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Republicans want voters to think Tim Walz lied about his dog. Such claims could cause real damage

Republicans want voters to think Tim Walz lied about his dog. Such claims could cause real damage

Republicans turned Tim Walz’s outing at a dog park nearly three years ago into an attack on the Democratic vice presidential nominee this week, working on an online narrative to paint Walz as a liar.
by The Associated Press

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What Kentucky can teach Democrats about winning in red districts

What Kentucky can teach Democrats about winning in red districts

To win the White House, the Harris-Walz ticket will need to appeal to voters in purple areas, and maybe even red ones. We asked Democrats who live in those parts of the country what could make that happen.
by Ari Shapiro, Mia Venkat and Kira Wakeam

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RFK may be unable to withdraw his name from ballots in some swing states

RFK may be unable to withdraw his name from ballots in some swing states

In dropping his presidential bid, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he'd seek to remove his name from about 10 battleground state ballots, but an NPR review finds it is likely not possible in certain states.
by Stephen Fowler

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Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump

Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, saying a judge’s decision that dismissed the prosecution was at odds with longstanding Justice Department practice and must be reversed.
by The Associated Press

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Trump rebukes Harris and Biden on anniversary of Afghanistan bombing that killed 13 service members

Trump rebukes Harris and Biden on anniversary of Afghanistan bombing that killed 13 service members

Former President Donald Trump is tying Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on the third anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members.
by The Associated Press

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Candidate’s gym membership termination upheld by Minnesota appeals court

Candidate’s gym membership termination upheld by Minnesota appeals court

Hugh McTavish ran afoul of Life Time Fitness policy by putting campaign leaflets on cars and refusing to remove them. The gym canceled his membership, prompting a lawsuit that alleged free-speech violations.
by Ellie Roth

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Minnesota Capitol, governor’s residence see a security boost since Walz named as VP candidate

Minnesota Capitol, governor’s residence see a security boost since Walz named as VP candidate

The Minnesota Capitol and Eastcliff residence where the Walz family lives has seen an enhanced security presence when Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, returned to Minnesota.
by Dana Ferguson

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