Inside the fast-moving launch of Kamala Harris for president
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Three weeks into her presidential run was the first time the Biden campaign’s pollsters — now hers…
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Start your week smart: DNC in Chicago, Russian volcano erupts, Gaza ceasefire talks, Ernesto hits Bermuda, Somerset House
CNN By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Have you ever signed up for a free trial of a streaming service or downloaded an app on your…
Continue ReadingAn independent who avoided politics is now organizing for Harris. She’s not the only Indian American coming off the sidelines
By Harmeet Kaur and Aditi Sangal, CNN (CNN) — On a recent Sunday afternoon, Vineeta Gupta hosted 20 Indian American women at her home in Silver…
Continue ReadingWhat those who served with them say about the VP nominees’ time in the military
By Jeremy Herb, Allison Gordon, Haley Britzky, Sara Murray, Bob Ortega and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Retired Staff Sgt. Ryan Marti enlisted in…
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CNN By Jeremy Herb, Allison Gordon, Haley Britzky, Sara Murray, Bob Ortega and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Retired Staff Sgt. Ryan Marti enlisted…
Continue ReadingBiden prepares to open Democratic convention with push to elect Harris
By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is spending the weekend readying his speech for the opening night of the Democratic National…
Continue ReadingFormer congressman George Santos expected to plead guilty to charges related to campaign fraud Monday
By Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Former New York Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday to federal charges relating to fraudulent…
Continue ReadingHarris leans into populism with proposal for middle-class and lower-income tax relief
By Tami Luhby, Ebony Davis and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday unveiled a populist economic agenda, proposing…
Continue ReadingUS watches closely as Ukrainian forces push into Russia with US-provided arms
By Oren Liebermann and Paul Murphy, CNN (CNN) — The US has watched closely as Ukrainian forces pushed deeper into Russian territory, powered…
Continue ReadingTulsi Gabbard and a seasoned Trump impersonator: How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first head-to-head debate
By Steve Contorno, Jeff Zeleny, Edward-Isaac Dovere and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — The first presidential debate of 2024 upended the race for…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rejects Biden administration’s request to enforce new civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ students
By Devan Cole and John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday turned down a request from the Biden administration to enforce parts of…
Continue ReadingJustice Department urges Supreme Court to keep parts of Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship voter law on hold
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration told the Supreme Court on Friday that parts of an Arizona proof-of-citizenship voter law…
Continue ReadingFact check: Debunking Trump attack on Walz, Minnesota schools say they don’t provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms
By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — A variety of Minnesota public school districts say they do not provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms —…
Continue ReadingFormer Secret Service director assigned security detail amid threats after Trump shooting
By Whitney Wild and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has been assigned a security detail amid…
Continue ReadingBlinken to travel to Israel in push for Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Israel on Saturday, the State Department announced Friday,…
Continue ReadingTrump says civilian award is ‘much better’ than Medal of Honor
CNN By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday said the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which honors civilians,…
Continue ReadingArtist behind iconic Obama ‘Hope’ poster crafts new artwork for Harris
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — The artist behind the iconic “Hope” poster that became a prominent symbol of Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign…
Continue ReadingChicago preps as Democrats descend for convention
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Protective fencing is up, street closures are beginning and local and federal law enforcement officials say…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey governor announces he will appoint his former chief of staff to replace Menendez in Senate
By Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday that he will appoint George Helmy, his former chief of staff, to…
Continue ReadingTrump says civilian award is ‘much better’ than Medal of Honor
By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday said the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which honors civilians, “is…
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