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Poll: In the midst of a tight presidential race, Trump draws support from voters disillusioned with democracy

Poll: In the midst of a tight presidential race, Trump draws support from voters disillusioned with democracy

New polling shows this year’s Harris v. Trump presidential race is too close to call, with Trump drawing support from voters who are disillusioned with democracy. Results from the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s Sept. 23-27, 2024 Mood of the Nation Poll.
by Eric Plutzer and Craig Helmstetter

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Harris is pressed for more specifics in a wide-ranging interview with '60 Minutes'

Harris is pressed for more specifics in a wide-ranging interview with '60 Minutes'

The interview followed criticism from former President Donald Trump that Kamala Harris has been unwilling to sit for hard interviews. She was pressed on everything from her economic proposals to immigration.
by NPR Washington Desk

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Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene

Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene

Rumors, misinformation and lies about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene have run rampant since the storm made landfall, especially around FEMA funding.
by Stephen Fowler

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Walz says he'll 'own up' when he misspeaks as the Democratic ticket steps up media interviews

Walz says he'll 'own up' when he misspeaks as the Democratic ticket steps up media interviews

The “Fox News Sunday” interview reflected a broader media blitz by presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Walz as the Democrats seek to garner public attention in the final 30 days of the campaign. 
by The Associated Press

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