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Live from New York: Harris making surprise 'Saturday Night Live' appearance with election looming

Live from New York, it’s a presidential candidate scrounging for every vote in the final days before the election

The Independent UK

Former first son says his Republican dad would’ve voted Trump after his sister proudly endorses Harris

Jack Ford says father was ‘lifelong member of the Republican Party who would typically not vote for a Democrat as president and certainly not Kamala Harris’

The Independent UK

Vice President Harris Declines To Discuss Pardoning Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris avoids commenting on potentially pardoning former President Donald Trump if elected, focusing on the upcoming election and the...

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Former first daughter says she’s a Republican — and still voting for Kamala Harris

Citing division in the country, the daughter of former president Gerald Ford said Harris is the leader Americans need

The Independent UK

From Swift to Springsteen to Al Jolson, candidates keep trying to use celebrities to change voters’ songs

It’s 2016 all over again. And 2020, for that matter. Democrats are staring at what looks to be another coin flip election between their party’s nominee and Donald Trump.

The Conversation

What is Melania Trump’s game in suddenly defending abortion rights?

It’s unclear whether the ex-first lady is trying to help or hurt husband Donald by revealing pro-choice views in new book

The Guardian - US

Unique Trivia About Jimmy Carter To Know About: Ex-President, Sunday School Teacher And Cheese Lover

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, is celebrating his 100th birthday. His life has been dedicated to human rights and public service.

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All the presidents Jimmy Carter’s life has overlapped with as he turns 100

The first president Jimmy Carter was alive for, William Taft, signed New Mexico into Statehood in 1912

The Independent UK

Who Wanted To Kill Henry Kissinger?

Newly released FBI files show a lot of strange threats against the former secretary of state’s safety—and say a lot about 1970s America.

Reason

Trump’s second assassination attempt is shocking, but attempts on presidents’ lives are not rare in US history

Former President Donald Trump survived his second assassination attempt on Sept. 15, 2024, marking the latest chapter in a long history book. Presidential assassination attempts, whether successful or not, are fairly commonplace in American history.

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When were there two presidential assassination attempts this close?

Assassination attempts are the tragic norm in US politics

The Independent UK

Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. United States would have given Nixon immunity for Watergate crimes — but 50 years ago he needed a presidential pardon to avoid prison

Gerald Ford knew Richard Nixon could be prosecuted for crimes he committed as president. That was simply a fact, when President Ford gave his predecessor “a full, free, and absolute pardon” 50 years ago this week.

The Conversation

Bobbleheads, Magic 8 Balls, chairs and other artifacts in the Smithsonian reveal the historical significance of presidential debates

Even though debates have been some of the most eagerly anticipated events in presidential campaigns, audiences and candidates have long wondered whether they matter.

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Fifty years after Nixon resigned, a key player is still angry about his pardon

Elizabeth Holtzman, House committee member who reviewed impeachment articles, recalls ‘gross political act’

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Trump win would spark constitutional fight over spending power - Roll Call

A second term for former President Donald Trump would set the stage for the biggest confrontation with Congress over the power of the purse since the Nixon administration.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on female political leaders: new strains of misogyny fuel old battles

Editorial: The vitriol directed at Kamala Harris demonstrates how far there is to go – and a gender gap is emerging among young voters

The Guardian - UK

Trump joins long list of US presidents and candidates targeted by assassins

From Lincoln to Reagan, here are the stories of eight major US political figures killed or threatened on the job

The Conversation

Attempted assassination of Trump: The long history of violence against U.S. presidents

Political assassinations in the United States have a long and disturbing history.

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The Independent UK

From Lincoln to Trump, America’s dark history of presidential assassination attempts

Before Saturday’s attack on the former president Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting US political figures

The Guardian - US

US presidential debates: the 10 most memorable moments

Ahead of Biden and Trump’s first debate of the 2024 election cycle, here are some memorable moments from history

The Conversation

Trump’s prosecution is unprecedented in US – but other countries have prosecuted former leaders

A Manhattan jury on May 30, 2024 convicted former President Donald Trump on charges he falsified business records related to the cover-up of his relationship with a porn star.

The Guardian - UK

Why sportspeople should stick to the pitch and stay out of politics

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar is to stand for parliament, but he doesn’t seem to know what his own policies are

The Guardian - US

The death of the Republican party is not a tragedy to be celebrated

Richard Nixon infected the modern Republican party with a sickness that would kill it – Donald Trump has finished the job

The Guardian - US

Gerald Ford foundation accused of not honoring Liz Cheney over Trump fears

Ford’s White House photographer resigns from board, alleging it refused to honor Republican over fear of retribution

Reason

Commander in Chains: 7 Scenarios If Trump Is Jailed and Wins the Election

There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents an inmate from winning the presidency.

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