In JD Vance Country, an Addiction Scourge That Won’t Go Away
The Republican vice-presidential nominee has spoken often about drug-afflicted communities like the one he escaped. But those communities have tempered their expectations for his help.
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With Kamala Harris, U.S. Free Trade Skepticism May Continue
The vice president has been critical of past trade deals. But her record suggests she could push for trade measures that address environmental issues.
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Justice Dept. Settles Lawsuit With Former F.B.I. Officials Targeted by Trump
Peter Strzok, a former F.B.I. agent, and Lisa Page, a former lawyer for the bureau, accused the Trump administration of violating their privacy after it provided explosive texts to the news media.
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Trump Touts ‘Good Relationship’ With Netanyahu After Meeting
Former President Donald J. Trump also attacked Vice President Kamala Harris as insufficiently supportive of Israel after his meeting with the country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Lobbyists Prepare for a Possible Harris Administration
Lobbyists and lawyers are raising money for Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, and assessing what her term might look like.
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Obama Endorses Harris for the Democratic Presidential Nomination
The former president, who had held back in the days immediately after President Biden left the race, joined the wave of support from Democratic leaders.
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The Evolution of Usha Vance
An accomplished Yale-educated lawyer, she has left her job at a top firm as she adjusts to the life of a high-profile political spouse.
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Trump and His Allies Adapt to a New Role: Fighting for Attention
In the days since President Biden ended his re-election bid and passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump’s campaign has been crowded out of the headlines.
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The Beginning of Biden’s Long Farewell
In a speech from the Oval Office, President Biden said it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation.” But he said nothing about his own age or capacity that led so many Democrats to desert him.
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Justice Dept. Watchdog Criticizes Barr’s Role in Election Inquiry
The inspector general said he was troubled by William Barr’s decision in 2020 to brief President Trump on an inquiry over nine discarded ballots, which might have encouraged Mr. Trump’s false election claims.
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Obama Has Been in Touch With Harris and Is Expected to Endorse Her Soon
Former President Barack Obama had been reluctant to endorse Ms. Harris too quickly, to avoid the perception that he was overseeing her coronation, people familiar with his thinking say.
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Child Online Safety Bill Clears Senate Hurdle, but Its Fate Is Uncertain
The bipartisan legislation would impose stricter privacy rules and safeguards for children on the internet and social media, but free speech concerns and fierce industry lobbying pose obstacles.
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