Aug 13 Trump and Musk discussed firing striking workers. The UAW is now seeking an NLRB investigation By Tom Krisher, Associated Press During a discussion about government spending, former President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk for firing workers who went on strike. Continue reading
Aug 13 Missouri will vote on whether to make abortion a state constitutional right in November By David A. Lieb, Associated Press The secretary of state’s office certified Tuesday that an initiative petition received more than enough signatures from registered voters to qualify for the general election. Continue reading
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 13 Trump recounts assassination attempt and deportations with Musk during chat on X By Steve Peoples, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The conversation with X's owner Elon Musk was plagued by technical glitches Monday night. The rare public conversation, which was overwhelmingly friendly, revealed little new about Trump's plans for a second term. 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 Watch 4:42 How Wisconsin tests its voting machines to ensure election accuracy By William Brangham, Matt Loffman Wisconsin is holding congressional and state primary elections this Tuesday. They're seen by some as a dry run for November when the battleground state will play a crucial role in deciding the next president. Election officials have been increasingly transparent… 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