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Trump would veto legislation establishing a federal abortion ban, Vance says

Trump would veto legislation establishing a federal abortion ban, Vance says

Vance’s comments in an NBC interview come after Democrats spent much of their national convention in Chicago last week assailing Trump for his role in appointing the Supreme Court Justices who overturned Roe v. Wade. But efforts to try to neutralize an issue that Democrats hope will galvanize voters also risk alienating parts of Trump’s core supporters who are opposed to abortion rights.
by The Associated Press

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For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid

For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid

As of Saturday, $6.8 million has been approved for 1,400 Minnesota residents, according to FEMA. Recovery centers are open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will temporarily close for Labor Day on Sept. 2.
by Cari Spencer

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In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins

In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins

Minnesota had a half-century-old process for permitting clean energy projects that could keep developers waiting over a year for approval. For Gov. Tim Walz, outdated laws were going to make it impossible for his state to reach its goal of 100% renewable energy unless things were changed. So he worked with legislators earlier this year to do just that, and developers and utilities now say they are expecting a significantly quicker process.
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The Harris campaign says it has raised $540 million since launching

The Harris campaign says it has raised $540 million since launching

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign reported raising $40 million in the days since the Democratic National Convention — bringing the campaign's total fundraising amount to $540 million.
by Juliana Kim

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Walz’s exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record

Walz’s exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record

It’s far from clear whether Republicans can turn Walz’s military record into a liability. His decades of service stand in contrast with former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee who received a series of deferments to avoid serving in Vietnam.
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Harris wants to ban price gouging to curb food inflation; food companies are pushing back

Harris wants to ban price gouging to curb food inflation; food companies are pushing back

Presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris claims a ban on price gouging will prevent food companies from inflating grocery prices. The food industry, however, says prices are fair and driven by market forces.
by Emily Bright and Ngoc Bui

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he‘s suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he‘s suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump

Robert F. Kennedy says he is suspending his independent presidential bid and is backing Donald Trump. Kennedy said Friday in Arizona that his internal polls had showed that his presence in the race would hurt Trump and help Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. 
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