As former President Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination he laid out his vision for running the country. He painted a dire picture of the state of the U.S. and …
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Biden ‘absolutely’ still in presidential race, campaign chair says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — President Biden is “absolutely” in the race for a second term, his campaign leader said Friday, beating back growing speculation that he is preparing to withdraw because of concerns …
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‘I’m not supposed to be here,’ and other takeaways from Trump’s speech.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Former President Trump delivered his formal acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday, another step in an unprecedented campaign. Here is what was notable from his remarks …
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Trump to accept nomination, deliver keynote address on RNC’s final night
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMILWAUKEE — Former President Trump is set to formally accept the Republican presidential nomination Thursday night, capping a momentous week in which he survived a nearly fatal assassination attempt, selected a …
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When Republicans affirmed their party’s platform this week, it included a supposedly moderated position on abortion. Don’t believe it. For decades, the GOP has explicitly pledged its support for a …
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“Utilities race to be second. And sometimes it’s better to be third.” So said Fred Pickel, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s in-house ratepayer advocate, at a DWP …
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At GOP convention, Vance calls Trump ‘America’s last, best hope’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMILWAUKEE — In his first public address as the Republican vice presidential nominee, Sen. J.D. Vance kept the focus on his boss — a trait shared by those who tend to …
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has ‘mild symptoms’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLAS VEGAS — President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” from the infection, the White House said. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre …
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Before going MAGA, Vance made big money in San Francisco’s tech world
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe new Republican vice presidential nominee hangs his proverbial hat on hailing from Middletown, Ohio — a steel mill town in the heart of working-class America. But for a few …
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For China, Trump rally shooting is more evidence of America’s demise
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTAIPEI, Taiwan — In China, the message of former President Trump’s assassination attempt was clear: Just another sign of its biggest rival’s inevitable decline. The Global Times, a Communist Party-run tabloid, …