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Trump is trying to allay concerns on abortion, and abortion opponents aren't happy

Anti-abortion rights activists are raising concerns about recent comments from former President Donald Trump, in which he appears to be trying to soften his position on abortion.
- Sarah McCammon
Looking back at Kenosha four years after Jacob Blake's death

Four years after the police shooting of Jacob Blake put Kenosha, Wisconsin in the national spotlight over racial justice in policing, the Trump campaign is still courting voters there on the issue of law-and-order. The message is resonating with some voters but not others.
- Maayan Silver
Democrats want to turn internet hype for Harris into actual votes

There’s an increase in enthusiasm for the vice president among voters under 30, but making that support stick is a daunting task.
- Elena Moore
At last week's DNC, even the fashion choices carried political messaging

As thousands of delegates flocked to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, they sported outfits that symbolized their support for Kamala Harris.
- Jeongyoon Han
Washington’s attorney general candidates face off in court over gun laws

The candidates to be Washington State’s next Attorney General are seeing each other on the campaign trail. But Democrat Nick Brown and Republican Pete Serrano are already familiar with one another, from the courtroom.
- Amy Radil
Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz has become a new messenger for reproductive rights

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has been speaking openly about how he and his wife struggled to conceive using fertility treatments.
- Jeongyoon Han
Harris’ momentum continues as she ties with Trump in these swing states

Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump are nearly tied in seven states critical to the presidential race, an NPR analysis of polling averages shows.
- Domenico Montanaro
‘The West Wing’ was my inspiration. 25 years on I got to meet President Bartlet

When NPR was offered the chance to interview Martin Sheen and Melissa Fitzgerald about The West Wing, I dashed through the newsroom with an energy to rival the show's iconic walk and talks.
- Scott Detrow
The Harris campaign says it has raised $540 million since launching

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign reported raising $40 million in the days since the Democratic National Convention — bringing the campaign's total fundraising amount to $540 million.
- Juliana Kim
12 misleading or lacking-in-context claims from Harris’ DNC speech

They range from characterizations of former President Trump’s stances on abortion rights and Social Security to her plans to address housing and grocery prices.
- Domenico Montanaro

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