Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny…
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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, the Monterey connection
Written by By James LaPorta on CBS News MONTEREY, Calif. (CBS NEWS) — Pete Hegseth, the Army veteran turned Fox News host selected by…
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California teacher on administrative leave after making anti-Trump remarks in class
By Leanne Suter Click here for updates on this story MORENO VALLEY, California (KABC) — A Moreno Valley high school teacher has been placed on…
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Ten of the 58 California counties flipped from blue to red in the 2024 election
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — California is slowly seeping from blue to red, according to the most recent numbers from the Secretary of State’s…
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California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on…
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Vice President Kamala Harris makes a public statement after 2024 presidential loss
WASHINGTON D.C. (KION-TV) — Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage Wednesday afternoon to address the public after her 2024 presidential loss…
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Four years after Election Day 2020, a former Marine is the latest January 6 rioter to be sentenced
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — Even on Election Day 2024, the consequences of Donald Trump supporters rioting after the 2020 election are still…
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Trump campaign denies and revokes journalists’ election night credentials after critical coverage
By Hadas Gold and Kristen Holmes, CNN New York (CNN) — Journalists from multiple news organizations have been denied credentials to former…
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The Associated Press’ role in calling races and polling voters
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of news organizations, readers, listeners and viewers will look to the The Associated Press Decision…
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Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: ‘Stop talking about it’
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida’s abortion measure and he’s getting testy…
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Google and Meta are blocking political ads to combat misinformation. Some experts say it’s too late
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Facebook, Instagram, Google and YouTube are clamping down on political ads in an effort to combat…
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Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan’s open Senate seat, defeating the GOP’s Mike Rogers
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Democrat Elissa Slotkin has won an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. The Associated Press called the race…
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‘Know your history’: Alabama native goes viral using poll tax certificate to inspire young people to vote in Tuesday’s election
By Magdala Louissaint Click here for updates on this story Alabama (WVTM) — Loretta Green is a walking history lesson,…
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100-year-old woman prepares to cast vote on Election Day
By Carlos Cristian Flores Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Emma Alper has seen a lot throughout…
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Non-credible bomb threats against Atlanta-area polling places were from Russia, secretary of state says
By Chris Boyette and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — Several non-credible bomb threats that briefly disrupted voting at twelve Georgia polling places…
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7 states vote to protect abortion rights, while efforts to expand access in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota fail
By Amy O’Kruk, Annette Choi, Lauren Mascarenhas, Kaanita Iyer and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — More than two years after the US…
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Trump’s media stock was halted for extremely volatile trading as America went to the polls
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s social media company was temporarily halted – twice – after a sudden…
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4 Democratic US House members face challengers in Massachusetts
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Four incumbent Democrats face challengers in U.S. House districts in Massachusetts. Five other Democrats are…
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Voting nationwide has been orderly though officials report some scattered issues
CNN By Eric Levenson, Tami Luhby and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — American voters headed to the polls Tuesday to choose the country’s next…
Continue Reading Trump is a convicted felon. Here’s why he can still vote today
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — While Florida generally makes it challenging for people in the state with felony convictions to regain their…
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Enhanced security and law enforcement ahead of the 2024 election
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s office announced Monday evening that they are taking precautions ahead of the 2024…
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Ballot drop box fires under investigation in Oregon, Washington after hundreds of ballots destroyed
By Nicole Chavez and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Federal authorities are investigating fires at two ballot boxes reported Monday morning in the…
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Civil rights coalition calls on Musk and Zuckerberg to take action against election disinformation
By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — An umbrella organization of civil rights groups is alerting the public to “digital voting…
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Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump’s weekend rally in Southern California
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Nevada man with a shotgun, loaded handgun, ammunition and several fake passports in his vehicle was arrested…
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New report details stunning Secret Service leadership failures around first Trump assassination attempt
By Holmes Lybrand, Annie Grayer and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Secret Service agents failed to take charge of decision-making for security at the…
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The Supreme Court is sowing confusion over how it will handle election disputes this fall
Originally Published: 27 AUG 24 05:00 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The recent US Supreme Court decision changing voter registration rules in…
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Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ surges with decisions looming on student loans, elections, abortion and climate
Originally Published: 21 AUG 24 11:58 ET Updated: 21 AUG 24 11:59 ET By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Less than a month ago, Justice…
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Takeaways from the second night of the Democratic National Convention
Originally Published: 21 AUG 24 01:53 ET Updated: 21 AUG 24 10:40 ET By Eric Bradner and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Barack and Michelle Obama…
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Trump heads to battleground Michigan for first time since Harris shook up presidential race
Originally Published: 20 AUG 24 06:00 ET By Steve Contorno and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s counterprogramming to the Democratic…
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Harris and Trump both hate inflation. Their economic proposals could cause prices to go higher
Originally Published: 19 AUG 24 06:30 ET Updated: 19 AUG 24 11:19 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Inflation is slowly moving back to what’s…
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Biden admin announces results of historic Medicare drug price negotiations that will save $6B
Originally Published: 15 AUG 24 05:01 ET Updated: 15 AUG 24 10:57 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Medicare’s new power to negotiate drug prices…
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Both Trump and Harris want to eliminate taxes on tips. This is how it could affect workers
Originally Published: 12 AUG 24 18:51 ET Updated: 12 AUG 24 19:36 ET By Tami Luhby and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — With the presidential campaign…
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Harris decides on Tim Walz as running mate
Originally Published: 06 AUG 24 08:52 ET By John King, Jeff Zeleny, Jamie Gangel and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris has made a…
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Harris’ whirlwind search for running mate enters final hours as she prepares to take new Democratic ticket on the road
Originally Published: 05 AUG 24 00:01 ET Updated: 05 AUG 24 11:54 ET By Arit John and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris is…
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A chief architect of Project 2025 is ready to shock Washington if Donald Trump wins a second term
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Vought sounds like a general marshaling troops for combat when he talks about taming a “woke and weaponized” federal…
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With FDA decision looming, bipartisan group of lawmakers urge support for MDMA to treat PTSD
Originally Published: 05 AUG 24 07:14 ET By AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN (CNN) — In a show of bipartisanship, 80 members of Congress from both sides…
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Kamala Harris has earned enough votes to win the Democratic presidential nomination, party chair announces
Originally Published: 02 AUG 24 13:21 ET Updated: 02 AUG 24 13:29 ET By Ethan Cohen and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala…
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Biden administration proposes new rule banning airlines from charging parents extra fees for their kids to sit next to them
Originally Published: 01 AUG 24 08:12 ET By Pete Muntean and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — Airlines would no longer be allowed to charge parents…
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Ad wars heat up between Trump and Harris
By Fredreka Schouten, Priscilla Alvarez and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris each…
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Biden administration announces new $1.7 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine
Originally Published: 29 JUL 24 12:33 ET By Michael Conte, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration announced on Monday a new lethal aid package for…
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Harris sees opening in Vance as she considers her own pick for vice president
Originally Published: 29 JUL 24 06:00 ET Updated: 29 JUL 24 06:51 ET By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris’ plan as a running mate…
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Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president
Originally Published: 26 JUL 24 05:01 ET Updated: 26 JUL 24 05:28 ET By Ebony Davis, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama and former first…
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State, local officials react to President Biden announcing he will not seek reelection
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple local and state leaders are reacting to news President Biden will not seek reelection. Representative Zoe…
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Biden addresses the nation about “the idea of America” being in our hands
WASHINGTON D.C. (KION-TV) — Biden addressed the nation on Wednesday to discuss the variety of challenges facing the nation in addition to a formal…
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Biden to deliver Oval Office address on decision not to seek reelection as Harris and Trump hit the trail
Originally Published: 24 JUL 24 06:00 ET Updated: 24 JUL 24 12:53 ET By Michael Williams, Kayla Tausche and MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) —…
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A shortlist of Democrats who could be a vice presidential pick for Harris
Originally Published: 22 JUL 24 14:59 ET Updated: 23 JUL 24 00:03 ET By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Karl de Vries and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — With…
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Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges
Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race injects greater uncertainty into the world at a time when Western leaders are…
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Harris marches toward Democratic nomination as potential rivals endorse her
Originally Published: 22 JUL 24 10:41 ET Updated: 22 JUL 24 11:56 ET By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris is marching to the…
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Trump’s team wasn’t told about reports of suspicious person before rally shooting, sources say
By Kristen Holmes, Alayna Treene, Casey Tolan and Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — When former President Donald Trump ascended the stage at last…
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Biden’s health and age under even further scrutiny amid questions over his political future
CNN By Kyle Feldscher, Jeff Zeleny and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Washington (CNN) — As President Joe Biden isolates at his Delaware beach home…
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