Election 2024

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2024.

July 17, 2024 9:05 AM

Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they’re yet to agree on terms for a VP debate

Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican JD Vance have had their first chat since the Ohio senator became the GOP vice presidential nominee. But the two sides are still working on terms for participating in a debate.

by The Associated Press

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July 17, 2024 4:00 AM

Women headline a night at the RNC that framed Trump as compassionate, not combative

The official theme was crime and safety. But key speakers, including Lara Trump and Nikki Haley, described former President Donald Trump as a family man and a unifier — despite his divisive persona.

by Elena Moore and Ashley Lopez

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July 16, 2024 7:15 PM

What is known and not known about the attempt on Trump’s life and its aftermath

So far, details about the man who authorities say tried to kill former President Donald Trump amount to little more than a stick-figure drawing: a politically enigmatic loner who worked in a nursing home.

by The Associated Press

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July 16, 2024 1:33 PM

Minnesota Republican chair likes Trump’s VP pick of Vance, stresses need to rally younger voters

Minnesota Republican Party Chair David Hann joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition early Tuesday, reflecting on an eventful first 24 hours in Wisconsin and looking forward to what the RNC’s outcomes could mean for his constituents.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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July 16, 2024 1:08 PM

Minnesota’s Tom Emmer says Trump, GOP wins would allow Congress to ‘put America first’

While the Minnesota congressman said a win for Trump and congressional Republicans would let GOP lawmakers ‘turn America First principles into law.’

by Dana Ferguson

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July 16, 2024 12:15 PM

Leaked video shows Trump criticizing vaccines on phone with RFK Jr.

A leaked video of a phone call between third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump shows the former president expressing doubt about vaccines.

by Rachel Treisman

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July 16, 2024 11:04 AM

RNC co-chair: Trump campaign now considers Minnesota a battleground state

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump told delegates at the party’s national convention Tuesday that the Trump campaign now considers Minnesota a battleground state.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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July 16, 2024 5:32 AM

The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties

Democrats are trying to offer political counterprograming to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, announcing $15 million to fund campaign operations in seven key swing states.

by The Associated Press

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July 16, 2024 4:00 AM

Progressives try to send a message of resistance through the RNC security barrier

In a peaceful protest in Milwaukee, progressive activists tried to send the Republican Party a message of resistance to a potential second Trump presidency.

by Liz Baker

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July 15, 2024 10:25 PM

Biden bristles at continued questions about his age and abilities in NBC interview

As the first night of the Republican National Convention unfolded, Biden sat for a new televised interview, this time with NBC's Lester Holt.

by Ben Giles

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Election 2024

Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they’re yet to agree on terms for a VP debate

Women headline a night at the RNC that framed Trump as compassionate, not combative

What is known and not known about the attempt on Trump’s life and its aftermath

Minnesota Republican chair likes Trump’s VP pick of Vance, stresses need to rally younger voters

Minnesota’s Tom Emmer says Trump, GOP wins would allow Congress to ‘put America first’

Leaked video shows Trump criticizing vaccines on phone with RFK Jr.

RNC co-chair: Trump campaign now considers Minnesota a battleground state

The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties

Progressives try to send a message of resistance through the RNC security barrier

Biden bristles at continued questions about his age and abilities in NBC interview

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