare the public for a painful shock adjustment with drastic public spending cuts.
Maryanne Trump Barry, the former president's older sister and a retired federal judge, dies at 86
Read full article: Maryanne Trump Barry, the former president's older sister and a retired federal judge, dies at 86Maryanne Trump Barry, a retired federal judge and former president Donald Trump’s oldest sister, has died at age 86 at her home in New York.
Biden administration warns of major disruption at border if judges halt asylum rule
Read full article: Biden administration warns of major disruption at border if judges halt asylum ruleThe Biden administration is urging an appeals court to allow sweeping new restrictions on asylum to stay in place, warning that halting them would be “highly disruptive” at the border.
California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game
Read full article: California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball gameCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent trip to China was highlighted by a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping.
Shutdown's shadow, Biden's speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearing
Read full article: Shutdown's shadow, Biden's speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearingHouse Republicans repeatedly used the word “brand” at their opening impeachment inquiry as a shorthand to allege that Hunter Biden was selling access to his family’s power and connections when he pursued lucrative business dealings.
Pentagon working to restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans forced out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Read full article: Pentagon working to restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans forced out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'The Pentagon is beginning a new effort to contact former service members who may have been forced out of the military and deprived of years of benefits due to policies targeting their sexual orientation, starting with those who served under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”.
With Hollywood on strike, Biden leans on Broadway stars in his hunt for 2024 campaign cash
Read full article: With Hollywood on strike, Biden leans on Broadway stars in his hunt for 2024 campaign cashPresident Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is getting some fundraising help from Broadway's biggest names.
Clinton Global Initiative will launch network to provide new humanitarian aid to Ukrainians
Read full article: Clinton Global Initiative will launch network to provide new humanitarian aid to UkrainiansPope Francis urged all people to do their part to address the world’s problems, especially climate change and the care of children, to open The Clinton Global Initiative Monday in New York in a talk with former President Bill Clinton.
Republican presidential candidates mostly overlook New Hampshire in an effort to blunt Trump in Iowa
Read full article: Republican presidential candidates mostly overlook New Hampshire in an effort to blunt Trump in IowaNew Hampshire’s primary tradition may be little more than a fairy tale in the 2024 presidential race as the Republican presidential field largely overlooks the state in favor of Iowa.
Bill Clinton remembers Bill Richardson as skilled, informal US diplomat: 'The bad guys liked him'
Read full article: Bill Clinton remembers Bill Richardson as skilled, informal US diplomat: 'The bad guys liked him'Ex-President Bill Clinton is eulogizing former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as a groundbreaking Latino politician and unorthodox master diplomat who could coax good things out of dictators and despots.
Hillary Clinton joins Jill Biden at the White House to honor recipients of a prestigious arts prize
Read full article: Hillary Clinton joins Jill Biden at the White House to honor recipients of a prestigious arts prizeHillary Clinton has joined Jill Biden at the White House to honor the recipients of a prestigious arts prize.
Hillary Clinton returning to the White House for an arts event next week
Read full article: Hillary Clinton returning to the White House for an arts event next weekFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to make a rare public appearance at the White House, attending an arts event next week with first lady Jill Biden.
Clinton Global Initiative will return to New York with Jose Andres, Orlando Bloom, and Matt Damon
Read full article: Clinton Global Initiative will return to New York with Jose Andres, Orlando Bloom, and Matt DamonThe Clinton Global Initiative 2023 will convene “leaders, innovators and dreamers” – ranging from World Bank President Ajay Banga and The Bahamas’ Prime Minister Philip E.
Clarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather' of entertainment, and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies
Read full article: Clarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather' of entertainment, and benefactor of athletes and politicians, diesClarence Avant, the manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as the "Black Godfather" of entertainment and beyond has died at 92.
Winfrey, Maddow and Schwarzenegger among those helping NYC's 92nd Street Y mark 150th anniversary
Read full article: Winfrey, Maddow and Schwarzenegger among those helping NYC's 92nd Street Y mark 150th anniversaryOprah Winfrey, Rachel Maddow and Arnold Schwarzenegger will be among those appearing this fall at the 92nd Street Y, as the New York City cultural institution marks its 150th anniversary.
After an attack on Salman Rushdie, the Chautauqua Institution says its mission won't change
Read full article: After an attack on Salman Rushdie, the Chautauqua Institution says its mission won't changeFor 150 years, the Chautauqua Institution has prided itself as a place that invites open dialogue and freedom of expression.
James Patterson, Margaret Atwood among thousands of writers urging AI companies to honor copyrights
Read full article: James Patterson, Margaret Atwood among thousands of writers urging AI companies to honor copyrightsJames Patterson, Suzanne Collins and Margaret Atwood are among thousands of writers endorsing an open letter from the Authors Guild urging AI companies to obtain permission before incorporating copyrighted work into their technologies.
July Fourth for presidents has been a day for golf, fishing, speeches and one perilous stomachache
Read full article: July Fourth for presidents has been a day for golf, fishing, speeches and one perilous stomachacheThrough history, the Fourth of July has been a day for some presidents to declare their independence from the public.
After a historic wave of anti-LGBTQ laws, focus now shifts to legal fights
Read full article: After a historic wave of anti-LGBTQ laws, focus now shifts to legal fightsA judge's ruling that struck down Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors is offering hope to opponents of such laws.
Former Arkansas U.S. Rep. Marion Berry, who served 7 terms, dies at 80
Read full article: Former Arkansas U.S. Rep. Marion Berry, who served 7 terms, dies at 80Former Rep. Marion Berry, who was known for his blunt rhetoric and his advocacy work for farmers and older residents in eastern Arkansas, has died.
Northern Ireland's DUP resists pressure to end govt boycott
Read full article: Northern Ireland's DUP resists pressure to end govt boycottLeaders of the U.K., the European Union and two U.S. presidents have urged Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party to restore the mothballed Belfast government and reap the reward of more economic investment.
Clinton optimistic Northern Ireland govt will be revived
Read full article: Clinton optimistic Northern Ireland govt will be revivedFormer U.S. President Bill Clinton says he's optimistic that one of Northern Ireland’s main political parties will soon end a boycott that has kept the regional government on ice for more than a year.
Northern Ireland peacemakers urge end to political impasse
Read full article: Northern Ireland peacemakers urge end to political impasseAn American architect of Northern Ireland’s historic peace accord has urged its feuding politicians to revive the mothballed Belfast government, as a current political crisis clouded celebration of the peacemaking milestone.
Among 160 years of presidential scandals, Trump stands alone
Read full article: Among 160 years of presidential scandals, Trump stands aloneWhile he’s far from the only U.S. president to be dogged by legal and ethical scandals, Donald Trump now occupies a unique place in history as the first ever indicted on criminal charges.
Ghislaine Maxwell's appeals arguments mirror earlier claims
Read full article: Ghislaine Maxwell's appeals arguments mirror earlier claimsGhislaine Maxwell says a federal appeals court should reverse her conviction on charges that she joined and enabled the sexual abuse that Jeffrey Epstein committed on scores of teenagers and young women.
Jimmy Carter receives accolades from afar, and right at home
Read full article: Jimmy Carter receives accolades from afar, and right at homeFormer President Jimmy Carter is garnering accolades and well-wishes across the world since the announcement that the 98-year-old is receiving end-of-life care at home in Georgia.
EXPLAINER: What are special counsels and what do they do?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What are special counsels and what do they do?The appointment of a special counsel to oversee the Justice Department probes into the discovery of classified documents at the home and former office of President Joe Biden has focused renewed attention on the role such prosecutors have played in modern American history.
Trump criminal probes will proceed -- even as he's candidate
Read full article: Trump criminal probes will proceed -- even as he's candidateDonald Trump has officially declared himself a candidate for president, but that won’t shield him from the same criminal investigations that confront him as an ordinary citizen.
Judge delays end of asylum restrictions to late December
Read full article: Judge delays end of asylum restrictions to late DecemberA federal judge has granted the Biden administration a five-week delay to end far-reaching asylum restrictions, writing in upper-case letters that he was doing so “WITH GREAT RELUCTANCE.”.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s downfall sends shockwaves through crypto
Read full article: Sam Bankman-Fried’s downfall sends shockwaves through cryptoSam Bankman-Fried received numerous plaudits as he rapidly achieved superstar status as the head of cryptocurrency exchange FTX: the savior of crypto, the newest force in Democratic politics and potentially the world’s first trillionaire.
Watches, daggers and cricket ice cream: Asian summit treats
Read full article: Watches, daggers and cricket ice cream: Asian summit treatsA custom wristwatch from Cambodian leader Hun Sen at the ASEAN summit in Phnom Penh, a foot-long dagger at the G-20 meetings in Bali, and cricket ice cream and Thai noodles with worm sauce at the APEC talks in Bangkok.
Biden's next 2 years: Changes afoot whatever midterms bring
Read full article: Biden's next 2 years: Changes afoot whatever midterms bringPresident Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks about the midterm election later Wednesday as Democrats showed surprising strength against Republicans in Tuesday's races.
Bid for new trial fails, Elizabeth Holmes awaits sentencing
Read full article: Bid for new trial fails, Elizabeth Holmes awaits sentencingA federal judge has rejected disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes’ bid for a new trial after concluding a key prosecution witness’s recent attempt to contact her wasn’t enough to give award another chance to avoid a potential prison sentence for defrauding investors in her blood-testing company.
Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'
Read full article: Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'The Democratic Party’s most powerful voices are warning that abortion, Social Security and democracy itself are at risk as they labor to overcome fierce political headwinds over the final weekend of the 2022 campaign.
Harris, Clinton campaign for Hochul in NY governor's race
Read full article: Harris, Clinton campaign for Hochul in NY governor's raceVice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are hitting the campaign trail in New York City for Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat facing an unexpectedly competitive election.