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Jon Stewart pushes VA to cover troops sickened by uranium after 9/11. Again, they are told to wait

WASHINGTON (AP) — Comedian Jon Stewart and troops sickened by uranium ended a meeting Friday at the Department of Veterans Affairs angry that once again they have been told they will have to wait to see whether the VA will connect their illnesses to the toxic base where they were deployed shortly af

Republicans train poll watchers in Tampa

National Republicans are making a push to recruit volunteers from Tampa. They want them around during early voting and for Election Day.

Peter Navarro blames 'weaponized' justice system for prison stay

"You're comparing me to frigging Menendez," Navarro said. "I mean, that guy's like a sociopath and a criminal.

Nevada Rep. Horsford calls Harris 'right person at right time'

Rep. Steven Horsford, the Nevada Democrat and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, says Vice President Kamala Harris is the perfect candidate to face Republican nominee Donald Trump in November's presidential campaign.

Biden makes a case for his legacy — and for Harris to continue it — in his Oval Office address

Biden will have an opportunity to make a case for his legacy — sweeping domestic legislation, renewal of alliances abroad, defense of democracy — on Wednesday night when he delivers an Oval Office address.

Melania Trump memoir set for fall release

Melania Trump is releasing her first memoir, which promises to tell her "powerful and inspiring story.

Newsom urges Oakland officials to tighten 'extreme' policy that restricts police chases

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Oakland officials to change a policy that restricts when cops can pursue a criminal suspect, saying it allows "criminals to act with impunity.

FBI director stirs controversy with Trump bullet skepticism

FBI Director Christopher Wray kicked a hornet’s nest with remarks this week casting doubt on former President Trump’s claims that he was hit by a bullet in his July 13 assassination attempt.

Stauber cites mineral mining as one reason for Trump’s appeal in northern Minnesota

Minnesota 8th District Republican Rep. Pete Stauber spoke to MPR News’ All Things Considered host Tom Crann about his party’s platform and how he sees it playing out in northern Minnesota.

House Speaker Johnson criticizes border crisis, touts SAVE Act

House Speaker Mike Johnson took his criticisms of the Biden administration’s border policies straight to our door step in San Diego, holding a press conference at the border wall joined by Congressman Darrell Issa and border officials.

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Trump announces to crowd he 'just took off the last bandage' at faith event after assassination attempt

Donald Trump shared publicly for the first time Friday since his assassination attempt he removed his bandage over the gunshot wound on his ear.

Chicago expects 25,000 migrants during DNC. It has capacity for 15,000

CHICAGO (NewsNation) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson insists that the city was “born ready” to host major events like next month’s Democratic National Convention, but the arrival of upwards of 25,000 immigrants and asylum seekers from the U.S. southern border could push that readiness to its limits.

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress toward a cease-fire deal for Gaza as he neared the end of a contentious U.S.

Finding someone to fill Sen. Bob Menendez's seat in NJ

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) -- In the aftermath of Sen. Bob Menendez's decision to leave his senate seat following his conviction on corruption charges, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has pledged to make a quick decision as to who should fill his vacant seat.

Harris campaign claims she no longer supports fracking ban she touted in 2019: report

Vice President Kamala Harris no longer supports banning fracking as she did when she was a presidential candidate in 2019, her campaign reportedly said.

Biden to explain decision to drop out of re-election bid in Oval Office address

It's a presidential address unlike any other in decades. On Wednesday night, President Joe Biden will explain from the Oval Office why he decided to back out of his campaign for re-election.

Vegas man charged with threats to officials including judge, prosecutor in Trump hush money trial

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas man has been charged with threatening to injure and kill government officials in three states and the District of Columbia, including the New York judge and prosecutor who handled former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial, according to federal officials a

Kamala Harris, women in leadership and the ‘glass cliff’

Monday at 9 a.m., MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about women in leadership and the Black women leaders who paved the way for Kamala Harris’ candidacy.

Not all Nevada Democrats on board with 'No taxes on tips' as House bill introduced

A bill to exempt all tips from federal income tax was introduced in the U.S. House on Tuesday, and Nevada Democrats rushed to support the legislation.

Haley: Republicans attacking Harris as 'DEI' pick 'not helpful'

Haley joined CNN’s Jake Tapper for an interview Thursday to discuss recent political events, including President Biden suspending his reelection campaign and endorsing Harris.

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Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota

About two dozen Minnesotans — including gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee will attend the unconventional and unprecedented Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris. Sen. Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul is also on his way to France to support Lee and he hopes to witness Olympic history.

Kennedy Jr. meets signature requirement for Nevada ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has passed an important milestone in his run for president, securing the signatures he needs to appear on the Nevada ballot.

Will Trump and Harris debate? Here's what we know

Will voters see a debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris? Here's what we know.

Biden to address nation for first time since ending candidacy

President Biden on Wednesday night will deliver his first on-camera remarks since deciding not to seek reelection, he announced.

Lombardo calls on Biden to cut red tape to free up land for housing projects

Governor Joe Lombardo is urging President Biden's administration to streamline the process of acquiring federal land for housing and development in Nevada, as the federal government owns over 80% of the state's land.

Menendez to resign from Senate next month

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) will resign from the Senate next month after being convicted in a bribery scandal last week. The Senate on Tuesday received Menendez's resignation letter and entered it into the record. He will step down effective Aug. 20.

Biden uses Oval Office address to explain his decision to quit 2024 race, begins to shape legacy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Insisting that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title,” President Joe Biden on Wednesday explained in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and to throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.

Could Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker become Kamala Harris' VP running mate?

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is a possibility for Vice President on the Democratic ticket in the 2024 Presidential Election, as he has been listed on a shortlist of potential candidates and has received a call from Harris' campaign.

When will Kamala Harris be the official Democratic presidential nominee?

The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call in early August to select a new presidential nominee, likely Vice President Harris, before its convention kicks off in Chicago.

Judge takes final step to overturn Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act'

A judge issued a final order Friday to overturn a Florida law pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that attempted to limit diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces.