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House Republicans – and six Democrats – voted to condemn Vice President Kamala Harris’ work on stemming the flow of migrants at the nation’s southern border. It’s an issue the GOP has identified as a key line of attack against Harris’ presidential bid.

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A JD Vance-aligned think tank is stirring the pot with conservatives

The American Compass think tank, tied to Sens. JD Vance and Marco Rubio, is challenging conservative thinking on free markets.

By Zachary Warmbrodt

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Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally.

As Trump unloads on Harris, even his supporters see her gaining ground

By Natalie Allison

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Yes, JD Vance’s Beard Matters. Here’s Why.

By Emily Schultheis

In this image from video from Senate Television, Vice President Kamala Harris presides over the Senate.

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Kamala Harris knows exactly what she will do on Jan. 6, 2025

When Congress meets to certify the outcome of the Trump-Harris race, the vice president will preside.

By Kyle Cheney and Christopher Cadelago

‘Heightened Threat’: Kamala Harris and the Huge New Pressure on the Secret Service

By Ankush Khardori

Obama to throw his full support behind Harris

By Eugene Daniels

Why Harris' economic pitch to voters will be easier than Biden's

By Victoria Guida

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Highlights: Netanyahu addresses Congress

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Wealth of Nations

Opinion | Why Is the Government Encouraging a Taxpayer Bailout?

An unlikely coalition of financial regulatory experts issues a warning.

By Mark Calabria, Tom Hoenig, Dennis Kelleher and Aaron Klein

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Politics

Opinion | The Hard Questions Joe Biden Must Answer

The president’s speech explaining why he will drop his reelection bid but finish his term is the most important one he will ever give.

By Jeff Greenfield

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Gender and Politics

Opinion | JD Vance Has a Bunch of Weird Views on Gender

Overt chauvinism is the unifying thread of the New Right.

By Laura K. Field

2024 Elections

The KHive Has Some Unlikely New Members: Bernie Stans

Overly online progressives once loathed Kamala Harris. Now they’re memeing her to the top of the ticket.

By Catherine Kim

Culture Club

Kamala Harris: Gen Z Meme Queen

After she announced her 2024 bid, Indian aunties took to social media to post, “In Sanskrit, “Kamala” = lotus. In American, Kamala = POTUS.”

By Anusha Mathur

History Dept.

Opinion | The Democrats’ Crisis Isn’t Over

Biden’s withdrawal won’t solve all of Democrats’ problems — but it gives them a chance.

By Michael Kazin

Column | Rules of Law

‘Kamala the Cop’ Doesn’t Sound So Bad in 2024

Kamala Harris’ past as a prosecutor was seen as a liability during her first presidential run. Not anymore.

By Ankush Khardori

Column | Compass

Harris May Not Be the Savior on Gaza Some Dems Want

In most ways, Harris’ policy toward the Israelis and Palestinians isn’t necessarily going to differ that much from Biden’s.

By Nahal Toosi

Column | On Politics

Inside the Democratic Reboot: Joy, Hope and Fear

Biden’s withdrawal lifted the pall over the party, but Kamala Harris doesn’t have much time to turn the conversation to Trump’s conduct rather than her own.

By Jonathan Martin

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15 Experts Predict What Biden’s Dropout Means for the 2024 Election

Political analysts and historians weigh in on an unprecedented moment in American politics.

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Alone and Abandoned, Biden Learns That Friends Are More Dangerous Than Enemies

As Richard Nixon and LBJ showed, presidents leave the fight when their own side gives up.

By John F. Harris

Church and State

Opinion | Trump Prophets Are in a Frenzy After the Assassination Attempt

An insurgent group of evangelical Christians is mobilizing.

By Matthew D. Taylor

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Biden’s biggest challenge: How do you even spend $1.6 trillion?

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Tracking the Trump criminal cases

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Trump suggests ‘threat to democracy’ calls led to attempted assassination

By Kierra Frazier

DNC gives would-be Harris rivals 3 days to declare

By Elena Schneider

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Harris slightly shrinks Biden’s margins against Trump in new poll

By Jared Mitovich

Fox News invites Harris, Trump to Sept. 17 debate in Pennsylvania

By Jared Mitovich

White House

Biden is passing the torch ‘to unite our nation’

By Eli Stokols and Lauren Egan

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Biden expected to take tougher tone with Netanyahu in high-stakes meeting

By Jonathan Lemire

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Here are the world leaders Harris has on speed dial

By Eric Bazail-Eimil

Emhoff defends Harris against Trump: ‘That’s all he’s got?’

By Adam Cancryn

Legal

Feds discover transcripts of Biden chats with biographer

By Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney

Trump appeals New York civil fraud judgment that threatens his business

By Erica Orden

A DHS report on Jan. 6 could drop soon. It could be bad for the Secret Service.

By Betsy Woodruff Swan

Expect some GOP legal challenges to taking Biden off the ballot. But they’re longshots.

By Kyle Cheney

Congress

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House votes unanimously to create bipartisan Trump shooting ‘task force’

By Jordain Carney

Republicans condemn Netanyahu protesters for burning US flags — and waving Hamas ones instead

By Anthony Adragna

Kelly will support pro-labor legislation amid VP speculation

By Nicholas Wu and Daniella Diaz

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As Netanyahu speaks to Congress, police deploy pepper spray against protesters outside

By Irie Sentner

States

Nancy Pelosi endorses ultra-progressive San Francisco official, an Elon Musk foe

By Dustin Gardiner

Newsom marvels at Harris’ quick start: ‘I pity Donald Trump right now’

By Christopher Cadelago

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New York’s Democratic Party shows new interest in electing Democrats

By Bill Mahoney

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‘Microschools’ could be the next big school choice push. Florida is on the cutting edge.

By Andrew Atterbury

Foreign Affairs

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Europe’s manufacturing slump shows no signs of ending

By Carlo Martuscelli

Britain’s great Tory beauty pageant

By Mason Boycott Owen

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Russia cracks down on personal phones at the front

By Veronika Melkozerova

Olaf Scholz to run for German chancellor again in 2025

By Nette Nöstlinger

Earlier

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Harris taps Black sorority and fraternity ‘family’ for political power

By Elena Schneider

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Netanyahu gets frosty reception from Dems

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to gain traction amid unification on both sides

By Brittany Gibson and Ben Schreckinger

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Senate Republicans blast Kamala Harris — but not JD Vance — for skipping Netanyahu’s speech

By Eric Bazail-Eimil

Sen. Mark Kelly, a Harris veep contender, rips into JD Vance on Ukraine

By Joe Gould

Trump shooter had a drone and multiple explosive devices, FBI director tells lawmakers

By Jordain Carney

Counter events challenge Netanyahu’s address to Congress

By Matt Berg

Nancy Pelosi won’t be attending Netanyahu’s speech today

By Nicholas Wu, Sarah Ferris and Joe Gould

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Harris camp: Candidate switch ‘opens up additional persuadable voters’

By Elena Schneider

Hill Dems predict Harris’ rise will overshadow Netanyahu speech

By Anthony Adragna

Tech donors see Harris as one of them. That doesn’t mean they’ll give her money.

By Brendan Bordelon and Hailey Fuchs

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Trump is back to insulting his opponents despite reported transformation

By Adam Wren

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Biden on ending reelection bid: Best way forward is ‘to pass the torch’

Biden on ending reelection bid: Best way forward is ‘to pass the torch’

‘Like chickens for KFC’: Netanyahu knocks Gaza war protesters

‘Like chickens for KFC’: Netanyahu knocks Gaza war protesters

Harris: Project 2025 plans to ‘return America to a dark past’

Harris: Project 2025 plans to ‘return America to a dark past’

FBI director: Trump shooter had drone, explosive devices

FBI director: Trump shooter had drone, explosive devices

Politicians react to Secret Service director’s resignation over Trump shooting

Politicians react to Secret Service director’s resignation over Trump shooting

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Why Biden finally quit

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address.

Biden's exit blows a hole in the political rise of ambitious Democrats

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15 Experts Predict What Biden’s Dropout Means for the 2024 Election

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Alone and Abandoned, Biden Learns That Friends Are More Dangerous Than Enemies

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55 Things to Know About JD Vance, Trump's VP Pick

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