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Trump attempts policy vs. personality, struggles to maintain economic focus before mocking Harris

Former President Donald Trump tried, somewhat reluctantly, to pivot his campaign Wednesday from hurling personal insults against Vice President Kamala Harris to criticizing her economic record on scourges such as inflation, even as the White House claimed progress on the economy.

August 14, 2024

Judge Merchan rejects third recusal request from Trump

New York Judge Juan Merchan on Wednesday refused to recuse himself from former President Donald Trump's business-record case ahead of the Sept. 18 sentencing hearing.

August 14, 2024

Inflation may be cooling, but high prices pounding families, says Sen. Rick Scott

Inflation is still stinging Americans, Republican Sen. Rick Scott said Wednesday, arguing Washington must rein in spending to bring prices under control after years of scorching increases.

August 14, 2024

Trump says audio issues made him sound ‘different and strange’ in interview with Musk

Former President Donald Trump urged Americans on Wednesday to listen to a "perfect" recording of his conversation with X owner Elon Musk, saying audio problems were to blame for the odd sound of his speech in the Monday night livestream.

August 14, 2024

Trump-supporting PAC will spend $100 million on pre-Labor Day ads

Get ready to see a lot more political ads. Make America Great Again Inc. -- a political action committee -- plans to spend $100 million on advertising supporting former President Donald Trump between now and Labor Day, a period spanning the Aug. 19-22 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

August 13, 2024

‘Bullets, bullets’: Trump recounts assassination attempt in glitch-marred Musk interview

Former President Donald Trump, speaking in a glitch-marred interview with the X platform Monday, said his assassination attempt was "not pleasant" but credited God for saving his life when he turned his face at the "perfect angle" to look at a chart about illegal immigration.

August 12, 2024

Trump recounts assassination attempt to X’s Elon Musk: ‘Not pleasant’

Former President Donald Trump, speaking in a glitch-marred interview with the X platform Monday, said his assassination attempt was "not pleasant" but credited God for saving his life when he turned his face at the "perfect angle" to look at a chart about illegal immigration.

August 12, 2024

Musk says X under attack, delaying Trump interview

Elon Musk said Monday there appeared to be a "denial of service" attack on his website ahead of a highly touted interview with former President Donald Trump that left would-be audience members befuddled.

August 12, 2024

Trump releases new attack ad portraying Harris as ‘radical’ flip-flopper

Former President Donald Trump released an ad Monday slamming Vice President Kamala Harris as a "radical" who is trying to paper over a series of extreme liberal stances from years ago, such as getting rid of money-based bail and "starting from scratch" instead of retaining the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency that ejects illegal immigrants.

August 12, 2024

Trump returns to X platform ahead of Elon Musk interview

Former President Donald Trump returned to an old haunt, Twitter, now known as X, on Monday with a lengthy campaign video that recounts his political rise and defiance of indictments brought by Democratic prosecutors.

August 12, 2024

Walz, Harris’ running mate, embarks on national tour to raise money for Democratic ticket

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will speak to union workers in California on Tuesday before crisscrossing the country in his first solo fundraising blitz since being selected as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.

August 12, 2024

White House slams key Israeli critic of emerging hostage deal

The White House is vocally defending its diplomatic effort with Egypt and Qatar to restart talks on a hostage deal between Israel and Palestinian militants in Hamas, calling it the "right deal at the right time" while slamming skeptics in the region.

August 9, 2024

FDA approves first nasal spray for severe allergic reactions

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first nasal spray to stave off life-threatening allergic reactions.

August 9, 2024

Harris, Biden to appear together in Maryland; first trip since president dropped out of his campaign

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Maryland on Thursday to discuss policy strides, the White House said, marking their first major appearance together since Mr. Biden dropped his reelection bid.

August 9, 2024

Trump says his ear healed from shooting

Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he's healed from the gunshot that hit his ear during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

August 8, 2024

Trump says his Jan. 6 crowd was bigger than MLK’s

Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he probably spoke to a bigger crowd on Jan. 6, 2021, than the crowd at the Rev. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.

August 8, 2024

Trump offers three debates with Harris, says he will beat ‘barely competent’ substitute for Biden

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday proposed three debates next month with Vice President Kamala Harris and said he will defeat the "barely competent" Democratic nominee who took over the ticket for President Biden.

August 8, 2024

Trump schedules news conference, says Harris avoiding press

Former President Donald Trump said he will hold a "general news conference" from his Mar-a-Lago estate Thursday as he accused Vice President Kamala Harris of hiding from the press and being too fearful to debate.

August 8, 2024

White House slaps down Trump’s musing about Biden retaking the nomination

President Biden does not lament his decision to step aside and let Vice President Kamala Harris lead the Democratic ticket into November, the White House said Wednesday.

August 7, 2024

Biden team scrambles to ‘prevent an escalation’ in Mideast

The White House on Wednesday said it's engaged in "intense diplomacy" to avoid a wider conflict in the Middle East as Iran proxies exchange hostilities with Israel.

August 7, 2024