The election authorities of at least 48 states, both Republicans and Democrats, say there are no obstacles that would prevent Vice President Kamala Harris from getting on election ballots if she becomes the official Democratic presidential nominee, as expected.

Exclusive: CNN survey finds 48 states say Harris can get on ballot instead of Biden, rejecting claim switch breaks state laws

NBC News

WASHINGTON — All of a sudden, Kamala Harris is talking about the border — and relishing it. As Harris prepares to barnstorm battleground states this week along with her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, her campaign is banking on an issue that, until recently, Democrats had ceded to Republicans and Donald Trump: immigration.

Harris is talking about immigration more, and her allies think it could be a political advantage

Missouri State

Ballotpedia News

Wesley Bell (D) defeated Rep. Cori Bush (D) and two other candidates in the Democratic primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District on August 6. Bell received 51.2% of the vote and Bush received 45.6%. The primary election took place against the backdrop of a federal investigation of Bush’s alleged...

Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) becomes the fourth U.S. House incumbent to lose a primary election this year

Virginia State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus Virginia Rep. Bob Good has been unseated after losing a recount stemming from a close June primary race.
                The congressman conceded after a commonwealth judge determined state Sen. John McGuire the ultimate victor late Thursday evening. Good's term expires at the end of the calendar year.
                The two-term Republican trailed McGuire by 374 votes heading into the recount. As the...

Good loses congressional seat following primary recount

Tennessee State

Nashville, TN

Fox News

A conservative congressman who has twice filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris is grabbing national attention as Tennessee holds primary elections on Tuesday.

House conservative who's twice moved to impeach Vice President Harris faces competitive GOP primary

Georgia State

Minnesota State

USA TODAY

Three officers who defended the Capitol from rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, are campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris.

3 police officers who protected the Capitol from rioters will campaign for Harris, Walz in swing states

The “MisinfoNation” series returns with a new chapter in Donie O’Sullivan’s investigation into the pervasive surge of misinformation targeting American elections. Tune into “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” on Sunday, August 11 at 8pm ET/PT.

Listen to what Trump supporter says will happen if he loses in November

Arizona State

 As Vice President Kamala Harris began her remarks at a campaign stop in Arizona, a group of protesters began chanting off to her right. It was unclear to CNN what exactly they said.

Protesters interrupted Harris’ speech again. This time, she addressed them

New body cam video from Trump shooting raises questions

UPI News

Black Lives Matter is demanding the Democratic National Committee host a virtual snap primary before its convention in August, as the group blasted the "undemocratic process" that "anointed" Kamala Harris.

Black Lives Matter demands virtual primary, calls Democrats 'party of hypocrites'

Black Lives Matter is resisting the installation of Vice President Kamala Harris and calling on the DNC "to create a process that allows for public participation in the nomination process."

Black Lives Matter says Dems are 'party of hypocrites' for 'installing' Harris sans 'public voting process'

New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris gaining momentum in key states ahead of the 2024 presidential election. CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten breaks down the details.

See where Trump and Harris stand in key states, according to new polling

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

New video obtained by CNN shows police scaling a wall to reach former president Donald Trump’s would-be assassin at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

‘Don’t pull up your head, he is right there’: Bodycam shows police response to Trump shooter

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Michigan State

A single number made the difference between a Michigan man winning and ultimately losing a Fantasy 5 jackpot, he told lottery officials. Though he initially missed out, his luck kicked in the very next day.

A Michigan man missed winning the lottery jackpot by a single number. The next day, he won big

Warren, MI

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is laying off as many as 2,450 factory workers from its Warren Truck assembly plant outside of Detroit as the automaker ends production of the Ram 1500 Classic truck.

Stellantis to lay off up to 2,450 factory workers as classic Ram production ends

Uvalde, TX

More than two years after the deadly massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the city released several files related to the shooting, including a 911 call from someone who claimed to be the shooter’s uncle.

Uvalde shooter’s uncle heard in 911 call begging to talk to him

NewsBreak

Why fewer women (and men) are running for Congress this year

Vice President Kamala Harris is making history as the second woman to lead a major-party presidential ticket. But down the ballot, fewer women are running for...

Why fewer women (and men) are running for Congress this year

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