Hundreds of demonstrators converged on downtown Milwaukee to protest around the Republican National Convention.
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Biden says it was a ‘mistake’ to say he wanted to put a ‘bull’s-eye’ on Trump
But in an interview that aired Monday night, he argued that the rhetoric coming from his opponent was more incendiary.
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New California law bans rules requiring schools to notify parents of child’s pronoun change
The law bans rules requiring school staff to disclose a student’s gender identity or sexual orientation to any other person without the child’s permission.
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Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers
The cave is not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
President Biden to unveil plan to cap rents
The policy push reflects the White House’s efforts to respond to widespread voter anger over high housing prices.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl
Around 270,000 homes and businesses are still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Republicans hail Donald Trump and embrace his running mate JD Vance in convention’s opening night
Trump’s appearance came hours after jubilant and emboldened delegates nominated the former president to lead their ticket for a third time and welcomed Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.
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Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case; prosecutor to appeal
Donald Trump’s position, that the Justice Department can’t appoint a special counsel, had been rejected in other courts involving other prosecutions brought by other Justice Department special counsels.
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Motive of man who tried to assassinate Trump remains elusive as officials hunt for clues
Investigators are hunting for any clues about what may have driven Thomas Matthew Crooks to try to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
As Trump heads to GOP convention, 2 parties adjust to a changed campaign
Saturday’s shooting adds a new layer of darkness and unpredictability to an already extraordinary contest between President Biden and his predecessor.