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Attempted assassination of Donald Trump puts Secret Service into harsh spotlight
The Secret Service is facing sharp questions and criticism in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders makes a case for keeping Biden on the Democratic ticket
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer asks independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont why progressive lawmakers want President Biden to stay on the Democratic presidential ticket.
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Voters in the Buckeye State react to Trump picking Sen. Vance as a running mate
Donald Trump's running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, grew up in southern Ohio. He became nationally known in 2016 after publishing his best-selling and controversial memoir: "Hillbilly Elegy."
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The GOP convention kicks off with Trump and Vance in the spotlight
Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance at the Republican National Convention since Saturday's attempt on his life. Trump picked Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate.
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Get there while you can: The Mirage in Las Vegas will be closing its doors in 1 day
After 34 years, the iconic Mirage casino and hotel on the Las Vegas strip will close Wednesday. It will reopen in 2027 as a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas.
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How language around abortion rights features in the new Republican Party platform
Republicans adopted a new platform at their party’s convention in Milwaukee. One of the most-watched sections has been the language around abortion rights.
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Singer Claire Cottrill, who goes by Clairo, is out with her 3rd album: 'Charm'
Singer-songwriter Clairo became famous by making music in her bedroom and posting it online. Now with her third album, Charm, she's got a full band to back her up.
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What the dismissal of Trump's classified documents case means for his campaign
Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.
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Judge Cannon dismisses Trump documents case over special counsel appointment
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump over the manner in which special counsel Jack Smith was appointed.
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Multiple investigations have been opened into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
For the broader security implications, NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to GOP Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, chair of the Homeland Security Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee.
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There are many questions to be answered following the attempt on Trump's life
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Homeland Security official and author Juliette Kayyem about some of the questions that need to be answered -- including security concerns.
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The Republican National Convention follows the attempted Trump assassination
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to the mayor of Milwaukee, Cavalier Johnson about security at the Republican National Convention following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.