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The Observer view: Kamala Harris has risen above doubters, now she must stay on high ground

The vice president’s ascent is a lesson against underestimating women, but she is likely to be met by Donald Trump aiming low and dirty

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024

Harris Says 'Underdog' Campaign Will Overcome Trump's 'Wild Lies'

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday acknowledged the uphill climb to defeating Donald Trump in November, but said her freshly-minted presidential campaign would prevail over the "wild lies" of her Republican rival.

International Business Times · Jul 27, 2024

Judge in N.Y. Trump Fraud Civil Case Refuses to Recuse

From Thursday's decision in People v. Trump, by N.Y. trial judge Arthur Engoron: This action, familiarity with which the Court assumes, arises out of a years-long investigation that plaintiff, the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York ("OAG"), conducted into certain business practices that defendants engaged…

Reason · Jul 27, 2024

Trump to rally in Minnesota as Harris entrance transforms presidential race

Trump tells supporters at Florida event they will not have to vote ‘any more’ if he wins upcoming presidential election.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2024

Trump's "strange speech" at TPUSA

Harris spokesperson James Singer refers to Trump as "someone you wouldn’t want to sit near at a restaurant"

Salon · Jul 27, 2024

What I learned about Kamala Harris over our Oscars dinner

In 2013, Vanity Fair’s UK editor spent an evening next to California’s attorney general. Did he spot a possible future president, well not exactly…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024

Last Tango in Washington: how sad, sidelined Joe Biden may yet have the last laugh

Far from being a lame duck, the president can use his time in office to champion US democracy and tackle unfinished business abroad

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024

Donald Trump tells supporters they 'won't have to vote again' if he is reelected

Former president suggests that vote would be ‘fixed’ in future

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2024

‘Trump is old and quite weird’: Harris campaign press releases give trolling a try

Statements from the newly rebranded Harris for President campaign are taking cheeky shots at both Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024

From rising star to potential liability: how JD Vance’s fortunes have turned

Ohio senator’s ratings are at a record low and his hardline views on issues might prove to hurt more than help

The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2024