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News Articles: election 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks along the southern border with Mexico, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

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  • News

Weeks after blistering Georgia's GOP governor, Donald Trump warms to Brian Kemp

Donald Trump is changing his tune on Georgia's Republican governor after delivering a series of blistering attacks at a rally just weeks ago. In a social media post, Trump thanked Gov. Brian Kemp for his help and support in Georgia.

August 23, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the U.S.-Mexico border on Aug. 22 south of Sierra Vista, Ariz.

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  • Elections

Fact checking Trump's claims during Harris' acceptance speech

Former President Donald Trump was posting on Truth Social throughout Kamala Harris' DNC speech, where she formally accepted the party's nomination for president.

August 23, 2024
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  • C Mandler
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago.

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  • Politics

Democrats stress gun violence prevention on convention’s final night

The final night of the Democratic National Convention included a lineup of lawmakers and others who have long advocated for gun safety and have dealt with the aftermath of gun violence in their communities — including Georgia's Lucy McBath.

August 23, 2024
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By:
  • Ariana Figueroa
Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention.

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  • Elections

Harris prosecutes case against Trump and pitches herself as a middle-class champion

Vice President Harris used her address on the final night of the Democratic convention to pivot to a "new way forward" and argue Trump represents threats to basic freedoms.

August 23, 2024
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  • Deirdre Walsh
Musician Pink, her daughter Willow Sage Hart (2nd L) and guitarist Justin Derrico (R) take part in stage testing ahead of the start of the final day of the Democratic National Convention.

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  • Elections

Watch The Chicks and Pink perform at the DNC's final night

The Chicks and Pink brought plenty of star power of their own.

August 23, 2024
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  • NPR Staff
Vice President Harris delivers her speech to accept the party's nomination for president Thursday in Chicago at the end of the Democratic National Convention.

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  • Elections

Harris had one of the shortest acceptance speeches in history. Trump had the longest

Her speech, at only 38 minutes, was the 12th-shortest in modern history, while her opponent holds the records for the three longest acceptance speeches in American political history.

August 23, 2024
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  • C Mandler
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer walks off stage after speaking on the fourth and last day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago.

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  • Elections

Gretchen Whitmer takes jabs at Trump: 'Donald Trump doesn't know you at all'

Whitmer called Trump "that man from Mar-a-Lago" while also brushing off his previous remarks by saying being from Michigan is "a badge of honor."

August 23, 2024
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
Beyoncé accepts Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for “Renaissance” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023.

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  • Elections

So, about that special musical guest .... Where was Beyoncé for the DNC's final night?

Instead, the special, previously unannounced guest was … nobody. The night’s headliner, Vice President Harris, had the spotlight to herself — which may have been the point all along.

August 22, 2024
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  • Stephen Thompson
Rep. Adam Kinzinger.

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  • Elections

Former Republican lawmaker offers a blistering assessment of Trump in DNC speech

A group of Republicans, including Kinzinger, have come together in support of Harris. Kinzinger said he lost faith in Trump and experienced a “profound sorrow” after Jan. 6.

August 22, 2024
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  • Jeongyoon Han
Sen.-elect Mark Kelly prepares to speak at an election night event in Tucson, Ariz. Kelly is set to be sworn in on Wednesday.

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  • Elections

Sen. Mark Kelly warns of America’s international standing if Trump is reelected

He criticized Trump’s past remarks on Russia. In particular, he went after Trump’s reluctance to hold Russia accountable for their invasion of Ukraine — as well as his lack of commitment to NATO.

August 22, 2024
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  • Ashley Lopez
Actress Kerry Washington helped teach the public how to pronounce "Kamala." Plus, Harris' niece, goddaughter and stepdaughter share life lessons they learned from her.

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  • Elections

How do you pronounce Kamala's name? Her great-nieces gave the DNC a lesson

Actress Kerry Washington introduced two of Kamala Harris’ great-nieces to set the record straight on how to pronounce their auntie’s name.

August 22, 2024
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  • Alana Wise and
  • Jeongyoon Han
Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago.

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  • Elections

People who lost loved ones to gun violence spoke at the DNC, pushing for gun reform

Five people who suffered devastating losses from gun violence promised to push for gun reform.

August 22, 2024
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
Gun control advocate and former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Arizona, speaks on stage with her husband, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Thursday in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee.

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  • Elections

Gabby Giffords recounts her own shooting in DNC remarks

Giffords served in the House of Representatives until 2012, after an assassination attempt left her with a severe brain injury. Along with Giffords, 18 other people were shot. Six were killed.

August 22, 2024
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  • Alana Wise
Amy Resner, former prosecutor and friend of Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaks as Karrie Delaney, director of federal affairs at the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, listens at the DNC.

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  • Elections

Kamala Harris’ former colleagues highlight her past as a prosecutor

During her bid for the Democratic nomination, Harris shied away from her past as prosecutor. Years later, her campaign is fully embracing her past as a prosecutor in San Francisco.

August 22, 2024
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  • Ashley Lopez
 Al Sharpton speaks at the DNC.

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  • Politics

Al Sharpton delivers fiery remarks on race and Trump and brings out Central Park 5

“He spent a small fortune on full-page ads calling for the execution of five innocent young teenagers,” Sharpton said in reference to the five Black and Brown New York teenagers who were wrongly convicted of rape.

August 22, 2024
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
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