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In first sit-down interview of her presidential campaign, Harris says ‘my values have not changed’

In first sit-down interview of her presidential campaign, Harris says ‘my values have not changed’

Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday “my values have not changed,” as she was questioned along with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in their first major television interview of their presidential campaign.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota sends a warning shot to retailers selling kid-friendly e-cigarettes

Minnesota sends a warning shot to retailers selling kid-friendly e-cigarettes

Attorney General Keith Ellison said the state is alerting more than 5,000 business owners that they could be out of compliance with a new state law banning sales of kid-friendly flavors or shapes for e-cigarettes.
by Dana Ferguson

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Trump to visit La Crosse, Wis., as battleground campaigning increases

Trump to visit La Crosse, Wis., as battleground campaigning increases

Former President Donald Trump will campaign in Michigan and Wisconsin as his campaign efforts in a handful of battleground states ramp up heading into the Labor Day turn toward the fall election.
by The Associated Press

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Fallout from Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery visit continues after campaign video

Fallout from Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery visit continues after campaign video

The TikTok post from Trump includes video taken at Arlington National Cemetery where campaign activities are prohibited by law and in a section where outside filming and photography is not allowed.
by Stephen Fowler

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How swing states came to be critical in U.S. presidential elections

How swing states came to be critical in U.S. presidential elections

Political campaigns and pundits have long focused on swing states because they offer candidates an opportunity to sway voters off the fence and win coveted Electoral College votes.
by Joe Hernandez

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It’s fairly irresistible: Minnesota State Fair is a political proving ground

It’s fairly irresistible: Minnesota State Fair is a political proving ground

For more than a century, local, state and national candidates have flocked to the fair to meet with constituents, campaign and attract media attention. Political appearances have resulted in campaign-making and campaign-breaking moments.
by Ellie Roth

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Biden plans to travel to Wisconsin next week to highlight energy policies and efforts to lower costs

Biden plans to travel to Wisconsin next week to highlight energy policies and efforts to lower costs

President Joe Biden plans to travel to southwest Wisconsin on Sept. 5, using a visit focused on small towns and rural areas to highlight his policies to lower costs and encourage renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.
by The Associated Press

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