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A decision is expected by Tuesday.
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It Was Supposed to Be Trump’s Administration in Waiting. But Project 2025 Was a Mirage All Along.
The inside story of how Project 2025 fell apart.
‘She Doesn’t Want the Same Rollout That JD Vance Had’
Beth Myers knows what it takes to vet vice-presidential contenders. She says the tight timeline facing Kamala Harris is a challenge.
Kamala Harris Collapsed in 2020. Here’s How to Avoid a Repeat.
The vice president’s shaky 2020 presidential run tarnished her image. She’ll need to sharpen her message and clean up her org chart this time.
Republicans Keep Trying to Copy Trump’s Humor — And Voters Keep Cringing
Far-right candidates just can’t duplicate the flair Trump brings from his TV career.
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Biden’s Economic Message Failed With Voters. Can Harris Do Better?
While the vice president hasn’t been a leading voice on economic issues, she’s consistently supported paid family and medical leave.
Harris campaign rakes in $310M in July, far outpacing Trump
The Biden-turned-Harris operation ended the month with a $50 million cash advantage.
Trump’s attacks haven’t changed since 2016. Democrats are trying a new defense.
The former president’s attacks have proven to be effective in the past at sucking up the political oxygen.
Recount confirms Bob Good’s loss after GOP rallies to oust one of their own
A recount on Thursday confirmed that state Sen. John McGuire beat Good in the June election by just a few hundred votes, according to The Associated Press.
Gloria Johnson, ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat, wins primary, will face Blackburn
Tennessee has only elected GOP statewide candidates for nearly two decades. GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn heads into the fall campaign with a funding advantage.
“There’s no upside for having that kind of discussion,” an adviser to Trump’s campaign said.
Trump hits back at Dem attacks: ‘They’re the weird ones’
“Nobody’s ever called me weird. I’m a lot of things, but weird I’m not,” Trump said.
Trump campaign says it raised $138.7 million in July
Trump’s war chest now sits at $327 million, according to the campaign.
What to watch in Tennessee’s primaries
Another incumbent is at risk of being unseated on Thursday.
Knocking down the Squad: Dem prosecutor could oust second prominent House liberal
Wesley Bell and his allies are painting Rep. Cori Bush as ineffective and too combative within her own party.
Harris triggers crypto tug-of-war between Democrats
The clash is a window into a broader looming battle over economic policy.
Trump and his allies had a plan for how to hit Harris. Then he opened his mouth.
“He’s grasping around,” said Chuck Coughlin, an Arizona-based political strategist.
Harris dismisses Trump as the ‘same old show’ as he rips into her on race
Trump and Harris held dueling events in Pennsylvania and Texas on Wednesday night.
Trump’s first try at pivoting to Harris blows up in his face
The former president suggested Harris only recently “became” Black.
Fed’s Powell signals inflation fight is nearly over, in boon to Harris
With the prospect of a rate cut in the coming months, Harris can at least argue that the economy is finally turning the corner on inflation.
Hostile Trump takes the stage at Black journalists’ conference
He claimed to be the best president for Black people since Abraham Lincoln and suggested Harris used her race to help her get elected.
DHS leaders clashed with watchdog ahead of report on Secret Service’s handling of Jan. 6
It’s the latest twist in the long-running effort by the inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security to release a comprehensive report on Jan. 6.
Mark Kelly, potential VP pick, plans to be in Arizona next week
Kelly amplified the Harris campaign’s immigration message by invoking his biography as a border state senator.
The fate of Biden’s Supreme Court proposal may lie with Kamala Harris
Both Biden and Harris are recent converts to the idea of term limits, but there are hints that Harris may be more willing to push the issue.
Another senior Biden political aide to depart
Jordan Finkelstein will follow Anita Dunn to the top pro-Harris super PAC.
Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego to face off in Arizona Senate race
Tuesday’s primaries were the easy part. The general election has already effectively been underway for months.
Trump invite to Black journalist convention sparks a backlash
The co-chair of the National Association of Black Journalists convention announced she was stepping down from her role.
Biden was faltering in Georgia. Harris is putting it back on the map.
Energy around the vice president’s nascent candidacy and her appeal among Black voters could bring the closest 2020 state back onto the battleground.
Harris is only candidate to qualify for DNC roll call
Convention delegates will begin voting on Harris’ nomination Thursday.
Harris to hold first rally with running mate Tuesday in Philadelphia
The vice president is expected to announce her pick sometime before the appearance.
Harris punches back over ‘border czar’ attacks
The vice president hit Donald Trump for his opposition to the bipartisan immigration legislation proposed in the Senate earlier this year.
UAW planning to endorse Harris
Union leadership was furious with the White House after last month’s debate.
Anita Dunn to depart White House
Her departure is the first of Biden’s inner circle to leave after his campaign collapse.
5 takeaways from POLITICO’s Go for Launch event
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson heartily approves of an astronaut being Harris’ VP.
Head of Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 steps down
His departure does not mean the project is shutting down.
Trump, Harris launch dueling ad wars
The ad campaigns are the opening salvo of a 100-day sprint to the November presidential election.