Aug 14 Watch 4:37 Trump gives economic speech in North Carolina as more polls show Harris gaining ground By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman, Winston Wilde, Mekhi Hill The top issue for many voters, the economy, took center stage as former President Trump returned to campaign in a battleground state for the first time this month. His North Carolina rally followed a scattershot news conference at his Mar-a-Lago… Continue watching
Aug 14 Americans view Harris as more honest and disciplined, slightly favor Trump on economy and immigration, AP-NORC poll finds By Linley Sanders, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Harris has an advantage over Trump on issues related to race and inequality, abortion policy, and health care, while Americans are slightly more likely to believe that Trump is better positioned to handle the economy and immigration. Continue reading
Aug 14 Kamala Harris chose a long-term approach when tasked to tackle rise in border crossings By Dan Merica, Nicholas Riccardi, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Vice President Harris was never the “border czar,” as her critics claim. She was assigned to tackle the “root causes” of migration from the Central American nations responsible for a large chunk of border crossers. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch 3:58 Walz rallies union workers as he hits campaign trail on his own for first time By Laura Barrón-López, Eliot Barnhart The 2024 campaign is in full swing with Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, hitting the trail on his own for the first time. It comes a day after former President Donald Trump’s two-hour livestream with Elon… Continue watching
Aug 13 Harris cautious on policy, aims to outmaneuver Trump and address 2020 vulnerabilities By Zeke Miller, Associated Press After four years of following President Joe Biden's lead, Harris is taking a cautious approach to unveiling a policy vision in her own right. Continue reading
Aug 13 WATCH: Walz tells union members in Los Angeles that Trump and Vance have 'waged war on working people' By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Speaking in a cavernous, dimly lit ballroom to thousands of members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he and Vice President Kamala Harris want to spread collective bargaining and other worker… Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 4:06 Misinformation and foreign interference concerns loom over presidential race By Laura Barrón-López, Eliot Barnhart With their running mates solidified, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent their weekends on the campaign trail. But between their appeals to voters, a flurry of concerns flooded the internet, from cyber-security threats to false allegations… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 7:17 Cybersecurity expert weighs in on Trump's claim his campaign was hacked by Iran By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins Former President Trump claims his campaign was “hacked by the Iranian government.” It comes after the Office of the Director of National Intelligence warned in late July it continues to observe foreign influence operations by Russia, China and Iran aimed… Continue watching
Aug 12 Past match-ups offer clues on how Harris might debate Trump By Will Weissert, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris has long presented her debating prowess as a strength, and her sharp questioning of opponents has produced many a career highlight. But she has also had testy exchanges that didn’t play as well. Continue reading
Aug 12 Harris is campaigning on joy, Trump says dark mood matches the country By Michelle L. Price, Will Weissert, Associated Press Democrats are playing up their sunnier outlook, but the Trump campaign argues their candidate is reflecting the country's more accurate, dour mood. Continue reading