Harris aims to blunt Trump’s economic attacks by proposing new tax breaks in a bid to lower costs

Harris aims to blunt Trump’s economic attacks by proposing new tax breaks in a bid to lower costs

RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is promoting a broad set of economic proposals that would offer new tax breaks and lower the cost of living for Americans, aiming to address the financial concerns that are at the top of the mind for voters and that Republican Donald Trump is … Read more

Praise for Hungary and people having more children: Takeaways from Vance’s statements on birth rates

Praise for Hungary and people having more children: Takeaways from Vance’s statements on birth rates

One of the catchphrases of this election came from a moment three years ago when Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance mocked Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats he accused of being anti-family and called them “childless cat ladies.” The Harris campaign and her Democratic allies seized on the comments to brand the Trump-Vance … Read more

Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News

Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some states gets underway for the general election. CBS News on Wednesday posted on its X feed that the network had invited … Read more

Trump economy speech North Carolina

Trump economy speech North Carolina

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to cast his ballot for early voting in Florida’s primary election in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. August 14, 2024.  Marco Bello | Reuters Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday painted a bleak picture of the U.S. economy and blamed it on the administration … Read more

A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’

A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’

ALBANY, N.Y. — A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats’ plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall. But there could be a problem: The ballot question doesn’t mention the word “abortion.” Arguments are set to begin Wednesday over a lawsuit Democrats … Read more

News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it

News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it

At least three news outlets were leaked confidential material from inside the Donald Trump campaign, including its report vetting JD Vance as a vice presidential candidate. So far, each has refused to reveal any details about what they received. Instead, Politico, The New York Times and The Washington Post have written about a potential hack … Read more

Trump and Musk talk about assassination attempt and deportations during glitchy chat on X

Trump and Musk talk about assassination attempt and deportations during glitchy chat on X

Donald Trump recounted his assassination attempt in vivid detail and promised the largest deportation in U.S. history during a high-profile return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter — a conversation that was plagued by technical glitches. “If I had not turned my head, I would not be talking to you right now … Read more

Vance, Trump double down on presidential influence on Fed policy

Vance, Trump double down on presidential influence on Fed policy

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, Aug. 8, 2024. Joe Raedle | Getty Images When it comes to raising and lowering interest rates, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says the president should “at least have a say.” “They’ve gotten it wrong a lot,” … Read more

Harris running mate Tim Walz owns no stocks, bonds, real estate

Harris running mate Tim Walz owns no stocks, bonds, real estate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the running mate of Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks during a campaign rally in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Aug. 7, 2024. Kamil Krzaczynski | AFP | Getty Images Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, according … Read more

Harris, Walz antitrust policy would prioritize growth, competition

Harris, Walz antitrust policy would prioritize growth, competition

Vice President Kamala Harris would prioritize small business growth and large industry competition in shaping her own antitrust and regulatory policy if she wins the presidency in November, Maryland’s Democratic Gov. Wes Moore said Wednesday. “Making sure that we are both supporting our small businesses and making it easier for small business to be able … Read more