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Republicans have reportedly been pleading with Trump to stay on message — but his campaign just can't seem to help itself.

The Trump Campaign Just Tweeted Something Really Racist

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign reached out to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign to arrange a meeting about a possible role in her administration if he drops out of the race and endorses her, a Kennedy campaign official and a Democratic official told CNN.

RFK Jr. reached out to Harris campaign about administration role in exchange for endorsement

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A nonpartisan election handicapper updated ratings for three states in the 2024 presidential election cycle, shifting three battleground states within striking distance for Democrats after Vice President Kamala Harris became the party’s nominee for president. The Cook Political Report is moving Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada into the “toss-up” category from “lean Republican.” Arizona has 11 […]

Three battleground states shift within reach for Harris after campaign reset

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Axios

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) said Thursday that he accepted an invitation from CBS News for a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1. Why it matters: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said earlier this week that he had accepted the Oct. 1 invitation, meaning the two running mates will share the stage at least once before the election.

JD Vance agrees to debate Tim Walz on Oct. 1

Mediaite

Former President Donald Trump recently met with former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as he prepares to debate Vice President Kamala Harris next month in Philadelphia, The New York Times reported. Trump’s campaign confirmed in a statement Friday that the former Democrat lawmaker-turned-MAGA darling had spoken with Trump privately after she shared some notable moments with Harris […]
The post Trump Taps Tulsi Gabbard To Help Him Prep For Harris Debate, Campaign Says Former Dem ‘Dominated Kamala’ Onstage In 2020 Primary first appeared on Mediaite.

Trump Taps Tulsi Gabbard To Help Him Prep For Harris Debate, Campaign Says Former Dem ‘Dominated Kamala’ Onstage In 2020 Primary

Axios Miami

Donald Trump has a new campaign anthem, courtesy of South Florida rap star Kodak Black.Why it matters: The song "ONBOA47RD" — a reference to Trump's bid to be the 47th president — is the conservative answer to "FDT (F*** Donald Trump"), a 2016 political anthem from rapper YG.The newly released song, which gives Trump songwriting credit, splices together clips of his political speeches, including his remarks after his assassination attempt.The big picture: The pro-Trump track, which features New York rapper Fivio Foreign, comes as Vice President Kamala Harris has received support from hip-hop heavyweights Megan Thee Stallion and Quavo.Trump is...

Rappers for Trump record campaign song ahead of election

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. slammed Vice President Kamala Harris online after several outlets reported he sought a meeting to discuss a potential administration post, writing, "VP Harris's Democratic Party would be unrecognizable to my father and uncle." Why it matters: Kennedy was once viewed as a potential...

RFK Jr. bashes Harris after reports he tried to ask for a Cabinet post

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign this week began trying to persuade a surprise group of voters: Fox News viewers. Why it matters: While Fox News is known for its conservative coverage, its viewers — particularly during the daytime — are more ideologically diverse, and the Harris team wants to reach them.

Harris brings her ad blitz to Fox News

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Some of the medical marijuana sold in Arkansas may be going to the black market, as cardholders exploit legal loopholes, a new study found.Why it matters: The pounds legally sold in the state have increased nearly 50% in the past two years, while the number of card holders have increased only about 24% — from about 85,000 to 105,296.State of play: Joseph Thompson, president and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI), presented to a state-level joint health committee Wednesday some preliminary findings of a study on the state's program.It's the first population-based report on medical marijuana to...

Some Arkansas medical marijuana likely sold on black market

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Business Insider

The GOP vice-presidential nominee plans to follow Harris and her running mate for three days and across four swing states beginning on Tuesday.

Why JD Vance's plan to follow Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on their swing-state tour is a big gamble

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Axios Seattle

The University of Washington is getting up to $21.1 million as part of President Biden's cancer "moonshot" initiative, which aims to "end cancer as we know it." Why it matters: The $150 million in federal funding announced this week is aimed at cutting the cancer death rate in half by 2047, the White House said. What they're saying: When announcing the awards Tuesday, the president and first lady Jill Biden said they know the pain of cancer after the death of their son Beau and want to change that for others."We are the land of possibilities," the president said, adding...

University of Washington getting $21M as part of cancer "moonshot"

Axios Atlanta

Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Note: Estimated from administrative and survey data; Chart: Axios VisualsGeorgia has the fifth-highest percentage of people under 65 without health insurance, according to new U.S. Census bureau data, with 13.6% of residents, or 1.2 million people, uninsured as of 2022.Why it matters: That's a big improvement over 2006, when 19.7% of Georgians were uninsured — but still more than the national uninsured rate of 9.5%.Georgia is 1 of 10 states that have yet to expand Medicaid eligibility to more residents under the Affordable Care Act.Zoom in: The rate of people without health insurance is highest in some of...

Georgia has fifth-highest percentge of residents who are uninsured

In an election defined by a historic gender gap, former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance have a big gap in how they think and talk about the other gender, compared to most men in American politics. For Trump, it's his unusual vulgar and sexist language. For Vance, it's anachronistic-sounding...

Behind the Curtain: Trump's "caught on tape" women problem

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder , which covers rural America, and Climate Central , a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis.

Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections

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A federal judge could decide Monday whether the historic SS United States can stay in its South Philly dock for a few more months while its owners negotiate a deal to sell it. Why it matters: The ship's stewards, SS United States Conservancy, face a looming Sept. 12 deadline to find a new home for the 1,000-foot ocean liner — and it appears multiple parties are interested, including two who want to move the ship to Florida's coast.

Inside the fight to save the SS United States

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris's presidential campaign appears to be trying to make inroads with Fox News viewers.
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Kamala Harris Takes Shot at Donald Trump in Ad Airing on Fox News

A federal judge granted a temporary injunction against an upcoming streaming joint venture formed by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery after a rival streamer sued it on antitrust grounds. Why it matters: The companies' Venu Sports was supposed to launch later this month but now faces an uncertain future.

Disney-Fox-Warner sports streaming service blocked by judge

Walmart is slashing prices amid broader signs that the inflation crisis is over. Why it matters: The nation's biggest retailer is aiming to extend its competitive advantage by discounting products at a time when consumers are looking for deals. Between the lines: Walmart said today that it has cut prices...

Walmart cutting prices as inflation slows

Since landing on the Democratic presidential ticket less than two weeks ago, Gov. Tim Walz has traveled the nation for rallies and ritzy fundraisers, raising the question of how he's doing his day job back home. Why it matters: Candidate Walz is still the state's chief executive, responsible for overseeing...

How Tim Walz plans to juggle two jobs

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Harris campaign plans initial $370 million in ads

Vice President Harris announced on Saturday plans to spend $370 million in digital and television ads for her presidential campaign between Labor Day and Election Day....

Harris campaign plans initial $370 million in ads

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