Michigan State

ABC News

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined ABC News' Linsey Davis on the first night of the DNC.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she'll vote for Kamala Harris for two terms

Livingston County, MI

Howell, MI

CBS Detroit

HOWELL, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Former President Donald Trump spoke on Tuesday at the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, taking aim at Vice President Kamala Harris and focusing on inflation, jobs, illegal immigration and law enforcement.  His visit comes on Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Trump's running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, recently held a press conference at the Shelby Township Police Department. "[Harris] is, as you know, the most radical left person ever even thought of for a high office, certainly for the office of president. People don't know the real Kamala, but I do, and people...

Trump visits Michigan, campaigning on law and order

Pennsylvania State

Minnesota State

The Independent

  Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience that's still getting to know him when he headlines the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night. Walz wasn't widely known outside of Minnesota before Harris chose him to join her on the Democratic presidential ticket. But they clicked when the vice president interviewed him, and she was impressed by his record as a governor and congressman — and the splash he made on TV. His attack line against former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance — “These guys...

Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pick

(CBS DETROIT) - U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, whose Michigan home was targeted in a swatting incident earlier this month, will be speaking at the Democratic National Convention Thursday evening. The congresswoman, who represents Michigan's 7th Congressional District, confirmed that she will be speaking at the event in a video posted on her social media. In Michigan's primary race, Slotkin defeated actor Hill Harper and will face Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in the November election for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Day 3 of the convention is underway, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic party's vice presidential nominee, is scheduled...

Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin to speak at Democratic National Convention

Detroit, MI

Snopes

One X user commented, "You can tell it's photoshopped."

Fact Check: Real Pic of Crowd at Rally for Harris and Walz?

Wisconsin State

Milwaukee, WI

The New Republic

When President Biden was running for reelection, he repeatedly talked about the dangers Trump and his neofascist buddies in the billionaire class represent to “democracy.” Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, on the other hand, are using the word “freedom.”All this week here at the DNC, people have been enthusiastically holding up signs proclaiming “freedom.” The word “democracy,” while not altogether avoided, has been largely absent both from the signage and the presentations of the various speakers.Vice President Harris’s unofficial theme song has been Beyoncé’s “Freedom”; the three-minute video that preceded her coming onstage Monday night, to that...

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s Secret Weapon Against the Republicans

North Carolina State

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Boone, NC

Town Talks

Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? North Carolina has you covered with its charming small towns, perfect for a long weekend escape. Southern Living recently recognized our state by including four North Carolina towns in their list of "The 15 Most Adorable Small Towns for a Summer Getaway."

4 North Carolina Small Towns Named Most Adorable In The South

 During the Harris-Walz campaign rally on Tuesday 20 August, Tim Walz seemed to do a Donald Trump impression that leaves the crowd in laughter. Tim Walz highlighted in his speech that their campaign rally happened in the same building as the 2024 Republican National Convention.Walz further disses Trump and the RNC by saying their campaign rally had a “hell of a lot more energy”.  Walz goes on to say that their rally would make Donald Trump “ so sad,” while mimicking Trump’s signature hand gestures.The impression received rousing applause and laughter from the Milwaukee crowd in attendance.

Tim Walz does Trump impression at Milwaukee rally

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

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

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

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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Liberty, NC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Kai Liam Nix, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, also known as Kai Brazelton, was arrested last week and detained following the hearing Monday. According to court records, he’s set to appear in court again Thursday to determine whether he will be released and the conditions of his possible release.

Soldier Belonging to White Supremacy Group Indicted on Multiple Firearms Charges

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz have been close friends for a long time. But just how close are the two Minnesotans?. “My mother-in-law brought them...

Tonight at the DNC, Sen. Amy Klobuchar will tout the bona fides of Minnesota bestie Tim Walz

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

NewsNation

Harris’ running mate went from a little-known Midwest governor to the top of the Democratic ticket within weeks.

DNC Day 3: Tim Walz to take center stage with acceptance speech

Walz, a two-term Minnesota governor, is the sort of authoritative Midwestern voice that could be an effective messenger against Vance.

AG Dana Nessel encourages Michiganders to vote in November election

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