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Weekend matchup: Harris and Trump campaigned on the same day. Hear the contrast
VP Harris was in Nevada with her running mate, and ex-president Trump campaigned for a Senate candidate in Montana. The same-day appearances is a chance to hear the contrast in substance and style.
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Harris inches ahead in the polls amidst swing state campaigning
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz complete their five-state introductory tour. Harris is gaining in the polls.
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Politics chat: Trump and the presidential debate, Harris' running mate announcement
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is trying to renegotiate the terms of a debate he had earlier agreed to. Also, Vice President Kamala Harris will announce her running mate imminently.
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Politics chat: Harris campaign ramps up, Trump campaign refocuses its attention
The Harris campaign moves into high gear as the Trump campaign redirects its focus, and tries out some new messaging.
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Biden drops out of presidential race
President Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, and endorses Vice President Kamal Harris to replace him atop the Democratic ticket.
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Politics chat: Biden campaign responds to shooting at Trump rally, impact on the RNC
We look at how President Biden's campaign is responding to the shooting at former president Trump's rally, and how the incident might change the tenor of the upcoming Republican National Convention.
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Politics chat: Some Democrats are calling for Biden to step down
We look at President Biden's first post-debate interview as well as the calls within his party to replace him on the ballot.
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How tonight's debate differs from the last time Trump and Biden faced off
Thursday night's presidential debate is not merely a replay of 2020. Here's a look at the dynamics, what's changed or not since 2020, and what to expect tonight.
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Politics chat: Biden seeks to differentiate himself from Trump
President Biden is seeking to contrast himself with former President Trump, who has been vowing revenge after his New York court guilty verdicts.
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What issues motivate voters who support neither Biden nor Trump?
Many Americans say they don't want to vote for either President Biden or former President Trump this year. NPR wanted to learn more about these voters and what issues motivate them.