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Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is launching a $90 million advertising effort over the next three weeks to introduce the Democrat to voters and sharpen the contrast with Republican Donald Trump.
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Presented with rise in border crossings, Kamala Harris chose a long-term approach to the problem

Presented with rise in border crossings, Kamala Harris chose a long-term approach to the problem

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden , watching tens of thousands of migrants from Central America reach the U.S.
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Turnout in Wisconsin election tops 26%, highest in 60 years for fall primary in presidential year

Turnout in Wisconsin election tops 26%, highest in 60 years for fall primary in presidential year

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Turnout in Wisconsin's election Tuesday was the highest in 60 years for a presidential year partisan primary, with over 26% of the state's voting-age population casting ballots, based on unofficial results.
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Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term

Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov.
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US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ wins Democratic primary in Minnesota

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ wins Democratic primary in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, has won her primary race in Minnesota.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's 'Antisemitism in America' to be published next winter

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's 'Antisemitism in America' to be published next winter

NEW YORK (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will have a book out next winter that draws in part upon his own life and religious faith for what he calls a “warning” about antisemitism.
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Homeland Security takes steps to tighten asylum rules at Canadian border

Homeland Security takes steps to tighten asylum rules at Canadian border

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says people seeking asylum at the border with Canada will have less time to consult a lawyer before making their case, as President Joe Biden's asylum halt makes its way to Canada’s doorstep.
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Wisconsin voters reject GOP-written ballot measures, US Senate race set with Hovde's primary win

Wisconsin voters reject GOP-written ballot measures, US Senate race set with Hovde's primary win

MADISON, Wis.
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Confusion over new legislative district leads to ballot error in northern Wisconsin Assembly primary

Confusion over new legislative district leads to ballot error in northern Wisconsin Assembly primary

MADISON, Wis.
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Connecticut Republicans tap restaurant owner Matt Corey to challenge Sen. Chris Murphy in a rematch

Connecticut Republicans tap restaurant owner Matt Corey to challenge Sen. Chris Murphy in a rematch

Matt Corey, a Connecticut entrepreneur who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House and Senate in the past, won the Republican nomination Tuesday to take on Democratic U.S. Sen.
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